Title
Resolution approving the Lake County Cyber Security Awareness Training Policy.
Staff Summary
* Although Lake County has had a Cyber Security Awareness Training Program in place for several years, this new policy formalizes the program to include the scope, authorities, and general guidelines.
* This policy directs and authorizes the County Administrator to develop and issue directives and procedures for the effective implementation and enforcement of this policy and to adapt to changing circumstances and business needs, consistent with County's commitment to maintaining cyber security.
* The Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends that all federal, state and County governments implement regular cyber security awareness training to reduce the risk and impact from cyber security threats by educating employees on their role in combatting these threats.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County has had a Cyber Security Awareness Training Program in place for several years, and there is a need to formalize the program and establish guidelines through the Cyber Security Awareness Training Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security Agency recommends that all federal, state and county governments implement regular cyber security awareness training to reduce the risk and impact from cyber security threats by educating employees on their role in combatting these threats; and
WHEREAS, this policy directs and authorizes the County Administrator to develop and issue directives and procedures for the effective implementation and enforcement of this policy and to adapt to changing circumstances and business needs, consistent with County's commitment to maintaining cyber security; and
WHEREAS, this policy is intended to comply with applicable state and federal laws and is based on relevant cyber security guidance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the attached Cyber ...
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