Illinois CISO Adam Ford steps down for role at cyber firm Zscaler
Adam Ford, Illinois' top cybersecurity official and a state employee since 2000, announced he's taken a role in the private sector.
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States share services as DHS cyber grants roll out
As federal cybersecurity grants arrive, most states are opting to share services and capabilities with local governments, rather than issue sub-grants.
How states can use zero trust to improve their cybersecurity posture
Illinois CISO and CISCO executive discuss strategies that are helping state and local governments implement zero-trust architecture to improve cybersecurity.
Modernization is like fixing an air conditioner, Illinois CISO says
Retiring legacy systems, Illinois CISO Adam Ford said during a CrowdStrike event, is like "replacing the air conditioner before it goes out."
Digital ID means no more remembering old passwords, Illinois CIO says
Nobody wants to search for passwords — like the one used to register a boat — only used once every three years, Illinois acting CIO Jennifer Ricker…
Money’s great, but it’s not everything, state CISOs say
Federal aid is welcome, but organizations need to be mindful of their maturity levels, the CISOs of Illinois and Washington said during an online event.
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