| TOP STORIES How Security Leaders Can Answer Tough Questions in a Crisis
Unexpected situations can bring unforeseen questions, especially when tensions and stakes are high. But a little preparation goes a long way. Here are three tips for navigating difficult questions, no matter their source. READ MORE Arizona Sees Successes with Modernized Grant Management System
For several years, Arizona has sought to improve how it manages federal dollars across agencies. This work is especially critical now given that COVID-19 is disrupting the economy and could continue for some time. READ MORE Maryland Becomes Part of Larger Sex Offender Registry Network
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has contracted with OffenderWatch, an IT firm that has developed a vast network of sex offender registries across 21 states. READ MORE As Feds Stall, States Work to Regulate Digital Privacy
California has led the way as state legislatures grapple with how to protect the vast amount of data citizens share online every day. In the absence of federal policy, a variety of tactics are being explored in states. READ MORE Nolan Leatherwood Tapped as Permanent Arkansas CISO
Leatherwood, who previously served as the acting chief information security officer for the Arkansas Division of Information Systems, has been elevated to lead cybersecurity operations permanently. READ MORE N.D. Loses Reinvention Officer, Adds Customer Success Role
Staff changes at the North Dakota Information Technology Department include a new role focused on citizen satisfaction with the state’s digital services, and the departure of its CDO-like chief reinvention officer. READ MORE | 
