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Wisconsin

IT Status Report & Strategic Plan

February 23, 2026 · Version 2.0

Executive Summary

Governor

Tony Evers (D)

CIO

Trina Zanow

CISO

Bill Brinkley

IT Organization

Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) -- Department of Administration

State Agencies

70

Population

5.9M

✓ Key Strengths

  • Award-winning CIO Trina Zanow recognized as GovTech Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers 2025 -- providing stable, experienced IT leadership since 2020 with 25+ years in state government
  • BadgerNet statewide telecommunications network provides enterprise backbone connecting state agencies, schools, libraries, and local governments -- unique shared infrastructure asset
  • Over $1 billion BEAD broadband allocation approved -- one of the largest state allocations -- with $13M Digital Equity Capacity Grant for comprehensive connectivity strategy
  • Governor's Task Force on Workforce and AI produced Advisory Action Plan establishing proactive, policy-driven approach to AI governance and workforce adaptation

⚠ Key Risks

  • No new state broadband funding in recent budgets despite $1B+ BEAD allocation -- state match and sustainability beyond federal funding uncertain
  • CISO turnover: Bill Brinkley is third CISO since 2023 (after Alan Greenberg and Troy Stairwalt departures) -- leadership continuity in cybersecurity is fragile
  • Approximately half of state employees may be working remotely with no comprehensive tracking -- creating security, oversight, and IT support challenges
  • DOJ WCAG 2.1 AA website accessibility compliance deadline of April 24, 2026 approaching with no public audit results across state web properties

Capability Areas

Capability Radar

Cybersecurity & …AI & AutomationDigital Governme…Data Management …Workforce & Tale…Cloud ServicesBroadband & Conn…IT Procurement &…Interoperability…Legacy Moderniza…
Wisconsin

Current IT Projects

ProjectStatusDescriptionTimeline
BEAD Broadband ExpansionApprovedOver $1 billion federal broadband deployment program targeting 175,000+ unserved and underserved homes and businesses. NTIA approved Final Proposal December 2025. Construction expected to begin 2026.2026-2030
Digital Equity ImplementationIn Progress$13 million Digital Equity Capacity Grant program implementing Wisconsin's Digital Equity Plan to enhance affordable internet access and digital skills across all communities.2025-2028
MyWisconsin ID Platform EnhancementOperationalCloud-hosted identity management system providing secure single sign-on with multi-factor authentication for citizen and business access to state services.Operational, expanding
Governor's Cybersecurity InitiativeActiveMulti-faceted cybersecurity strengthening effort including Governor's Cybersecurity Summit 2026, local government cyber grants, and updated security policies under new CISO Bill Brinkley.2025-2026
One-Stop Business PortalIn DevelopmentUnified digital portal simplifying business interactions with state agencies -- licensing, permitting, registration, and compliance in a single platform.2025-2027

100-Day Strategic Plan

Quick-win initiatives for immediate impact

200-Day Strategic Plan

Strategic initiatives for sustained transformation

Sources

  1. Wisconsin Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) -- Home (accessed 2026-02-23)
  2. DET Senior Leadership -- Trina Zanow, Bill Brinkley (accessed 2026-02-23)
  3. GovDelivery: DOA Appoints Bill Brinkley as State CISO (accessed 2026-02-23)
  4. StateScoop: Trina Zanow Bio -- Wisconsin CIO (accessed 2026-02-23)
  5. GovTech Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers 2025 -- Trina Zanow (accessed 2026-02-23)
  6. Wisconsin Digital Government Summit 2025 (accessed 2026-02-23)
  7. Wisconsin Governor's Cybersecurity Summit 2026 (accessed 2026-02-23)
  8. Wisconsin PSC BEAD Process (accessed 2026-02-23)
  9. GovDelivery: Gov. Evers BEAD Proposal Approved for $1B+ in Federal Funding (accessed 2026-02-23)
  10. GovDelivery: Wisconsin $13M Digital Equity Grant Approved (accessed 2026-02-23)
  11. Governor's Task Force on Workforce and AI Advisory Action Plan (accessed 2026-02-23)
  12. Wisconsin Acceptable Technology Use, Access, and Security Policy (March 2025) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  13. Wisconsin IT Security Standards Handbook -- Isora GRC Analysis (accessed 2026-02-23)
  14. NTIA BEAD Progress Dashboard (accessed 2026-02-23)
  15. NASCIO 2025 State CIO Top 10 Priorities (accessed 2026-02-23)
  16. DOJ Title II Web Accessibility Rule -- WCAG 2.1 AA (April 24, 2026 deadline) (accessed 2026-02-23)