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The California Statewide Automated Welfare System, which automates access to a number of benefits programs across the state's 58 counties, is looking for a security and operations manager.
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“The CISO will set the city’s cybersecurity vision, develop policy, mitigate risk, train others on security policies and practices, ensure systems and data are working, and be an IT security business partner for our 17 departments, chief innovation officer, and executive leaders,” the job posting says.
Candidates should have “a probing, analytical approach with the ability to pre-empt potential problems and identify inefficiencies” and experience working with vendors and service providers, according to the job posting.
The procurement process might need a clause stating that if a non-AI product ever decides to implement a new feature including AI, it triggers a need to re-evaluate the product for security and risk. This is the only way I can see to mitigate the risk of accidental breaches of data.
“What is happening in the world is this massive swell of AI technologies that are entering the classrooms, whether they like it or not,” said Suzanne DiBianca, the company’s chief impact officer and executive vice president. “We’re really trying to help the districts navigate that.”
Before joining Microsoft in August 2023, the Los Angeles-area resident held a series of sales and executive roles, including with Nuance Communications, NTT Ltd., CenturyLink Business, Time Warner Cable Business, Sprint, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T.
The new platform would integrate with the department's existing software to provide in-depth analysis and reporting capabilities around officer behavior and misconduct.
Partnering is a critical piece of the city’s strategy for digital transformation, informing its approach to digital equity and civic technology projects. A new digital inclusion plan builds on this approach.
Proposed solutions and services should align with the five phases outlined in Cal-Secure, the state’s cybersecurity strategic plan.
No stranger to the inner workings of Los Angeles County government, Loo is working to build out the connection between the business and IT sides of the house.
Candidates are being sought by the California Department of Aging, the Department of Health Care Services, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the Financial Information System for California and the Employment Development Department.
The nonprofit California Emerging Technology Fund has announced that three dozen local governments will be receiving grant funding to mitigate the digital equity disparities in their communities.
Both virtual four-week programs are open to employees of state and local government in California. Registration has opened, and each course is limited to 20 participants.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has issued a call to vendors for a new customer information system and related services for its six Waterworks Districts.
Jurisdictions are finding that their stores of data pose almost as much challenge as they do opportunity. Experts shared their experiences and the potential pitfalls during a recent event.
State Chief Information Officer Liana Bailey-Crimmins will discuss generative AI, industry partnerships and the state’s strategic technology outlook at the event, set for Monday in Sacramento.
The city’s computer-aided dispatch system for first responders hadn’t been overhauled in more than 20 years. The new system went live July 30.
The openings are in the Department of Finance, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Department of Health Care Services, and the Financial Information System for California.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is looking for a vendor to maintain, operate and enhance two critical systems used by the Board of Parole Hearings.
The newest version of San Francisco's 311 app supports full functionality in the city's four most common languages: English, Chinese, Spanish and Filipino.
A roster of public-sector tech leaders will offer up their forecasts on future initiatives impacting IT across the state, providing “insights to help turbocharge business strategies and validate sales and marketing activities.” The half-day event is set for Sept. 16 in Sacramento.
Brian Kelly discussed the progress of construction after a slow start to the challenges that lie ahead for the ambitious rail project. Succeeding Kelly will be Ian Choudri, a senior vice president for transportation engineering firm HNTB Corp.
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