North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is actively working with school districts across the state in response to a data breach involving the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS). 

Infostealers are typically compact and have limited functionality compared to other malware, allowing them to execute quickly, steal data, and self-delete.

PowerSchool has identified a nationwide breach involving their customer support portal, PowerSource. PowerSchool has assured North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) that the incident has been contained, and they are working closely with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to address the situation.

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) EduTech is driving innovation to kick off Hour of Code, a series of statewide school visits during Computer Science Education Week, officially proclaimed by Gov. Burgum for December 9-15, 2024, in North Dakota.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has formally certified the results of North Dakota’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process, and the State has publicly posted the BEAD eligible locations on its website. 

Yates was recognized for his leadership in the Joint Cybersecurity Operations Command Center and his work to improve consistency in the state’s cybersecurity responses to better protect the data of citizens, agencies and team members.

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Dakota to encourage residents and businesses around the state to safeguard their digital environments against sophisticated and widespread threats. 

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) will be convening BroadbaND 2024!, the State’s first Broadband Summit. The Summit is open to Broadband Association of North Dakota (BAND) Members, internet service providers, tribal government representatives, local government representatives, nonprofit organizations, and interested members of the public.

Hoffman has served as interim CIO since June 1 following the departure of former CIO Kuldip Mohanty, who resigned citing family reasons. Hoffman was appointed deputy CIO in April 2022 and has previously led the agency’s Administrative Services Division since 2014.

Michael Gregg, chief information security officer, North Dakota Information Technology, has been recognized by Government Technology as a Top Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers of 2024.