#173: Exclusive Interview with the 23rd Governor of Arizona, Doug Ducey

• Governor Doug Ducey, Former Governor of Arizona (2015-2023), Current CEO of Citizens for Free Enterprise

• How Arizona reduced phishing vulnerability from 14% to 4% and improved its cybersecurity score from 550 to 775 through innovative training programs
• Why transitioning from a data center to Google G-Suite and cloud technologies modernized Arizona's digital infrastructure
• How the $10 million "Whole of State" implementation provides cybersecurity tools to local governments
• The transformation of Arizona's cybersecurity team from 16 dedicated employees to 35,000 state workers engaged in security
• How bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to government can drive cultural change and innovation

Timestamps

• (2:00) Introduction: Governor Doug Ducey's background and current role at Citizens for Free Enterprise

• (4:45) Prioritizing cybersecurity as homeland security and taking a proactive approach to protect Arizona

• (7:56) Strengthening the "human firewall" through monthly cybersecurity awareness training and phishing simulations

• (12:15) Measuring the success of cybersecurity initiatives and the importance of driving out fear to encourage open communication

• (14:08) Bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to the role of governor and implementing the Arizona Management System

• (18:26) Overcoming cultural challenges when launching new processes and driving change in state government

• (23:38) Building strong relationships with state agencies and collaborating to modernize government services

• (26:22) Transforming Arizona's Department of Child Services from the nation's most broken agency to a national model

• (28:03) Lasting legacy: Whole of State initiative and the Cyber Command Center

• (29:19) The potential of mobile device management to save taxpayer money and improve efficiency

• (30:21) Rapid-fire round: Favorite Cold Stone flavor, sports teams, and comparing legendary athletes

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