How many security-leadership moves has CISO Tribune tracked at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

CISO Tribune has tracked 3 moves at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since November 3, 2023.

Who held the seat at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before Andy Ritter?

The previous holder on CISO Tribune's record is Jim Sipe, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), whose departure was announced in the week of February 2, 2026.

Company record

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CISO: Andy Ritter

The current Chief Information Security Officer of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as tracked by CISO Tribune, is Andy Ritter, whose appointment was announced in March 2026 (CDO Magazine). Read the record. The record entered the Wire on August 1, 2026.

Career profile: Andy Ritter on CISO Spotlights ↗

Tracked by the Wire since November 3, 2023 · 3 recorded moves · every claim links to a sourced record · Updated November 10, 2026

Where Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appears on the record (4)

Every page on CISO Tribune and its network that carries this company, 4 in all.

On the Wire (3): Andy Ritter named Chief Information Security Officer at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 2026-03
Jim Sipe steps down as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 2026-02-02
James Sipe named Chief Information Security Officer at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 2023-11-03
Career profile: Andy Ritter on CISO Spotlights ↗

How the top security seat at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has changed hands

CISO Tribune's record names 3 people in the top security seat at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the most recent first. Each line rests on the record linked beside it.

Andy Ritter: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced in March 2026 (record).
Jim Sipe: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); departure announced in the week of February 2, 2026 (record).
James Sipe: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced on November 3, 2023 (record).

About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

CISO Tribune's Leadership Bench files Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under Government & Public Sector and North America. The Wire has 3 security-leadership moves at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on record, the earliest announced on November 3, 2023.

Security leadership timeline

2026-03

Andy Ritter named Chief Information Security Officer at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appointed Andy Ritter as Chief Information Security Officer, announced in March 2026; day-level precision has not been established from available coverage.

2026-02-02

Jim Sipe steps down as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jim Sipe, who served as CISO of Pennsylvania starting November 2023, was moved to executive deputy CIO in October 2025.

2023-11-03

James Sipe named Chief Information Security Officer at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Office of Administration announced that James Sipe was selected as the Commonwealth's next Chief Information Security Officer.

Previous security leaders of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Jim Sipe: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); departure announced in the week of February 2, 2026 record
James Sipe: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced on November 3, 2023 record

Security chiefs at other Government & Public Sector organizations

Other organizations CISO Tribune files under Government & Public Sector with a named security chief on record: those in North America first, in alphabetical order from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania onward.

Knox Systems: Hemant Baidwan, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Maximus: Frank Aiello, Chief Information Security Officer.
State of Nevada: Bertrum Carroll, Chief Information Security Officer.
State of New Hampshire: Pamela McLeod, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
State of North Dakota: Chris Gergen, Chief Information Security Officer.
State of Oklahoma: Daniel Langley, Chief Information Security Officer.
State of Vermont: John Toney, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
State of Wisconsin: Bill Brinkley, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

The full Government & Public Sector bench

Questions CISOs ask about Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Who is the CISO of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?: Andy Ritter is the current Chief Information Security Officer of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on CISO Tribune's record, appointed in March 2026.
How many security-leadership moves has CISO Tribune tracked at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?: CISO Tribune has tracked 3 moves at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since November 3, 2023.
When was Andy Ritter appointed at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?: Andy Ritter's appointment as Chief Information Security Officer of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was announced in March 2026, per CDO Magazine.
Who held the seat at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before Andy Ritter?: The previous holder on CISO Tribune's record is Jim Sipe, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), whose departure was announced in the week of February 2, 2026.
Who are the security chiefs at other Government & Public Sector organizations?: On CISO Tribune's record they include Hemant Baidwan at Knox Systems, Frank Aiello at Maximus, Bertrum Carroll at State of Nevada and Pamela McLeod at State of New Hampshire.

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