Michigan Cybersecurity Efforts Under New Leadership
Laura Clark has been named the state’s permanent chief security officer, after holding the position in an interim capacity since last summer. She replaces Chris DeRusha, who worked on the Biden campaign and is now the federal CISO.
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Laura Clark was recently named chief security officer (CSO) for Michigan and director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection on Jan. 25, according to a recent state announcement.
Clark brings more than 20 years of experience working in state government and has served in several positions throughout DTMB. She’s led several IT grant programs supporting local, state and federal stakeholders, and also represents the state at the national level as a cybersecurity advocate and through the National Governors Association and National Association of State Chief Information Officers.