Charles Rote
Chief Information Security Officer @Office Of Information Technology State Of Maine
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Security Officer @Office Of Information Technology State Of Maine
Augusta, ME, US
As Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Maine, I lead the Information Security Office (ISO) and a team of more than 50 professionals dedicated to protecting the digital services that state employees and citizens rely on every day. My mission is to strengthen public trust by ensuring the resilience, security, and reliability of government technology.• Provide strategic and operational leadership for statewide cybersecurity programs, aligning security initiatives with government priorities and emerging threats.• Advise the CIO, Governor’s Office, and legislative stakeholders on cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management to safeguard citizens’ data and essential services.• Lead enterprise-wide risk management, incident response, and resilience planning to ensure continuity of government operations.• Collaborate with local governments, other branches of state government, schools, and critical infrastructure sectors to advance a whole-of-state approach to cybersecurity.• Represent Maine nationally in cybersecurity forums, sharing expertise and elevating the state’s leadership in protecting public services.
EDUCATION
University of Maine at Augusta
Information Systems Security Certificate
Brunswick High School
High School
University of Maine at Augusta
Cyber Security Certificate
University of Maine at Augusta
Information Assurance Certificate
University of Maine
BA, Psychology
King's College London
MA, Defence Studies
University of Maine at Augusta
Network Security Analyst Certificate
SKILLS
ABOUT CHARLES ROTE
I serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Maine. With over 25 years of leadership experience, I focus on building resilient teams, aligning cybersecurity with organizational priorities, and protecting the digital services citizens rely on every day. I believe cybersecurity is more than technology — it’s about trust, collaboration, and enabling the mission of public service.
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