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Jason Balderama, Chief Information Security Officer at the County of Marin, has over 23 years of experience in government IT, including 8 years in cybersecurity. He earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2013 and remains a member in good standing with ISC2. Jason was instrumental in establishing the County's first ever cybersecurity program in 2016, which has been continuously developed and matured under his guidance. Jason’s efforts earned the Marin cybersecurity program the prestigious California Association of Counties (CSAC) Challenge Award in 2019. Additionally, Jason spearheaded the creation of the Marin Information Security Collaboration (MISC), a groundbreaking initiative that united the County and its cities and towns in cybersecurity efforts. This initiative evolved into the Marin Security and Privacy Council (MSPC) in 2022, expanding its membership to include public and private sector organizations across the County. The MSPC was subsequently recognized with the Collaboration Award at the State of California Cybersecurity Education Summit in 2022. Jason also championed community outreach by launching the Marin CyberSafe News cybersecurity newsletter in January 2022, providing valuable resources to all County residents. Jason’s contributions extend beyond local impact, as evidenced by his co-chair role in the MSISAC Security Awareness Work Group for the past four years and active participation in the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). He is a frequent speaker at the California Counties Information Services Directors Association (CCISDSA) and is a key contributor to their Cybersecurity Work Group. Most recently, in March 2024, Jason partnered with the Bay Area UASI to host the region’s first cybersecurity tabletop exercise at the Marin County Civic Center, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing cybersecurity collaboration and preparedness. It was labeled the largest and one of the best regional tabletop exercises in the state. For the County’s security newsletter, see the following link on our web site. Cybersecurity newsletter