Florida, forgoing DHS program, launches cyber grant fund for locals
Florida, one of two states skipping a CISA-backed grant program, is planning a $30 million grant program for local cybersecurity.
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South Dakota
South Dakota CIO says state needs $70M to replace financial system
South Dakota's IT chief told lawmakers it will cost $70 million to replace the state's critically outdated financial system.
South Dakota governor bans tech vendors linked to ‘evil foreign governments’
Gov. Kristi Noem signed banned state agencies from issuing contracts to businesses linked to several countries, including China and Russia.
South Dakota governor bans TikTok on state devices
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said TikTok's ownership by a Chinese parent company makes it a "growing national security threat."
South Dakota CISO Jim Edman to leave state government for DHS
Edman, who's been with the state government since 1984, is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as one of its new state coordinators.
South Dakota Gov. Noem appoints new technology secretary
Jeffrey Clines, IT director for the Illinois secretary of state, will start as the top technology official in South Dakota in April.
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South Dakota Gov. Noem names HR director as new technology secretary
The future of Pat Snow, the state chief information officer who's been with South Dakota for 23 years, is unclear.
South Dakota CIO Pat Snow to remain under new governor
The state's top IT official since April, Snow is one of several current Cabinet officials Gov.-elect Kristi Noem said she plans to keep when she takes office.
South Dakota names state chief technology officer Pat Snow as acting CIO
Snow will serve in an interim capacity through the end of this year following the retirement of longtime CIO William “David” Zolnowsky.
South Dakota’s CIO retires after more than 44 years in state government
William “David” Zolnowsky leaves behind a legacy of precision, patience and pragmatism.