Publix IT director named to Florida cybersecurity task force
September 30, 2019 - The director of information technology and compliance at Publix Super Markets Inc. is one of eight people appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force. In his time at Publix, Bernard Kelly has held leadership positions including senior system analyst, applications architect and senior information technology manager, a news release said. The task force must review and assess the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure, governance and operations; analyze and identify potential improvements of state government cybersecurity programs, including individual state agencies; and prioritize the risks posed by identified threats.