Florida Digital Service
“My previous public-sector experience has allowed me to see what customers on the public side feel; I can better understand their pain points, their concerns, their reservations, understand the process for procurements, budget requests, bureaucracy and how it all affects IT and cybersecurity,” he told Industry Insider — Florida.
The chosen candidate would report directly to the Florida Digital Service’s chief technology officer and focus on fostering strategic partnerships and overseeing critical technology projects.
During an FLDS webinar earlier this week, the state’s CISO and deputy CISO outlined how the focus of Florida's local cyber grant program is changing this year, including a rural push for second-round applicants.
Pending the governor’s signature on the Legislature’s proposed budget, the agency has opened the application window for the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program.
During a cybersecurity conference held last week in Tampa, the state’s chief information security officer discussed Florida’s approach to artificial intelligence during a panel discussion about AI best practices, challenges and opportunities.
SB 1662 would also require the agency to ensure independent project oversight on certain IT projects and require local governments to report cyber incidents to the state’s Cybersecurity Operations Center within a specific period.
The state’s lead agency responsible for establishing standards and processes for assessing cybersecurity risks seeks to fill key data program management and cybersecurity positions.
During a webinar about NASCIO’s top tech priorities for 2024, Florida’s former CIO dived into the state’s approach to technology and how this year’s list of tech priorities could play a role in state government moving forward.
In 2023, reinforcing cybersecurity was top of mind for state agencies, resulting in projects such as a Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program, establishing data governance guidelines, reducing redundant data and more.
The chosen candidate would oversee all implementation and support efforts regarding its enterprise data catalog.
During a recent Tallahassee event, the CIO for the Florida Department of Corrections and the CTO for Florida Digital Service shared some of the skills, strategies and experiences they have implemented to support IT.
The department, which includes the state CIO, works with state agencies to enhance digital government services and has a total budget of $87,249,193.
During the Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, several government and industry experts shared their perspectives on the state’s cyber landscape and how to mitigate risks.
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