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Tune in on September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
In the past five years, cyberattacks at the state and local levels have surged by 50%. This trend is driven by the rapid increase in technology-enabled systems and the volume of sensitive data being collected. With limited resources, a complex environment, and escalating threats, how can state and local organizations effectively manage and secure their IT environments?
Join Bob Clark, CIO of Clark County, and Chris Cruz, Public Sector CIO for Tanium, as they explore how Clark County has achieved comprehensive, real-time visibility into IT assets and threats. Gain practical strategies for scoping the problem, identifying and evaluating partners and ultimately improving asset management, compliance, and threat response to bolster your organization’s cybersecurity defenses.
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Bob Leek
Chief Information Officer
Clark County
Bob Leek leads Clark County's Information Technology team of nearly 200 employees, driving innovation to efficiently deliver cost-effective, robust solutions that provide faster and better ways for employees to do their jobs and for resident of Clark County to access services.
Leek has an extensive background in managing large capital projects, developing strategic plans, and implementing systems. He has more than 30 years experience in information technology in both the private and public sectors, including time with Multnomah County, Ore., Kaiser Permanente and Egghead.com.
Under Leek's direction, County IT services include the assessment, development, implementation, and maintenance of technology-based business solutions to support County goals and objectives. The department also maintains a current and secure enterprise technology infrastructure that is required to protect County technology assets and to position the County's infrastructure for the future. In addition to providing day-to-day business and technical services, IT is also responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the technology infrastructure on which these services are based. Through a broadband initiative, the County is leading efforts to connect the “last mile” of fiber to homes and businesses in underserved areas.
“We live in an unprecedented time with our phones and devices serving as our connection to work and each other, and the County is focused on responding to this new demand to more fully-engage those we serve as they seek our assistance or conduct business with us," said Leek who also holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Berry College. "In doing so, we can address the digital equity gap that so many experience daily and bring services to those who need it most through affordable, high-speed internet connectivity and solutions to help ensure that all our residents can participate in the growing digital economy.”
Chris Cruz
Chief Information Officer for Public Sector
Tanium
Chris Cruz is the Chief Information Officer for Public Sector at Tanium with more than 30 years of IT and business experience in the government sector spearheading innovative organizational and cybersecurity change across complex IT environments. In his role, Cruz works directly with the sales and technical teams to drive value for customers to achieve their strategic missions.
Prior to joining Tanium, Cruz held several key technology leadership roles across the State of California, including Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the San Joaquin County Information Systems Division, Deputy CIO and Chief Deputy Director for the California Department of Technology, CIO for the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and CIO for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Cruz’ leadership has earned several industry recognitions, including StateScoop’s 2020 County Executive of the Year and 2016 Top Government IT Leader awards, NASCIO’s 2018 State Technology Innovator of the Year award, and Government Technology’s 2015 Top 25 Government Doers, Dreamers and Drivers award, among other honors.
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