May 2026

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Upcoming Events

Oregon Digital Government Summit

May 27, 2026

ISAC Annual Summit

June 21-24, 2026

Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC) Meeting

July 29, 2026

About EIS

Enterprise Information Services ensures accessible, reliable and secure state technology systems that equitably serve Oregonians.

EIS DIGEST

Strengthening Public Safety Cyber Readiness Webinar

Cyber threats targeting 911 systems, law enforcement networks, and emergency communications are growing more sophisticated, putting public safety agencies at heightened risk. To support leaders navigating these nonstop, mission-critical environments, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 28, at 11:00 a.m. ET. 

Strengthening Public Safety Cyber Readiness Through Collective Defense will feature CIS experts discussing today's threat landscape, the importance of collective defense, and how CIS Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting Plus (MDBR+) deliver continuous, human-validated monitoring and rapid response. The session also highlights the value of the MS-ISAC community in sharing intelligence and real-world lessons.  

Read a recent CIS blog, 5 Cyber Questions Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Should Ask which highlights the key questions public safety leaders should ask. 

EIS News and Resources

Oregon Updates Rule Numbering for IT Standards

The Department of Administrative Services issued a Permanent Administrative Order renumbering information technology rules to consolidate them under the office of the State Chief Information Officer.

The order renumbers Chapter 125 Division 600 (Identity Authentication/Electronic Signatures) and 800 (State Information Security) to Chapter 128.

The renumbering is purely organizational, no policy, technical, or operational changes were made to the rule content. 

OGIC Welcomes New Members

OGIC wants to welcome the newest appointed members Andy Cameron and Chris Cowin whose terms began on May 1, 2026.

The Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC) brings together leaders from diverse sectors to promote collaboration, data sharing, and strategic planning for geospatial initiatives.

Currently open council seats represent the following member groups: the Oregon State Association of County Assessors, Public Universities, Federal Agency, GIS Manager for County or City, Non-profit, and a State Agency (water, land, air quality, natural resources, or infrastructure).

Link Oregon Annual Member Meeting

The Link Oregon Annual Member Meeting is on June 23 on the Portland State University campus in downtown Portland.

Link Oregon is Oregon's middle-mile broadband provider supporting universities, state agencies, Tribes, healthcare, and public-service organizations. 

The event will explore how Oregon can use Link Oregon's network and partnerships to build a more connected and resilient statewide ecosystem. 

Register to attend.

Enterprise Information Services Staff Changes

The EIS team is welcoming three new Assistant State Chief Information Officers (ASCIOs), Erinn Cartwright, Mukunda Penugonde, and Max Wagoner-Watts.

We also want to recognize another important transition. Current ASCIO Scott Emry will also transition into the role of Deputy Director of Data Center Services. 

EIS will work closely to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and continued momentum across all policy areas. 

OR Cybersecurity Advisory Council Will Meet

The Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council (OCAC) will meet on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Information Services (EIS) in Salem. 

The State Chief Information Security Officer Ben Gherezgiher, Director of EIS Cyber Security Services, serves as an appointed member of the council. 

The meeting will include updates from Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE) leadership, subcommittee reports, and a review of financial tracking data.

Oregon's Spring Framework Forum and Public Sector Data Community Meetup

The Data Governance and Transparency Program held its spring Framework Forum in April, partnering with the Public Sector Data Community to support a larger more diverse audience. Traditionally held twice a year in spring and fall, the Framework Forum focuses on geospatial data governance. By combining efforts with the Public Sector Data Community, the event highlighted the shared challenges and opportunities faced across both spatial and non-spatial data domains.

The joint event recognized that regardless of roles or disciplines, data custodians experience similar questions about how to achieve and maintain high-quality, authoritative data. The need for clear governance, effective stewardship, and consistent practices is universal across the data landscape.

The event included presentations on topics such as documentation, data governance, Framework Program updates and agency-specific projects and examples illustrating how sustained focus can improve data quality and accessibility.

Recordings of Framework Forums are available online.  For more information or to get involved with Oregon’s Framework Program, please email melissa.foltz@das.oregon.gov.

EIS Job Opportunity

Enterprise Information Services has a great opportunity with our Strategy and Design Program as an Information Architect (Information Systems Spec. 6). 

The Information Architect supports established enterprise architecture activities, collaborates with other Enterprise Architects within and outside of the Strategy and Design program to create durable, business-focused enterprise architectures that support statewide objectives and agency mission needs. 

The recruitment closes on May 26, 2026.