| TOP STORIES Gov. Newsom Reappoints Amy Tong as California IT Chief
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that Amy Tong would continue to lead the state’s Department of Technology. Tong, who was initially appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown, has held the leadership position since June 2016. READ MORE Wyoming Pulls from State Ranks to Fill Top Security Role
Timothy Walsh, a network and security supervisor for Enterprise Technology Services, has been named as the state’s new chief information security officer. Walsh replaces Arlen Fletcher. READ MORE Louisville Data Officer Departs for New Nonprofit Role
Michael Schnuerle made history as the first chief data officer of Louisville, Ky. A long-time maker of open-source tools, he will join the Open Mobility Foundation later in April. READ MORE Can Technology Prepare Us for the Next Big Crisis?
Earlier this month, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation released a report outlining numerous tech-driven stimulus proposals to help the United States be better prepared for pandemics in the future. READ MORE State CISOs Talk Cybersecurity in the Age of Coronavirus
As large numbers of state workers migrate to remote work, chief information security officers are adjusting the best they can. Staying vigilant against evolving threats and learning from past experience are key to survival. READ MORE Leading in a Crisis: How to Navigate the COVID-19 Minefield
The current global pandemic has upended the operations of government organizations around the world. Here are five recommendations for leaders confronting the “once in a lifetime” coronavirus crisis. READ MORE Leading in a Crisis: Building High-Performance Teams
Convening a group of expert decision-makers in times of crisis can bring about some friction. Here’s how to deal with challenges like overbearing leadership, bias, micropolitics and mental fatigue. READ MORE | 