Town Of Smithtown Earns $50,000 Cyber Security Grant
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."
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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