City of San Diego

The City of San Diego is committed to maintaining a robust, innovative, and secure infrastructure supporting its residents and the broader business community. With a focus on technological advancement and cybersecurity, San Diego seeks to lead by example in integrating cutting-edge solutions that safeguard data and enhance the digital interactions of its citizens. As is indicated in the City’s strategic plan, San Diego aims to foster regional prosperity by ensuring that the entire region benefits from a thriving, skilled, and educated workforce capable of tackling the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. This commitment is further demonstrated through strategic collaborations with industry leaders and academic institutions to foster a resilient and forward-thinking urban ecosystem. As the eighth-largest city in the United States, San Diego continues to prioritize and invest in technology that drives economic growth and ensures a secure future for all its stakeholders.  

In response to the escalating complexity and frequency of cyber threats, the Cal Poly Digital Transformation Hub (DxHub), Amazon Web Services (AWS), the City of San Diego, the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), and 11:59 have come together to create "My eCISO," a generative AI conversational agent. This strategic initiative leverages AWS's scalable architecture and 11:59's Generative AI capabilities to offer dynamic interviewing and customized, advanced security recommendations. Doing so equips businesses of all sizes with the tools to effectively protect their data, thus democratizing cybersecurity across San Diego's diverse business landscape. 

Ian Brazill, the Assistant Deputy Director from the City of San Diego’s Department of IT, underlined the project’s significance:  "Staying ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape is crucial. The My eCISO project highlights how Generative AI, in the form of a conversational AI agent, can empower businesses and organizations of all sizes with the capabilities of a virtual Chief Information Security Officer.” This initiative underscores the critical role of advanced technological integration in enhancing local cybersecurity infrastructure, aiming to provide all-encompassing security solutions that are accessible to all sectors within the community.