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Salinas IT division outlines cybersecurity, AI policy and infrastructure plans
Summary
Information Systems Manager Carlos Ortega reported an FY24-25 operating budget of $4.83 million, 14 IT staff, and investments in governance, cybersecurity and AI policy; staff described plans for disaster recovery, governance and a phased office move to 65 West Salazar.
Carlos Ortega, information systems manager for the City of Salinas, gave the Finance Committee an overview of the IT division—s FY24-25 work, including governance changes, cybersecurity initiatives and initial uses of artificial intelligence.
Ortega said the division—s operating budget for FY24-25 was $4,830,000; the team supports 23 facilities and more than 700 staff citywide and consists of 14 employees. "Our vision encompasses meeting technological risk, service demands and operational needs through sound planning, cyber hygiene, governance and technical competency," Ortega said. He told the committee…
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