A state panel on Monday endorsed the state Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism's request for $2.48 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds to install broadband infrastructure at 27 sites at state parks and welcome centers.
Following the departure of former CISO Nolan Leatherwood in April 2021, Gary Vance has stepped into the top cyber position. He shared the challenges inherent to a jump to the public sector and key initiatives underway.
The state's federal coronavirus relief aid steering committee Thursday endorsed requests by two agencies to reallocate a total of $2 million in federal funds and another agency's request for up to $1.34 million to improve cybersecurity protections.
Arkansas CTO Askins on Running Government Like a Business govtech.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from govtech.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Governor Forms Cyber Advisory Council arkansasbusiness.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from arkansasbusiness.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.