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New York names homeland security director Chris Desain as new CISO

June 7, 2022

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The New York State Office of Information Technology Services on Tuesday announced that Chris Desain, the director of the cyber incident response team in the state’s counterterrorism office, has been named chief information security officer.

Desain’s appointment, which comes nearly six months after the retirement of former CISO Karen Sorady, is effective immediately, officials said.

“With his wealth of experience and passion for cyber, Chris Desain will be an extraordinary addition to our team, and will continue to ensure that cybersecurity is a priority all throughout New York,” New York CIO Angelo “Tony” Riddick said in a press release.

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