North Dakota Information Technology - NDIT

09/28/2026

To kick off in October, Chief Information Security Officer, Chris Gergen, joined KFYR-TV’s ND Today to highlight simple ways to Stay Cyber SMART, from building strong passwords to making password managers part of your routine.

📺 Check out his segment! https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2026/09/28/nd-today-cybersecurity-awareness-month-with-ndit/

09/25/2026

Celebrating Stephen Moran! 🎉

Stephen is the kind of teammate who consistently steps in wherever he’s needed. The divisions he supports can’t say enough about the dependable, high-quality service he provides and his commitment to keeping the applications he supports running smoothly.

Stephen is always looking for ways to improve systems. His positive outlook and calm approach during stressful, high-priority issues make a tremendous difference for his teammates and agency partners.

And, of course, his cookies are second to none and appreciated by everyone! Congratulations, Stephen, on more than 20 years of service and this well-earned milestone!

09/25/2026

NDIT’s Cybersecurity Roadshow rolled into Fargo this week! 🚙💻

Local government and K–12 partners joined our cybersecurity team for hands-on training built around a ransomware scenario—testing incident response plans, practicing crisis communications, recognizing security alerts, and exploring available resources.

is a team effort. By bringing training directly to communities across North Dakota, we’re helping our partners build connections, strengthen their response plans, and be better prepared when an incident happens.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Fargo!

09/24/2026

A familiar face with plenty to talk about! 🎙️

NDIT’s Tony Aukland, MBA recently joined the Bismarck ND City Government “These Are Your Neighbors” podcast to talk about technology, , and community, including the work happening at NDIT and what’s ahead for .

And the timing couldn’t be better! CyberCon 2026 is coming up Sept. 29–30, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, students, educators, and industry leaders for two days of learning, collaboration, and conversation.

Hear more from Tony and the work helping keep connected and secure.

Episode 90 of "These Are Your Neighbors" features Tony Aukland: https://youtu.be/gy40URTgJlE?si=ugHPdszqHrzPaCRo. Tony has spent decades working in technology, cybersecurity and education across North Dakota. Now serving on the Bismarck Public School Board, he continues to make an impact through teaching, outreach and community involvement.

Catch the "These Are Your Neighbors” podcast through Dakota Media Access on Community Access on Mondays at noon and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on 102.5 FM Radio Access at 10 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Video episodes are available on demand at https://dakotamediaaccess.org/community/these-are-your-neighbors/ while audio episodes are available on demand at https://radioaccess.org/these-are-your-neighbors/ or by searching ‘These Are Your Neighbors’ on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple Podcasts.

09/24/2026

Celebrating Sarah Lee! 🎉

Whether she’s jump-starting a major project, stepping into a temporary role to fill an urgent gap, or helping new team members find their footing, Sarah consistently rises to the challenge.

As PMO Manager, Sarah leads with authenticity, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to the people around her. She creates an environment where team members feel supported and valued, while helping elevate the quality of work across the PMO.

After more than 20 years of service, the list of ways Sarah has contributed is far too long for one post. Our projects, our team, and our state are better because of the way Sarah chooses to show up every day.

Congratulations, Sarah, on this well-earned milestone!

09/23/2026

We love celebrating the team behind the tech! 👏🎉

Today, we’re recognizing our NDIT family members celebrating 3, 5, and 10 years of service.

From solving complex challenges and strengthening critical technology to supporting our agency partners and one another, their work helps deliver better government services for North Dakotans every day.

Please join us in congratulating our latest service award recipients for their milestones and contributions to Team NDIT!

09/22/2026

CyberCon, North Dakota’s premier cybersecurity and critical infrastructure conference, is next week, Sept. 29–30, at Bismarck State College. The conference brings together professionals from government, education, and the private sector to learn, connect, and strengthen cyber and critical infrastructure defenses.

This year’s lineup includes:

•Gerald Auger, Simply Cyber – “1,133 Days: What Daily Ex*****on Taught Me About Cyber Resilience”

•Lucas Pippenger, NDIT – “Trends from the Battlefield”

•Thomas Ghidossi, Barr Engineering – “Data Centers and Large Loads – Today in the Grid”

•Minnesota National Guard – “Lessons Learned from the St. Paul Ransomware Event and Cyber Response”

Learn more and register at https://cyberconbsc.com/about/

CyberCon 2026 is OPEN for participant registration. Save $50 by registering by September 7. Confirmed speakers for 2026 include Ted Schick and Gerald Auger, Ph.D. - we hope you can join us for the area's best critical infrastructure and cybersecurity conference! https://cyberconbsc.com/register/

09/21/2026

Monique Durgin has a lot of skeletons in her closet—literally. A self-proclaimed Halloween fanatic, she starts transforming her 100-year-old Fargo home every September, embracing every spooky change along the way.

That same enthusiasm for change has shaped her 30-year career in state technology. If you’ve picked up a state-issued laptop, joined a Teams meeting, or called for help with your we**am, Monique’s team likely had a hand in it. Now, she’s taking on her latest change as NDIT’s Interim Service Management Director.

Get to know Monique and discover why, for her, change isn’t something to fear—it’s an opportunity for something great. https://www.ndit.nd.gov/about-us/our-people/upgrade-progress

09/15/2026

Technology connects us, empowers us, and helps our communities thrive. But it’s the people behind it who make it all possible.

This National IT Professionals Day, we’re proud to celebrate the team behind the tech—and the incredible work they do to keep our great state moving forward.

Know an IT professional who deserves a shoutout? Tag them below and help us celebrate them! 💻👏

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11 and honor the courage, compassion, and selflessness shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We remember the first responders, service members, volunteers and everyday Americans who came together to help one another and strengthen our nation. May their legacy continue to remind us of the power of unity, kindness and service to one another.