CISO appointment
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appoints Andy Ritter as Chief Information Security Officer
Andy Ritter is the Chief Information Security Officer of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Records: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · Andy Ritter
| Person | Andy Ritter |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
| Announced | March 1, 2026 |
| Source | CDO Magazine |
What this move signals
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.
State CISO seats turned over at a notable clip in 2026 — Pennsylvania's appointment and California's July vacancy bookend a year in which public-sector security leadership churn matched the private sector's.