Governor Steve Bullock recognizes October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

I am pleased to recognize October as "National Cyber Security Awareness Month" in the state of Montana. I commend the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) for their...

Montana CIO Steps Up to the C-Suite

Tim Bottenfield is new to the role of state CIO as of July, but he’s no stranger to government IT, having spent the last seven years as chief information officer for Montana’s Department of Revenue (DOR). Previous work in data-rich forestry science as well as 25 years spent at Alabama’s Auburn University bring a fitting background to C-level tech, and...

State, Local Agencies Widen Anti-Virus Tech to Scrutinize Behavior

fficials at the state of Montana and in Charlotte, N.C., are diversifying their anti-virus solutions to include AI that will watch for anomalies in behavior to catch malware before it takes hold.

Montana's CIO Forges Ahead to Improve State Government Through IT

Tim Bottenfield, a former state agency CIO who claimed the top tech job in July, is continuing his mission to drive efficiency and communication in government.