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Meeting Date:	06/08/2020
Cybersecurity
Submitted for:	Carlos Guerra	Submitted By:	Lizette Torres
Department:	Auditor

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to disable users' access who have access to a local government computer system or database, including the financial system, and are not in compliance with the Cyber Security Awareness Training Certification (HB 3834) by June 14, 2020; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Under a new state law, Texas Government Code §2054.5191, effective June 14, 2019, requires all local government employees and elected officials who have access to a local government computer system or database to annually complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). Training must be completed by June 14, 2020.

Solution: Ensure eligible employees and all County officials complete the cybersecurity training by June 14, 2020 and disable any user who fails to complete the Security Awareness Training Certification (HB 3834) by the due date. In addition, annually require current and new employees to complete the cybersecurity awareness training within a reasonable time to maintain or obtain access to any local government computer system or database, including the financial system.

Result: Compliance with State statute as determined by Commissioners Court.

Previous court action: February 10, 2020, agenda item #23.

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