Michigan Cyber Summit Archives

How do IT officials get elected leaders to focus on cyber? Don’t talk about technology.

When speaking with elected officials who want cybersecurity to be "solved," state and local IT leaders said they leave tech out of the conversation.

Nov 2, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

clark easterly — Michigan CIO Laura Clark speaks with CISA Director Jen Easterly at the Michigan Cyber Summit in Novi, Michigan, on Oct. 27. (Benjamin Freed / Scoop News Group)

As workforce issues near ‘crisis,’ CIOs invoke call to serve public

The public-service mission is still one of the most effective ways to attract new IT and cyber talent to government, speakers said at the Michigan Cyber Summit.

Oct 31, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

cyber panelists — NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson interviews Michigan CIO Laura Clark, West Virginia CIO Josh Spence, Indiana CIO Tracy Barnes, Ohio CIO Katrina Flory, Detroit CIO Art Thompson and Wayne County, Mich., CIO Hector Roman at the Michigan Cyber Summit in Novi, Mich. (Benjamin Freed / Scoop News Group)

State CIOs aren’t confident in locals’ cybersecurity, but it’s not personal

At the Michigan Cyber Summit, a group of state CIOs discussed how they're getting more acquainted with their local governments.

Oct 27, 2022 By Benjamin Freed