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Friday, November 30, 2007 Michigan's Chief Information Security Officer Named To Security Magazine's Top 25 People In The Security Industry List
LANSING – Security Magazine has named Dan Lohrmann, Michigan's Chief Information Security Officer, as one of the top 25 people in the security industry. Lohrmann, also president of Michigan InfraGard, was named a Visionary. Protecting the infrastructure and information for more than 55,000 desktops and laptops and 3,000 data center servers, Lohrmann directs cybersecurity and emergency management efforts for the Michigan Department of Information Technology. Lohrmanns team has built award-winning training programs and he leads Critical Infrastructure Protection efforts for cyber within Michigan. With the strategic leadership of Lohrmann, the state of Michigan is achieving wide-ranging results in its enterprise security program, including saving approximately $30 million via staff productivity improvements and software and hardware cost avoidance. According to Lohrmann, If the only constant in IT is change, then the only constant in IT security is consistency. “Of course, we too must move at lightening speed, but at the same time, we must deliver stability for our organizations with more vigor and intensity than ever before,” he said. “Whenever opportunities exist, we act to position the industry as a thought and action leader in eliminating or reducing cyber security threats to our resources. We want to protect our sensitive information, as well as our integrity and reputation. “As a more intelligent Internet starts to emerge, change will continue to accelerate. Tomorrows security approach must be flexible enough to adapt to new people, processes and technology risks, but steadfast enough to deliver rock-solid privacy and security. Policies are evolving along with the training needed for implementation. “Scarce IT resources must be invested in equipping employees with training and a firm understanding of their roles and responsibilities in protecting citizen information and maintaining the highest ethical standards; addressing complex such as: Who is allowed to access various types of data? How is information being used? Whats meant by acceptable use* under various circumstances? “The vision of action we are pursuing in Michigan is focused on harnessing the newest technologies and tools as well as preparing for recovery from all types of disasters. An all hazards approach is helping us effectively manage emergencies and keep the business of state government running smoothly. For in the end, whether we like it or not, if we are not able to deliver on the routine, daily operations - the critical needs of Michigan citizens - then nothing else will matter.” To read the December Issue of Security Magazine, click on SecurityMagazine.Com
Author: Staff Writer Source: MITechNews.Com
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