Where Next for Government Cybersecurity in Colorado?
Colorado State Government CISO Deborah (Debbi) Blyth is widely recognized as an innovator among government cybersecurity leaders. Here, she discusses her past accomplishments, COVID-19 challenges and Colorado’s future security plans. Colorado State Capitol / Credit: Colorado State Government
Deborah Blyth is Colorado’s chief information security officer (CISO), with over 25 years of experience in technology and 15 years leading information security programs. As state CISO, she serves as the point of contact for all information security initiatives in Colorado, informing the state chief information officer and executive agency leadership on security risks and impacts of policy and management decisions on IT-related initiatives. Deborah is responsible for determining the strategic and tactical security direction for executive branch agencies, to meet established objectives.