Chief Information Security Officer at Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
📍 Olympia, Washington, United States
Iain Sloan is a 40-year IT veteran and the current Chief Information Security Officer at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. His extensive career began in a Scottish steelworks and includes 17 years in Texas state government before moving into Washington state roles. He holds a Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential from ISC2.
Originally from Scotland, Iain relocated to Washington in 2018, drawn by a love for the outdoors, including mountains, lakes, and coastal waters. He previously lived in Texas for 17 years with his wife, who is from the state, showcasing a life split between diverse regions.
He is scheduled to give a presentation titled, “Dont Panic! ’ A Hitchhikers Guide to Incident Response. ”
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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States
Personality Overview
How Iain shows up
Fast But Analytical
Quality Focused
Thorough Evaluator
They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical
Priorities
Topics Iain cares about
Incident Response
He is giving an upcoming presentation on incident response, demonstrating his expertise and focus on helping others navigate security events.
Public Sector IT
His career includes long tenures at state agencies in both Texas and Washington, indicating a deep understanding of government IT environments.
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Career
Work history
7-2025
Chief Information Security Officer
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
6-2021 - 7-2025
Information Technology Operations Manager
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
10-2018 - 6-2021
Service Desk Supervisor
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
6-2013 - 6-2018
Network Specialist IV
Texas Department of State Health Services
11-2001 - 6-2013
Network Specialist III
Texas Department of State Health Services
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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