Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County and the city of Oakland Park are seeking candidates for key specialty positions in technology.
At the recent Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, Candace Wynn of Florida Digital Service discussed strategies for improving cybersecurity through employee education.
In a recent case study, Todd Ryan, chief information officer for the county’s sheriff’s office, shared how they have implemented a centralized dashboard to track device behavior and uncover potential threats.
Other notable budget recommendations include $12.5 million for enterprise solutions and quality assurance, $5.3 million for enterprise program management, and $2.5 million for cybersecurity services.
Data from the county’s Access 2050 Transportation Survey will inform the Hillsborough County Transportation Planning Organization’s long-range plan to anticipate 25 years of potential transportation system needs and projects.
A few notable uses of tech include implementing a solution that provides top-down management and relief effort coordination for emergency response and enhancing the county’s ERP system.
According to a report, notable security flaws such as encrypting document IDs, changing documents’ security levels and altering websites’ source code could allow users to view and access restricted information.
For vendors interested in working with the state’s five largest counties, here are important budget timelines to know.
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As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, government agencies at all levels are facing a difficult task of securing their networks. Just look at these facts about ransomware attacks on state and local government:
