2021 StateScoop 50 Awards

Jim Edman

Chief Information Security Officer, State of South Dakota

State Cybersecurity Leader of the Year

Jim Edman continually demonstrates impressive leadership and dedication to the state of South Dakota and its security. Edman often takes on tasks at a regional or national level and volunteers his own time to speak and educate on the importance of cybersecurity. Edman has recently established a program to evaluate and remediate security posture at all of the K-12 districts at the state.