Montana high school girls encouraged to learn cybersecurity skills to bridge employment gap

The demand for lucrative cybersecurity jobs is rising rapidly, but experts in the field say they’re having a hard time finding people to fill them.

Governor Bullock Announces Montana’s Participation in Girls Go CyberStart Initiative

MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced that Montana is partnering with the SANS Institute to provide high school girls the opportunity to learn cybersecurity skills and compete for college scholarships through the Girls Go CyberStart challenge.   

States Thwart Cyberthreats Farther from Their Targets

Until recently, employees at Minnesota’s executive agencies were using dozens of different devices. Departments were choosing what to deploy on their own, buying laptops on clearance at big-box stores. When Minnesota CISO Aaron Call started with Minnesota IT Services more than four years ago, one of his first big initiatives was to simplify and modernize the device...

Cyber security experts emphasize internet safety during event at Capitol

HELENA – You might not think about securing your online identity every day, but Montana’s Office of Security Services does. This October, they’re offering up tips about internet security during National Cyber Security Awareness Month.