Andy Ritter

Andy Ritter serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this role, he leads statewide initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience, reduce enterprise risk, and advance a unified, modern security posture across all agencies.

With more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity and information technology, Andy brings a strategic and business-aligned approach to protecting the Commonwealth’s digital assets. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the integration of security into every aspect of government operations.

Throughout his career, Andy has led large-scale cyber defense programs across public and private sectors, developed and matured security operations centers (SOCs), implemented enterprise risk management frameworks, and advanced identity and access governance. He has also advised executive leadership on regulatory compliance, risk management, and security investment strategies; directed investigations into sophisticated cyber incidents; and fostered a culture of cybersecurity awareness across diverse stakeholder groups.

Before assuming his current role, Andy served as Deputy CISO for the Commonwealth, where he led the implementation of the statewide cybersecurity strategic vision, partnered with agency executives to mature security programs, and strengthened coordination across the enterprise to defend against evolving threats.

Andy is dedicated to building strong teams, advancing cybersecurity maturity, and fostering collaboration across government and industry. His leadership ensures the Commonwealth remains secure, resilient, and prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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