CISO appointment
Chad Smith named State Chief Information Security Officer at State of Alabama
By CISO Tribune Editorial · Published
Chad Smith is the State Chief Information Security Officer of State of Alabama.
Records: State of Alabama · Chad Smith
| Person | Chad Smith |
|---|---|
| New role | State Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | State of Alabama |
| Announced | November 4, 2024 |
| Added to the record | September 30, 2026 |
| Source | Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) |
Context from the record
- State of Alabama is filed under Government & Public Sector, North America, on our record.
Other Government & Public Sector appointments in the fourth quarter of 2024
- Bo Berlas, Chief Information Security Officer, Conference of State Bank Supervisors
- Zach Furness, Chief Information Security Officer, MITRE
- Merlin Namuth, Chief Information Security Officer, City and County of Denver
What this move signals
The Alabama Office of Information Technology announced Chad Smith as the state's new Chief Information Security Officer on November 4, 2024. Smith joined OIT from the private sector, where he held certifications in cybersecurity, data networking and international privacy.
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