Ratish Nair
Chief Information Security Officer @Connecticut Judicial Branch
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Security Officer @Connecticut Judicial Branch
Hartford, CT, US
Chief Information Security Officer and Enterprise Technologist for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, leading the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise technology with a focus on cybersecurity, identity management, workplace modernization, and digital transformation across one of Connecticut’s three branches of government.Member of the IT Leadership Team, partnering across divisions to advance the Branch’s strategic plan while providing direction and oversight to enterprise security, platform, and identity functions.• Oversees cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and institutional risk governance protecting sensitive judicial and regulated data• Leads a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity and Identity Management team supporting secure statewide court operations• Advises executive leadership on technology investment, AI governance, and regulatory complianceGovernance & Engagement• Member, Connecticut Committee on Artificial Intelligence in the Legal System• Member, State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Subcommittee (CISA/FEMA)• Member, Microsoft Government Customer Advisory Board alongside State CIOs and CISOs• Speaker at regional and national cybersecurity forums
EDUCATION
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Corporate Post Graduation in Business Administration, Information Technology
University of Calicut
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RATISH NAIR
Chief Information Security Officer and Enterprise Technologist for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, responsible for enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, and institutional digital resilience across one of the three branches of Connecticut state government.Operational Leadership & Enterprise Oversight• Leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy protecting sensitive judicial systems and regulated data, including FBI CJIS, IRS, and other protected information• Oversees cloud modernization, identity and access management, infrastructure security, and institutional risk governance• Directs a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity and Identity Management team supporting statewide court operations• Architected and enabled secure remote court operations and digital service delivery supporting more than employees• Provides executive advisory guidance on technology investment, AI adoption, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainabilityGovernance, Committees & Strategic Engagement• Member, Connecticut Committee on Artificial Intelligence in the Legal System (responsible AI governance and policy oversight)• Member, State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Charter Planning Subcommittee (in collaboration with CISA and FEMA)• Member, Microsoft Government Customer Advisory Board, serving alongside State CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders to provide strategic input on security, cloud, and public-sector technology direction• Speaker and representative at regional and national cybersecurity and AI forumsFocus areas include enterprise security architecture, digital trust, AI governance, regulatory alignment, and secure innovation within mission-critical public institutions.In a parallel realm, I embark on a cinematic journey as a filmmaker with a vision centered on crafting movies infused with the essence of artificial intelligence. Thank you for visiting my LinkedIn profile, and I look forward to connecting with you.
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