The
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
(DHSES) awarded the Town of Smithtown $50,000 in grant funding for cyber
security, the Town announced.
This is the second year in a row that the Town has received this award, intended to enhance and sustain the Town’s approach to securing confidential data and personal information.
“With
the many threats out there making news headlines, from hacked emails to
ransomware and malware, we have an obligation to defend the sensitive
information our community entrusts us to secure,” Supervisor Edward R.
Wehrheim stated via press release. “The funding from this grant will
serve as a great assistance in our efforts to update our digital
infrastructure and modernize equipment.”
This is the second year in a row that the Town has received this award, intended to enhance and sustain the Town’s approach to securing confidential data and personal information.
The grant will go toward resources and equipment necessary to prevent disruption and defend the integrity and the use of Town-wide information systems. Additionally, the grant will aid the Town in assessing cyber security risks and developing actionable plans that focus on response and immediate remediation to cyber incidents. Lastly, the grant will work to ensure that Smithtown is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary for providing cyber security awareness training to staff.
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