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Authorize a Shared Services Intergovernmental Agreement with NYS Information Technology Services
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SHARED SERVICES INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AND THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2022, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a $30 Million shared services program to enhance cyber defenses in Counties across New York State (NYS); and
WHEREAS, this NYS shared services program will be administered by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (NYS ITS) and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES); and
WHEREAS, under this shared services program, New York counties will be offered CrowdStrike endpoint detection and response (EDR) services at no cost; and
WHEREAS, EDR is a technology used to protect endpoints, often computers or servers, by monitoring and reacting to cyber threats in real-time to enhance protection of entire computer networks by detecting and isolating a compromised endpoint; and
WHEREAS, further, by sharing cyber threat information across NYS, this solution will enable NYS cyber security teams to, via the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC) in Brooklyn, NY, effectively track sophisticated attacks and promptly uncover incidents, as well as triage, validate and prioritize them, leading to faster and more precise remediation; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Manager and Division of ITS Commissioner and Chief Information Officer have identified Sullivan County’s need and desire to participate in this NYS Shared Services offering.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, to execute any and all necessary NYS ITS and DHSES intergovernmental agreements and documents necessary to participate in this NYS Shared Services offering; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding for this NYS shared services offering be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this program offering.