Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- The Aurora City Council appointed Mark Taghap as the new chief information security officer.
- Taghap has 23 years of IT experience in various industries.
The Aurora City Council recently appointed Mark Taghap as the new chief information security officer for the city. In this role, Taghap will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, conducting research, and maintaining information and cyber security policies for the city. Aldermen unanimously approved his appointment based on his extensive experience.
Taghap brings 23 years of experience in the information technology field, having worked in manufacturing, civil engineering, construction inspection, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, surveying, telecommunications, supply chain, and public service industries. He has a track record of success, having led and organized 14 relocations and new building acquisitions in the past eight years without any downtime.
His previous roles include information technology manager for Tangent Technologies, information technology director for Environmental Design International, Inc., IT work for companies like Robin Subaru Inc., Naperville Public Libraries, Tellabs Operations Inc., and Cross Communications. Taghap holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Northern Illinois University and has done postgraduate work in cyber security at the University of Texas, the University of Michigan, and the College of DuPage.
Overall, Taghap’s appointment as chief information security officer highlights the city’s commitment to strengthening its information and cyber security measures by bringing in a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the IT industry.
