Florida CIO Jamie Grant said the state's response to Hurricane Ian is "the first response that's ever had a truly digital component."

Speaking at a NASCIO conference, James Grant criticized the many defunct IT agencies that preceded the Florida Digital Service.

Florida CIO James Grant said that as he builds out a new enterprisewide cybersecurity program, he's jealous of what Texas has achieved.

Florida CIO James Grant said the new CISO, Jeremy Rodgers, is "uniquely qualified to lead our cybersecurity team."

Half of the state's cybersecurity board is vacant and key leaders — including the CISO and chief data officer — stepped down in recent months.

State lawmakers are in the process of approving legislation that would add new security roles at the year-old Florida Digital Service agency.

James Grant, who introduced the legislation creating Florida's latest technology agency, will now head that division.

New bills reveal two emerging technologies now being considered by the state.