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Rohit Tandon, who took over acting chief information security officer duties with the departure of Aaron Call in December 2019, has been tapped to lead state cybersecurity operations in a permanent capacity. READ MORE Indiana Names Josh Martin New State Chief Data Officer
Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed Josh Martin to the chief data officer post, elevating him from an interim to permanent capacity. Martin previously served as the Indiana Management Performance Hub chief of staff. READ MORE Public IT Leaders Innovate as Digital Services Take Center Stage
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As automation becomes an ever-more viable tool for government for everything from cameras on light poles to using AI to set prisoners’ bail, can policymakers ensure it is used responsibly and ethically? READ MORE In Capable Hands: State CIOs Step Up in Unprecedented Times
In the past year, a dozen new state chief information officers have taken up their roles, many amid the early throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what they're up to in the months ahead. READ MORE | 
