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.

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.

According to CDO Magazine, Ritter heads statewide work across government agencies to reduce risk, build cyber resilience and keep a consistent security posture. CDO Magazine reports that he directs risk management, oversees the enterprise cybersecurity programs and ensures that public services are delivered securely and efficiently.

CDO Magazine says he brings more than 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity. According to CDO Magazine, his career spans the private and public sectors and has included strengthening security operations and leading cyber defense initiatives. CDO Magazine reports that he has implemented enterprise risk management programs and advised executive leadership on security and risk investments. He has also managed responses to cyber incidents that affected critical services and systems, CDO Magazine reports.

Earlier in his career, Ritter was Bath Fitter's Director of IT and Drayer Physical Therapy Institute's Senior Cybersecurity & System Architect, CDO Magazine reports. CDO Magazine reports that his earlier senior roles included President and CEO at R & R Networks, Inc., and Enterprise IT Security Risk Manager. CDO Magazine says his earlier career also included other positions in cybersecurity and consulting. CDO Magazine reports that Ritter spent six years as a township supervisor, four of them as chairman.