8.3. SR 09-18-2017 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Eclty1� ,.,�� Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 8.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business September 18, 2017 Cal Portner, City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by Information Security Committee Reviewed by Action Requested Appoint,by motion, Councilmember to the Information Security Committee. Background/Discussion The IT Division has worked diligently to ensure our firewalls and malware protections are as secure as possible. ERMU requires even deeper asset security thus the ERMU leadership team identified information security and physical security for water and electric distribution assets as a priority. Following our Ransomware attack which was successfully foiled,we have looked further to find vulnerabilities and educate staff. We have worked with ERMU to develop a scope of work,reviewed quotes, and selected a consultant to perform a joint information security assessment. One of the early recommendations from the consultant was to develop an information security committee which would assist with the development of policy language,perform and report on risk assessment, develop data needed for the budgeting process, and assist with staff education and awareness. The city and ERMU have initiated a management advisory committee and is seeking representation from each of our governing bodies as any likely work product would require additional capital expenditure. Further it would be helpful to have council/commission liaisons with greater depth of understanding of our technology and vulnerabilities. Financial Impact N/A Attachments ■ ERMU Management Policy The Elk River Vision A PehoMing community Pitb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P,`01 W E H E 8 6 T service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1