Office of Information Security and Cyber Defense (OISCD)

The Office of Information Security & Cyber Defense (OISCD) is an independent division within the Governor's Technology Office which reports directly to the State Chief Information Officer. OISCD sets the enterprise vision and strategy for information security; operates statewide programs for continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, security incident response, and physical access control; and leads the development of policies, standards, and controls which safeguard Nevada's information assets.

OISCD analysts identify, develop, and maintain enterprise security processes to reduce technology risk across executive-branch agencies and all State, Local, Tribal (SLTT) entities in the State of Nevada. The Chief Information Security Officer chairs the State Information Security Committee and serves on the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security's Resilience Advisory Committee.

Mission

To protect the State of Nevada's information and technology infrastructure by providing enterprise leadership in cybersecurity strategy, policy, operations, and incident response, while supporting local governments, non-profits, and critical partners in stregthening their own cyber defenses.

Vision

A resilient, secure digital Nevada in which government, businesses, and communities can confidently leverage technology to serve the public good.

Fraud Support Resources

FightCybercrime.org is the first nationwide initiative developed to help cybercrime victims through a process of "Recognize, Report and Recover" after an incident occurs.