Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 03:00 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

'Hour of Code™ will take place statewide on Thursday, Dec. 9 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The 'Hour of Code™’ is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered. Held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week, the event is part of a broader effort to give students of all ages opportunities to learn about coding and computer science as foundational skills for the workforce of the future. 


Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Bismarck, ND (OCT. 2020)-The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced North Dakota’s participation in the CyberStart America Competition


Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

 The State of North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the North Dakota Cyber Madness tournament is coming to Bismarck, Feb. 10 – 12, 2022.


Monday, October 18, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today emphasizes demand and opportunities in cybersecurity for Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. North Dakota students, parents and educators are encouraged to explore educational and career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. 


Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Chief Information Officer Shawn Riley today announced the availability of CyberPatriot, an online cybersecurity competition for middle and high school students. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. 


Monday, August 23, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

ND K-12 students urged to install anti-malware as new school year begins


Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford today announced the State of North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT) has a goal in 2021 – the installation of anti-malware software on 45,000 Chromebook devices K-12 students use to attend class remotely or in a hybrid environment


Friday, January 8, 2021 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

Burgum announces “A+” grade in CyberStart America competition, encourages statewide participation


Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

In order to protect the information of every North Dakota citizen who interacts with state agencies for various services, the North Dakota Information Technology Department is offering the Tenable Vulnerability Management tool at no cost.  


Friday, December 11, 2020 at 09:00 am

Categories: Cybersecurity

Chief Information Security Officer Kevin Ford announced today the State of North Dakota Information Technology Department is providing a free online cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessment to help citizens increase their ability to protect themselves and their personal devices from cyber-attacks.