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Cybersecurity Month Feature: 2nd Annual CyberCon puts Spotlight on North Dakota’s Cybersecurity Efforts Posted: Oct 11, 2019News

Just under 400 attendees representing government, industry cybersecurity professionals and students met at Bismarck State College Oct. 2 and 3 for the 2nd Annual CyberCon conference. 

Electronic Records Day 2019Posted: Oct 9, 2019News

October 10th is Electronic Records Day 2019, an opportunity to raise community awareness of our digital records and to enlist help in preserving electronic records.

North Dakota’s Cybersecurity education and training “K-20W” Initiative wins national awardPosted: Oct 9, 2019News

 The K-20W Initiative, a statewide, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity education and workforce training, has been named a CSO50 Award winner. 

Cybersecurity Month Feature - EduTech Team Highlights K-20W Initiative in Washington, D.C. and Denver, COPosted: Oct 8, 2019News

EduTech Director Rosi Kloberdanz and Professional Learning and Outreach Manager Tabitha Teel hit the road in September to share North Dakota’s award-winning “K-20W Initiative” with stakeholders at

Valley City State University Student wins full cybersecurity scholarship from SANS Technology InstitutePosted: Oct 7, 2019News

Shane Hitch, a sophomore at Valley City State University majoring in software engineering, has been awarded a $22,000 scholarship to the Applied Cybersecurity certificate program operated by SANS Technology Institute. Hitch, one of only 100 students nationwide to receive the scholarship, was a finalist in the SANS Cyber FastTrack challenge, a free online cybersecurity program for college students and graduates designed to help improve the quality and preparation of cybersecurity professionals in this growing, global career field.

Burgum declares October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urges proactive steps to protect against threatsPosted: Oct 1, 2019News
 
   
New report highlights North Dakota accomplishments in computer science education; EduTech forges new partnership with Girls Who CodePosted: Sep 18, 2019News

New report provides comprehensive analysis of North Dakota’s progress, national progress in expanding access to computer science education

North Dakota Information Technology office announces new Chief Reinvention OfficerPosted: Sep 13, 2019News

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Kevin Parker as chief reinvention officer (CRO). Parker, a native of Illinois, brings more than 15 years of experience in various leadership positions overseeing innovation, data, technology, and training initiatives.

Schell selected for leadership position in national technology professionals association Posted: Sep 9, 2019News

North Dakota Information Technology’s Chief Technology Officer Duane Schell has been selected as the Secretary/Treasurer on the 2020 Executive Board of the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD).

Shawn Riley frames the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence at TEDx BismarckPosted: Aug 16, 2019News

Bismarck, ND     |     North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley joined 9 other presenters yesterday at the sold out TEDx Bismarck event at the Heritage Center.