Governor, Legislature Promote IT Security and Privacy

At the urging of Governor Janet Napolitano, and with the support of State Senators Bob Burns and Marsha Arzberger, the Legislature has created a Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office (SISPO) within the Government Information Technology Agency. This office will serve as the strategic planning, facilitation and coordination office for information technology security and privacy protection in the State.

“Protecting State IT systems and citizen’s personal information are key priorities for my administration,” said Governor Napolitano. “The Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office will build upon the protections that are already in place and will serve as an important point of coordination between agencies.”

Earlier this year, GITA commissioned a Business Case Analysis on the feasibility of creating a State Information Security and Privacy Office. This analysis will serve as the framework for the development of the SISPO.

“I appreciate the Governor’s leadership in prioritizing IT Security in this year’s budget,” said State CIO Chris Cummiskey. “This legislation will enhance strategies for improving security and privacy of State IT systems which provide extensive services to citizens throughout Arizona.”

Job Descriptions for Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Privacy Officer (Draft) and Security Training and Awareness Manager (Draft) are now available.

GITA To Develop Data Encryption RFP

HB 2785, Section 23 requires that on or before September 30, 2007, the Government Information Technology Agency issue a request for proposals to contract for solutions to encrypt stored data of personal information for all state agencies that maintain more than ten thousand records that contain personal information.

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