Assistant City Manager Courtney Padgett will oversee the city IT department as the search for Gray’s successor proceeds. He is taking the role of chief technology officer for Metrolink.
“Saying goodbye to something we’ve built together, shaping the IT department into the world-class technology organization it is today, is incredibly difficult,” Gray said.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to educate readers on California government agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with technology leaders.
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With calendar 2024 coming to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on the cybersecurity mandates, policies, and strategies that have shaped the last few years in government. One of the most impactful strategies has been Zero Trust.
As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, government agencies at all levels are facing a difficult task of securing their networks. Just look at these facts about ransomware attacks on state and local government:
