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Authorize County Manager to apply for and accept a FY2020 Cyber Security Grant Program
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND CAPITAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A FY2020 CYBER SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (CSGP) GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) provides funding to enhance and sustain local government cyber security posture and ensure information systems are secure and protected from cyber incidents via their Cyber Security Grant Program, which is not subject to any matching requirements; and
WHEREAS, the cyber security threat landscape continues to expand in size and complexity, with local government needing to ensure their cyber security measures are kept current and updated regularly relative to emerging threats; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of ITS Commissioner and Chief Information Officer has identified the need to acquire a network access and control solution as part of the overall effort to protect the County from a cybersecurity breach of information systems; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated total project cost is $87,000.00, of which the County will request $50,000.00 from the FY2020 Cyber Security Grant Program, and will contribute approximately $37,000.00 in leveraged funds towards the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized repres...
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