KCIT just announced that Lorre Wijelath has been selected for the permanent leadership role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Lorre has served as the interim CISO for the past 11 months and was selected for the permanent position after a competitive recruitment process.
Lorre joined King County in 2020 as a member of KCIT’s Security and Privacy team. Since then, Lorre developed King County’s first data privacy program, responded to critical security incidents, and led significant enterprise initiatives to improve cybersecurity. Previously, Lorre worked with the federal government to protect health information security and privacy, as well as a Seattle-based national healthcare company.
“It is inspiring to work with such an amazing group of professionals who bring passion, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to keeping King County secure, “ Lorre said. “I look forward to partnering with colleagues across King County to continue strengthening our awareness around the importance of cybersecurity within our community.” https://kcemployees.com
