Steven Pryor is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), leading statewide efforts to secure Texas’s critical transportation infrastructure. He oversees 24/7 cybersecurity operations, ensures TxDOT systems are built securely, and collaborates with public and private partners to provide trusted, resilient solutions.

With 17 years of cybersecurity experience across the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of State, and multiple Texas agencies, Steven brings deep expertise in risk management, assessment, and security governance. Prior to joining TxDOT, he served as a Cybersecurity Assessor for the Department of State and Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Texas Health and Human Services.