Montana's new CIO wants to add data officer, focus on customers

Montana’s new chief information officer, Kevin Gilbertson, has been on the job only a week, and is still adjusting to the scope and needs of state government. But in an interview with StateScoop, he said he already has plans to make several key additions to the State Information Technology Services Division, including the creation of new positions for a chief...

Montana Selected for Academy on Cybersecurity Policy

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana is one of four states selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) 2021 Policy Academy to Advance Whole-of-State Cybersecurity.

Governor Gianforte Appoints Chief Information Officer

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Administration Director Misty Ann Giles today announced the appointment of Kevin Gilbertson to serve as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Montana.

Great Falls College cybersecurity students get real-world experience with state internship

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Steve Robinett, the computer technology program director at Great Falls College MSU, doesn't mince words when describing the first-of-its kind internship two of his cybersecurity students are receiving through the Montana Department of Administration.