Andy Hanks is a business-driven cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience in information technology, a Master of Science in Information Systems, and multiple cybersecurity certifications. As Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Montana, Andy’s mission is to protect citizen's data. Andy partners with state and federal agencies to identify threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and reduce risks; and he collaborates with cybersecurity leaders across the nation to develop and implement best practices.

Andy represents Montana’s cybersecurity interests in the State Legislature, State Information Technology Manager’s Council, and the State Information Technology Board. He is chair of the Montana Information Security Advisory Council, a member of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center Executive Committee, and a member of the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government Coordinating Council. Andy enjoys backpacking, watching football, and riding his motorcycle.