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The North Dakota Information Technology team supports the IT business needs of state government, K-12, and higher education with a purpose of Empowering People, Improving Lives and Inspiring Success. With technology changing virtually every job and every industry, the NDIT Team’s vision is to be a trusted business advisor to state agencies, with goals of providing a world-class government experience, securing all government-held data, and delivering the most efficient services in the country.  

North Dakota Information Technology focuses on solving problems and achieving business objectives through a holistic approach to people, process and technology.

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North Dakota Information Technology Announces Kimberly Weis as Chief Data Officer

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Categories: Feature Stories, About Us, Other

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is pleased to announce Kimberly Weis as its new chief data officer.


Staying Safe: Protecting Yourself from Holiday Scams

Monday, November 27, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Other

The holiday season is a time of warmth, sharing, and merriment. Yet, it's also a period when scammers are more active than ever, seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals. With the surge in online shopping, charitable contributions, and festive events, it's essential to be cautious and safeguard yourself from potential holiday scams. Here are some strategies to help you avoid scams during this holiday season.


North Dakota Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Survey: Public Comment Period Closing Soon

Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Broadband, Feature Stories, Other

The BEAD and DE programs, established by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, has allocated more than $130 million to North Dakota for the development of broadband networks and activities which accelerate broadband adoption. 


North Dakota Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament Brings Friendly Competition: Students Take-On Cybersecurity Challenges

Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education, Other

Thirty-six teams composing of fifteen schools from across the state competed in a virtual first round, with the top eleven teams competing in-person at the University of Mary in Bismarck.


North Dakota Opens Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Survey: Public Invited to Submit Comments

Monday, October 30, 2023

Categories: Broadband, Feature Stories, Other

As part of the planning process, the public can submit comments on these documents. This inclusive approach aims to gather valuable insights and perspectives to inform the development of the Final Proposal that will aim to address the specific needs and concerns of the community.


North Dakota Cyber Madness High School Tournament Registration Now Open

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Education, Other

This exciting competition aims to introduce and encourage students to explore their interests, expand their horizons, and potentially pave the way for future careers in information technology and cyber security.


North Dakota recognized with global innovator award

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Other

The state of North Dakota was recognized by global computer technology corporation, Oracle, as a PeopleSoft Feature Innovator. The state earned the award for deploying Oracle Guided Learning (OGL) within the state’s human resource and financial management system, PeopleSoft.


Gov. Burgum Proclaims October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Dakota

Friday, October 6, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

The proclamation coincides with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month from The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).


Cyber Threat Alliance Announces Partnership with North Dakota Information Technology

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a nonprofit organization working to improve the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem, today announced that North Dakota Information Technology is joining the alliance as a Contributing Ally partner. 


North Dakota Information Technology to Host Ransomware Tabletop Exercise with ND Government Agencies and Partners

Monday, October 2, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

In an effort to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and increase collaboration with agencies and partners, North Dakota Information Technology will host a ransomware tabletop exercise with select North Dakota government agencies on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.


North Dakota Information Technology and North Dakota Game and Fish Earn National Recognition for Electronic Parcel Posting Project

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Other

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) as a winner of the 2023 Government Experience Awards.


North Dakota Information Technology Leader Honored by Department of Defense for Patriotic Support

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Other

Tracy Korsmo, SLDS program manager, North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT), received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award for extraordinary support provided to Lieutenant Colonel Karl Altenburg of the North Dakota Army National Guard.


North Dakota Information Technology Announces Creation of New Public Safety Team to Enhance Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN)

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, About Us, Other

SIRN, an essential communication system for first responders, plays a crucial role in serving and protecting citizens during emergencies and critical situations.


Protect Yourself from Juice Jacking: Stay Safe While Charging

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Education

Hackers can compromise public charging stations by installing malicious software or hardware that can transfer data from your device without your knowledge.


North Dakota Information Technology Names Shelly Miller as Chief of Staff

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, About Us

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is pleased to announce the selection of Shelly Miller as Chief of Staff.


North Dakota Information Technology Team Takes Second in National Cybersecurity Competition

Friday, July 28, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) placed second in the International Cyber League (ICL) Americas Cyber Cup, a hyper-realistic cybersecurity competition. The ICL tested the skills of cyber defense teams from around the world by immersing them in a cyber range, which required them to defend against real-world simulated cyberattacks.


North Dakota’s Chief Information Security Officer Nationally Recognized as Top 100 CISO

Monday, July 17, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Other

Michael Gregg, chief information security officer, has been awarded a 2023 Top 100 CISOs (C100) by CISOs Connect, an interactive community of trusted cyber peers and subject matter experts led by the top CISOs in North America.


North Dakota Information Technology Awards Additional Capital Project Fund Applications for Broadband Infrastructure 

Friday, June 30, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Other

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) has completed the Capital Project Fund grant program award process, resulting in eleven grants to seven service providers totaling more than $37M.


North Dakota Information Technology Broadband Listening Sessions

Friday, June 9, 2023

Categories: Other

North Dakota Information Technology in collaboration with Guidehouse, will be hosting a table at local events to speak with interested community members about high-speed broadband internet access.


North Dakota Cyber Madness High School and Middle School Tournament Dates Set

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

Students will explore cybersecurity concepts, attack vectors, coding principles, and more through a series of cybersecurity challenges. These challenges will include, but are not limited to, Capture the Flag (CTF), Jeopardy style, and other educational toolsets.


Happy World Password Day!

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

In honor of World Password Day, let's take a closer look at why passwords are important and how we can make them stronger. 


North Dakota K12 Students Present Technology Showcase at State Capitol

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Education

North Dakota Information Technology - EduTech congratulates nine schools on being selected to present at the North Dakota State Capitol at the K12 Technology Showcase on March 8, 2023.


Red River High School Takes First Place at North Dakota Cyber Madness High School Tournament

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Information Technology congratulates Red River High School on taking first place in the 2023 North Dakota Cyber Madness High School Tournament. The two-day event held at Bismarck State College welcomed twenty teams representing twelve high schools located across the state.


North Dakota Awards Broadband Infrastructure Applications using Capital Projects Funds

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Feature Stories

North Dakota received $45 million in American Rescue Plan coronavirus aid to boost broadband infrastructure in the state and awarding to service providers has begun.  


NDIT announces Felchle for Chief Technology Officer

Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Interim Chief Information Officer Greg Hoffman today announced Craig Felchle has been selected as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).  


NDIT announces Broadband grant challenge period is now open

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Feature Stories

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota received $45 million in American Rescue Plan coronavirus aid to boost broadband infrastructure in the state. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department if seeking feedback on proposed project areas and eligible addresses.  

For more information about the proposed project areas and how to submit a challenge, please view American Rescue Plan Act | North Dakota Information Technology  


North Dakota Schools Encouraged to Participate in “Hour of Code’

Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

A statewide Hour of Code will take place Dec. 5-9 as part of a nationwide, annual event hosted by Code.org. Held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week, the event is part of a broader effort to give students of all ages opportunities to learn about coding and computer science as foundational 21st century skills.  


Burgum congratulates Horizon Middle School for taking 1st place in the ND Cyber Madness Middle School tournament

Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today congratulated Horizon Middle School for taking first place in the ND Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament. Six finalists from the east competed from Grand Forks and five finalists from the west competed from Minot, with all 11 teams vying for the statewide crown on Nov. 18.  


Cross-agency team members develop a solution to better serve ND citizens

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Categories: Feature Stories

Team members from the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) Customer Success Office and partners at our state agencies have a shared goal – empower our Team ND members to better support the citizen. In the case of Health and Human Services Policy and System Support (PaSS) Team, they provide IT support to staff who get critical services to our most vulnerable residents. North Dakota’s safety net services such as TANF, SNAP, and Medicaid improve the lives of people, families, and children, by providing them with support in what may be their most dire time of need.


Burgum congratulates 36 Middle School teams registered for ND Cyber Madness tournament

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today congratulated the middle school teams signed up to participate in the ND Middle School Cyber Madness tournament. 36 teams from 16 middle schools across North Dakota have registered for the first-ever ND Middle School cybersecurity tournament, to take place on Friday, Oct. 28.  This first round will occur virtually where all teams will compete to be in the final 10. The 10 teams moving forward will compete in-person at the final's competition on Nov. 18.  Five finalists from the east will compete from Grand Forks and five finalists from the west will compete from Minot, with all 10 teams vying for the statewide crown.   


Registration opens for High School ND Cyber Madness tournament

Monday, October 24, 2022

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Bismarck, N.D. (OCT. 24, 2022) -The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the upcoming second annual North Dakota Cyber Madness High School tournament. This event is a three-round competition designed for, and open to, all North Dakota High School students (this includes public, private, tribal, and home school students who reside in North Dakota). All high schools are encouraged to form teams of up to five students and a coach. The coach can register the team for the event at: North Dakota Schools can register for the competition at: EduTech | High School Cyber Madness (nodak.edu)

Students will work to solve a variety of cybersecurity challenges. The competition will be held Feb. 16 – 18, 2023. Bismarck State College (BSC) will host the event at the National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) in Bismarck, N.D.


ND Broadband grant project application is now available

Friday, October 14, 2022

Categories: Feature Stories

The ND Broadband grant project application is now available to applicants. To apply go to: WebGrants - North Dakota (nd.gov)

More information about the program can be found at: Broadband | North Dakota Information Technology

The grant application period begins today, Oct. 14, and will close for Round 1 applicants at 4 p.m. Central on Dec. 2.


5th annual CyberCon 2022

Monday, October 3, 2022

Categories: Cybersecurity

The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the 5th annual CyberCon 2022 cybersecurity and infrastructure regional conference to be held at Bismarck State College (BSC) Oct. 4-5.


Public commentary on ND Broadband Grant Program period closes today

Friday, September 30, 2022

Categories: Feature Stories

The two-week commentary period for public input on the North Dakota Broadband Grant Program ends today. This is the last day the North Dakota Information Technology Department will have the submission form open.

If you would like to make a comment on the ND Broadband Grant Program please go to:  CPF Grant Program Comments and Feedback (office.com)


Virtual Meeting: NDIT to discuss Broadband North Dakota grant program and application process

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Categories: Feature Stories

The North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department will be holding a virtual meeting regarding the Broadband North Dakota grant program this afternoon. NDIT invites the public and stakeholders to participate in a live virtual public input meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. CT.

NDIT is soliciting public comments and/or questions regarding the plan and application process, the draft policy will be made available for a 14-day public comment period – Sept. 16 – Sept. 30 - regarding the plan and the application process. Go to: Broadband Public Comments  


NDIRF offers discount for North Dakota cities, counties, and school districts that implement State of ND cyber tools

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Categories: Cybersecurity

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley and NDIRF CEO Brennan Quintus today announced a rate reduction for NDIRF members that implement the following cybersecurity services and practices: cyber maturity assessment, antimalware software, and vulnerability scanning services. The services are provided by the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department at no cost to North Dakota cities, counties, and school districts. 

Each NDIRF member may receive up to a four percent (4%) liability rate reduction by implementing the cyber tools. 


NDIT announces broadband infrastructure grant and application process

Friday, September 16, 2022

Categories: Feature Stories

North Dakota received $45 million in American Rescue Plan coronavirus aid to boost broadband infrastructure in the state. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department is seeking feedback on both the proposed plan for the deployment of new broadband infrastructure for communities with limited or no access, and the application process to obtain the grants to help fund this buildout.   


Riley announces North Dakota Cyber Madness tournament for middle school students

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Categories: Education

The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the upcoming Cyber Madness Middle School tournaments. The North Dakota Middle School Cyber Madness tournament is a two-round challenge designed for, and open to, all ND middle school students. Students will work in teams of four to solve a variety of cybersecurity challenges. Round one will be held virtually and conducted statewide on Oct. 28.  Prior experience with cybersecurity is not required for participation. Students will be provided instruction and resources with our partners from CYBER.ORG, who are moderating the event.


ND first state to launch credential app

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Categories: Education

North Dakota Information Technology Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the first state-developed digital credential publishing application for high school transcripts as a verifiable credential. It allows any high school graduate to present their transcript to an educational institution or employer digitally. Users of the technology can have all their degrees, certifications, badges and skills located in one accessible and secure location.


ND-founded multi-state cyber command expands

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Categories: Cybersecurity

North Dakota State Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced additional state governments have signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to join the Joint-Cybersecurity Operations Command Center (J-CSOC), nearing a total of 20% of states in the nation agreeing to participate in this endeavor. The J-CSOC, founded by North Dakota, is the first in the country to establish, facilitate and accommodate direct state-to-state sharing of cyber threat intelligence.  


Burgum announces expansion of Cisco Networking Academy to offer skills training to all North Dakotans

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Categories: Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced an expanded partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy skills-to-job program called Skills for All that will be available to all residents in North Dakota.

North Dakota is the first state in the nation to provide these courses statewide at no cost to all residents. The Cisco Networking Academy Skills for All program provides free, quality, mobile, self-paced, online learning aligned to industry jobs, providing a pathway to a career in technology. There are numerous courses, badging and industry certifications available, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, along with coding, networking essentials, Internet of Things (IoT) and other technology-focused courses. 


NDHIN provides Advanced Directive Training Videos online

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Categories: NDHIN

North Dakota Health Information Technology Director Dr. Shila Blend today announced the North Dakota Health Information Network (NDHIN) has posted training videos for the Advanced Directive available to the public. The tutorials can be viewed at: ND Health Care Directive Registry Training | NDHIN | North Dakota Health Information Network 

The ND Health Care Directive Registry is an easily accessible electronic location to store health care directive records and replace outdated versions with the most up-to-date version. It is also available anywhere, no matter where the patient is located. Often, when people travel, their advance directive isn’t readily available. Or over time, as changes are made, multiple conflicting copies may exist. 


SIRN expands by 5 metro areas in ND

Friday, May 20, 2022

Categories: Other

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced a fifth metro area in North Dakota is part of the Statewide Interoperability Radio Network (SIRN).  The network now includes Williston, Grand Forks, Minot, Bismarck, and Mandan areas. Riley said the public safety community will greatly benefit from this expansion as it provides an integrated mission-critical communication network for the public safety community.    


Hoffman named Deputy Chief Information Officer

Monday, April 11, 2022

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Greg Hoffman as Information Technology Department’s Deputy Chief Information Officer, a position directly aligned with operational processes executing the organizational strategy. 


NDHIN receives CMS Certification

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Categories: NDHIN

Dr. Shila Blend, director of the North Dakota Health Information Network (NDHIN), today announced NDHIN received the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Outcomes-Based Certification (OBC). 


NDIT and MHA Nation partner to increase cybersecurity

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 01:15 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced a memorandum of understanding between the State of North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department and the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation to provide managed security services for the purpose of protecting the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of tribal information systems and data.


ND first state published in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Marketplace

Monday, January 17, 2022 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

The North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department today announced that the Multistate-Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) playbook is available on the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Marketplace, the industry’s largest and most comprehensive security orchestration marketplace. The content pack from NDIT on Cortex XSOAR’s Marketplace provides customers with the ability to fetch MS-ISAC events and alert details. North Dakota is the first state to have a playbook published in the Cortex XSOAR Marketplace.


Burgum congratulates 10 high school teams registered for ND Cyber Madness tournament.

Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:50 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today congratulated the high school teams signed up to participate in the ND Cyber Madness tournament. Ten high school teams from nine high schools across North Dakota have enrolled in the free cyber tournament to take place Feb. 10-12 at Bismarck State College Center of Excellence.   


Entire Fort Yates Middle School to participate in 'Hour of Code'

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Fort Yates Middle School will be taking part in 'Hour of Code™’ on Dec. 9. Staff from North Dakota Information Technology-EduTech, Microsoft Teals, and North Dakota Department of Public Instruction have collaborated to plan this schoolwide event. Fort Yates Middle School educators and administration are implementing many facets into this event, to include career awareness focused on computer science and cybersecurity and emphasize Indigenous connections to the topics.


North Dakota schools encouraged to participate in nationwide 'Hour of Code' during Computer Science Education Week

Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

'Hour of Code™ will take place statewide on Thursday, Dec. 9 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The 'Hour of Code™’ is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered. Held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week, the event is part of a broader effort to give students of all ages opportunities to learn about coding and computer science as foundational skills for the workforce of the future. 


Korsmo receives outstanding service award

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:30 am

Categories: About Us

Chief Information Officer of North Dakota Shawn Riley announced today North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department architect Tracy Korsmo received the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) Outstanding Service Award. 


Gregg named Chief Information Security Officer

Monday, November 1, 2021 at 03:45 pm

Categories: About Us

 North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Michael Gregg as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). 


Riley announces CyberStart America competition

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Bismarck, ND (OCT. 2020)-The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced North Dakota’s participation in the CyberStart America Competition


Krishnan named Chief Data Officer

Friday, October 22, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Ravi Krishnan as Chief Data Officer (CDO). He will be responsible for helping reinvent government through technology and enhanced user experiences for citizens and stakeholders. 


Riley announces inaugural ND Cyber Madness high school cyber tournament

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

 The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the North Dakota Cyber Madness tournament is coming to Bismarck, Feb. 10 – 12, 2022.


Riley emphasizes demand and opportunities during Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

Monday, October 18, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today emphasizes demand and opportunities in cybersecurity for Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. North Dakota students, parents and educators are encouraged to explore educational and career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. 


Amundson named Chief Customer Success Officer

Friday, September 24, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Evonne Amundson as the Information Technology agency’s Chief Customer Success Officer (CCSO), a position directly aligned with elevating NDIT’s focus on driving value for customers through a holistic strategy focused on people, process and technology to achieve business needs. 


NDIT announces online cybersecurity competition for middle, high school students

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the availability of CyberPatriot, an online cybersecurity competition for middle and high school students. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. 


ND K-12 students urged to install anti-malware as new school year begins

Monday, August 23, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

ND K-12 students urged to install anti-malware as new school year begins


COVID-19 test results available through new Citizen Portal

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Feature Stories

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has collaborated with North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) to make COVID-19 test result reports available to view, download and print in a single location. Individuals who have registered through TestReg.nd.gov can now access their COVID-19 test result reports for tests that were resulted after June 10th, 2021.


Riley congratulates ND winner of Aspirations in Computing award

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Education

Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today congratulated Alyssa Traylor for winning the Aspirations in Computing Award from the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) at a virtual ceremony hosted by EduTech, the K-12 educational technology arm of the State of North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT). 


Ford awarded Gov Tech Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

Chief Information Officer (CIO) Shawn Riley congratulated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Kevin Ford today for being recognized by Government Technology as one of the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers of 2021. The award highlights the exceptional work of people who tirelessly leverage technology to make government better serve the citizen.


Burgum, Baesler announce Innovative Education Week June 7-11, 2021, Ignite ND June 8-11

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Education

Gov. Doug Burgum and state Superintendent Kirsten Baesler today announced Innovative Education Week, June 7-11, 2021. The content-rich week of events kicks off with the fifth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on June 7, featuring a keynote by Code.org CEO and co-founder Hadi Partovi.


NDIT sets goal of 45,000 anti-malware software installs on Chromebook devices for K12 students in 2021

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford today announced the State of North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT) has a goal in 2021 – the installation of anti-malware software on 45,000 Chromebook devices K-12 students use to attend class remotely or in a hybrid environment


Burgum announces “A+” grade in CyberStart America competition, encourages statewide participation

Friday, January 8, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Burgum announces “A+” grade in CyberStart America competition, encourages statewide participation


Burgum congratulates Riley for receiving Patriot Award for exemplary support of the military

Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

Gov. Doug Burgum congratulated North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley for receiving the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award today for exemplary leadership and support of military members and veterans employed at North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT).


NDIT offering cybersecurity monitoring tool FREE for STAGEnet agencies

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

In order to protect the information of every North Dakota citizen who interacts with state agencies for various services, the North Dakota Information Technology Department is offering the Tenable Vulnerability Management tool at no cost.  


NDIT makes online security assessment available for ND citizens

Friday, December 11, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford announced today the State of North Dakota Information Technology Department is providing a free online cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessment to help citizens increase their ability to protect themselves and their personal devices from cyber-attacks.


NDIT executives participating in virtual Government IT Symposium

Friday, December 4, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, About Us

ADVISORY - Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley, Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford, and Chief Data Officer Dorman Bazzell will participate in the 39th Annual Government IT Symposium Dec. 8 - 10. North Dakota’s statewide computer science and cybersecurity education initiative, code-named K-20W to reflect “kindergarten through PhD and workforce,” is also nominated for a Golden GOVIT award.


North Dakota schools encouraged to participate in nationwide Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week

Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

A statewide Hour of Code will take place Dec. 7 - 11 as part of a nationwide, annual event hosted by Code.org. Held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week, the event is part of a broader effort to give students of all ages opportunities to learn about coding and computer science as foundational 21st century skills. Microsoft is encouraging students to participate in Hour of Code, including offering one classroom a chance to win micro:bit kits and a virtual training session.


Riley encourages career exploration during Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today encouraged North Dakota students, parents and educators to explore the exciting educational and career opportunities available during Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week.


Burgum announces CyberStart America competition

Friday, October 30, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the state’s participation in CyberStart America, an innovative, online cybersecurity competition sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and SANS Institute. The competition encourages high school students to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science with a chance to win prizes and scholarships. Registration is open and play begins today. The competition runs through Feb. 28, 2021.


2020 State of Computer Science report highlights North Dakota’s achievements; Teel named to national cybersecurity standards board

Monday, October 19, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance have released the 2020 State of Computer Science Education: Illuminating Disparities. The report shows that despite increased diversity in computer science classrooms across the country over the last decade, disparities still exist as fewer than half of high schools in the U.S. teach computer science.


Health Hotline spoofing alert

Friday, October 16, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT) and North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) have received reports of 'spoofing' attacks in which cybercriminals misrepresent themselves as a healthcare professional to extract personal information. Criminals may also be using phone number masking tools to conceal their phone numbers or to emulate the NDDoH public health hotline (866-207-2880).


Insights.nd.gov features students’ learning preferences during COVID

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Education

North Dakota’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) program now provides daily data on school, district and state learning preferences for students; face to face; hybrid (for example, two days a week face to face); or all distance learning: https://insights.nd.gov/Education/State/COVID.


New England Public Schools Case Study: Serving Schools, Securing Students, Saving Time

Monday, October 12, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Background

Several NDIT teams including EduTech, Collaboration Technologies, Security and Network have built strong relationships with North Dakota’s school districts over the years


North Dakota Information Technology launches statewide cybersecurity campaign: DefeND

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

Today, in conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the theme ‘Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.’ Governor Burgum issued a proclamation to bring awareness to protecting our state and citizens from increasing cyber threats due to COVID-19. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) also announced a new statewide cybersecurity outreach “DefeND” campaign during the Governor’s press conference.


CIO, CISO to participate in third annual CyberCon

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley and Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford will participate in the third annual critical infrastructure and cybersecurity conference scheduled for Oct. 6 – 7, 2020. Hosted by Bismarck State College, this year’s event will be held virtually and features experts including NFL Senior Vice President of Security Cathy Lanier and owner of Black Hills Information Security John Strand.


NDIT, NDUS partner to strengthen cybersecurity for Higher Ed schools

Friday, September 11, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford  and NDUS Vice Chancellor of Information Technology Darin King announced today that NDIT Cybersecurity Operations Center (CyOC) and North Dakota University Systems’ technology team Core Technology Services (CTS) are partnering to ensure heightened cybersecurity as universities adapt to changing technology needs and increased virtual learning needs.


NDIT announces online cybersecurity competition for middle, high school students

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the availability of CyberPatriot, an online cybersecurity competition for middle and high school students. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. 


NDIT to provide free anti-malware to counties ahead of elections

Monday, August 31, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

North Dakota Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford announced today that anti-malware software is available to all counties in North Dakota at no cost to their agencies. 


Protecting Lives and Livelihoods: Scalable Testing and Contact Tracing Transform North Dakota’s Fight Against COVID-19

Monday, August 17, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Other

The Scenario

Testing and contact tracing have become part of our daily vernacular.


NDIT to provide free anti-malware software to K-12 schools

Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford announced today that anti-malware software is available to all K-12 schools in North Dakota at no cost. NDIT is able to provide installation, licenses and self-service access for schools due to enhanced capabilities and a unified, statewide approach to cybersecurity strategy. Previously a small fee was required per device; however, that requirement is being removed due to increased threats tied to the pandemic and more widespread virtual learning.


ND Health Information Exchange expands system’s footprint

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: NDHIN

North Dakota Health Information Exchange (HIE) director Shila Blend today announced that the state’s Health Information Network (HIN) has expanded its reach through the Patient Centered Data Home (PCDH) initiative. The PCDH effort broadens the health information exchange footprint across the region and nation, providing more seamless exchange of patient-centered data between and among providers.


EduTech, DPI announce Code.org Professional Learning Program open for registration

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and EduTech Director Rosi Kloberdanz today announced a Code.org Professional Learning Program beginning in June for middle school teachers and July for high school teachers. There is also a program available for elementary teachers.


New SLDS Insights.nd.gov features available

Friday, June 19, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Education

North Dakota’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) program, which provides data to support schools, research and evaluation of education and training programs, has added new features on the Insights.nd.gov website. 


Jeff Hensel named Chief Customer Success Officer

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Jeff Hensel as the Information Technology agency’s first Chief Customer Success Officer (CCSO), a position directly aligned with elevating NDIT’s focus on driving value for customers through a holistic strategy focused on people, process and technology to achieve business needs.


Schell selected for leadership position in national technology professionals association

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Information Technology’s Chief Technology Officer Duane Schell has been selected as the Vice President on the 2021 Executive Board of the National Association of State Technology Directors. This follows Schell’s prior year as Secretary/Treasurer of the organization, which represents information technology professionals from all 50 states.


Burgum congratulates Girls Go CyberStart participants

Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today congratulated the 290 high school women from 21 schools who participated in this year’s Girls Go CyberStart competition sponsored by the SANS Institute. This program is designed to help young women develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills through a series of online cybersecurity challenges.


Statewide coalition launches personal protective equipment portal to connect needs, resources

Monday, April 20, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Education

North Dakota Information Technology, EduTech, Gateway to Science and Microsoft Corp., today announced a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Portal, designed to help fill the growing need for PPE throughout the state.


North Dakota students receive national awards, compete in online cybersecurity competition

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today congratulated ten North Dakota students who received national recognition by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), as well as Valley City State University student Shane Hitch who was a top-five finisher in a Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition hosted by NICERC, the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. The CTF was held in conjunction with the first-of-its-kind technology focused, multi-industry career expo, Dakota Strike, scheduled for April 8 at the Fargodome, which was cancelled due to COVID-19.


Citizens, Team ND members urged to follow safety precautions when using video conferencing tools

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford and State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler today alerted the public to new cybersecurity threats tied to video conferencing platforms, like Zoom, which are becoming increasingly popular given the global increase in remote work and learning environments. 


Celebrating 25 years of Records and Information Management Month!

Monday, March 30, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Other

ARMA International created this month to celebrate the great work information professionals bring to their organizations and the practices and principles that help manage and protect an organization’s most valued asset.


State officials provide COVID-19-related cybersecurity threat information

Friday, March 20, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford, along with North Dakota’s Joint Information Center leadership team, today provided information regarding widespread phishing and social engineering attacks malicious actors are using to exploit the coronavirus pandemic.


Chief Information Officer announces new Chief Customer Success Officer position

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced a new executive position within the state’s Information Technology team. The Chief Customer Success Officer is directly aligned with elevating NDIT’s focus on driving business value for customers through a holistic strategy, including technical integration to achieve state agencies’ business needs.


Bismarck State College Advances to Cyber Collegiate Regional Competition with help from NDIT Team

Monday, March 2, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

NDIT’s Lucas Pippenger, Tony Aukland, serve as judge and advisor. BSC students Jacob Langeurd and Ian Johnson also work on the NDIT Security team.


Chief Information Officer to speak at Department of Defense, industry and higher education events

Friday, February 28, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley will be speaking at several local and national events highlighting the state’s unified cybersecurity approach and statewide K-20W cybersecurity education initiative.


Hemal Basra named Director of Information Technology Service Management

Monday, February 24, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Hemal Basra, a former senior IT manager with British Petroleum and Hewlett-Packard, as North Dakota Information Technology’s Director of IT Service Management.


Capture the Flag and esports competitions announced for Dakota Strike Career Expo

Friday, February 21, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley, along with event partners, today announced a Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition to be held in conjunction with the Dakota Strike Career Expo on April 8 in Fargo.


Dakota Strike Mobile Application Competition Announced

Friday, February 7, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley, along with military, public and private sector partners, today announced details for the Mobile Application Development Competition being held in concert with the Dakota Strike Career Expo April 8 at the Fargodome.


Burgum announces first-of-its-kind, technology-focused, multi-industry career expo at Fargodome

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Other

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-industry career expo aimed at addressing the state’s workforce shortage and highlighting the importance of 21st century skills such as computer science and cybersecurity in various career fields.


Burgum to host Girl Scouts of the USA CEO, Palo Alto Networks President for Cybersecurity Education and Diversity Summit

Friday, January 10, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

VIEW THIS RELEASE ONLINE:  governor.ND.gov


North Dakota schools to participate in nationwide Hour of Code

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

A statewide Hour of Code is planned with dozens of school districts on Thursday, Dec. 12 as part of a nationwide, annual event hosted by Code.org. Held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week and coordinated by Microsoft, the event is part of a broader effort to give students of all ages opportunities to learn about coding and computer science as foundational 21st century skills.


CIO Shawn Riley to hold media availability during hacking demonstration at the Capitol

Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

ADVISORY          

What:  North Dakota CIO Shawn Riley will hold a media availability during a two-day hacking demonstration at the Capitol.


Burgum encourages student participation in national cybersecurity challenge

Friday, November 15, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the state’s second year participating in an innovative, online cybersecurity competition and encouraged high school students to explore their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science by registering.


North Dakota Information Technology office announces new Chief Information Security Officer

Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced Kevin Ford as chief information security officer (CISO). Ford, a native of Calvert County Maryland, brings more than a decade of experience overseeing information security and cyber-risk management practices for private and public sector clients, including the federal government and Fortune 100 companies.


Reinvention at work: Unified approach to online platforms helps avoid more than $1 million in cost Standardized website platform, digital asset management system will improve citizen experience, help promote North Dakota

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Other

Gov. Doug Burgum today unveiled two reinvention success stories that highlight the administration’s shared values of Working as One and Citizen Focused: the continued expansion of a standardized state website platform and the planned deployment of a statewide photo and video digital asset management system.


Valley City State University Student wins full cybersecurity scholarship from SANS Technology Institute

Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

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. 


North Dakota’s Cybersecurity education and training “K-20W” Initiative wins national award

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

The K-20W Initiative, a statewide, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity education and workforce training, has been named a CSO50 Award winner. Code named “K-20W” to reflect every student from kindergarten through PhD and workforce, the K-20W coalition is comprised of more than 40 public and private sector participants who share a goal of  “Every Student. Every School. Cyber Educated.“ The Initiative was also the recipient of a Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service and was a Center for Digital Government Government Experience Award Finalist.


Schell selected for leadership position in national technology professionals association

Monday, September 9, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

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 to keynote National Association of State Technology Directors conference

Monday, June 10, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: About Us

ADVISORY 

BISMARCK, N.D. (June 10, 2019) – North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley will give the keynote address at the Western Region Seminar for the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD) in Grand Forks on Tuesday, June 11.


Burgum signs legislation creating unified cybersecurity approach for North Dakota

Friday, April 12, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday signed Senate Bill 2110, a milestone that makes North Dakota the first state to authorize a central, shared service approach to cybersecurity strategy across all aspects of state government including state, local, legislative, judicial, K-12 education and higher education. 


Teaching Tech for 21st Century Success - North Dakota's K-20W Initiative

Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 09:00 am

Categories: Education

North Dakota has received accolades as a great place to live, work and do business – our workforce is highly engaged, industries from agriculture and energy to the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector are thriving, and we have a phenomenal ecosystem of public and private sector partners committed to growing our state’s economy and supporting our students and workforce.


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