
Minnesota Cybersecurity Task Force
The Minnesota Cybersecurity Task Force will contribute to the development of a statewide cybersecurity plan to advance cybersecurity protections for Minnesotans. The plan will also be a component of Minnesota’s application for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), a new grant program passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (or Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Learn more about the SLCGP in Minnesota.
Cybersecurity Task Force Meetings
View Cybersecurity Task Force MeetingsIf you have questions about Cybersecurity Task Force meetings, please email CTF.MNIT@state.mn.us.
Members
The Cybersecurity Task Force is made up of 15 members. Membership includes county, city, town, or tribal governments and private sector IT experts. The Task Force meetings will also invite participation from interested members of the legislature.
Name |
Organization |
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Tarek Tomes, Chair |
Minnesota IT Services – Commissioner |
Diane Bartell |
Minnesota Department of Public Services-Bureau of Criminal Apprehension – MNJIS Deputy Director |
Christine Cauwels |
Southwest Health and Human Services – IT Director |
Jennifer Czaplewski |
Target Corporation – Senior Director |
Lee Devault |
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe - MIS Security Officer |
Mike Gamache |
Anoka County – Commissioner |
Chris Gunderson |
Itasca County – IT Director |
John Israel |
Minnesota IT Services – Interim CISO |
Randy Long |
Boise Fort Band of Chippewa – IT Director |
Arnoldo Martinez |
Minnesota National Guard – Major |
Eric Peterson |
Allete Inc. – Cybersecurity Manager |
Nicole Pruden |
ECMECC – Network and Security Administrator |
Mel Reeder |
League of Minnesota Cities – CIO |
Rohit Tandon |
Essentia Health – CISO |
Matt Zaruba |
City of Rochester – CISO |