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The State of Vermont is focused on cybersecurity through innovative programs, practices, and research.


Meet the Cybersecurity Advisory Council team

The State of Vermont, led by the Agency of Digital Services, in collaboration with Vermont Businesses responsible for delivering critical services to Vermonters has formed the Cybersecurity Advisory Council.

Members:

Denise Reilly-Hughes, State of Vermont, Agency of Digital Services - Chief Information Officer and Council Chair

John Toney, State of Vermont, Agency of Digital Services - Chief Information Security Officer

Erica Ferland, Burlington Electric Department - Director of Information Technology

Joe Duncan, Champlain Water District - General Manager

Nate Couture, UVM Health Network - Associate Vice President Network Security

Eric Hillmuth, Vermont Gas - IT Director

Eric Forand, State of Vermont, Department of Public Safety - Director Vermont Emergency Management

Shawn Loan, State of Vermont, Department of Public Safety - Homeland Security Advisor Designee

Gregory C. Knight, State of Vermont, Vermont National Guard - Vermont Adjutant General

James Layman, State of Vermont, Attorney General - Assistant Attorney General

Sue Fritz, Vermont Information Technology Leaders - IT Director

Michelle Anderson, State of Vermont, Agency of Digital Services - Legal Counsel

Shawn Nailor, State of Vermont, Agency of Digital Services - Director

Learn more about the Council