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Mount Vernon adopts expanded cybersecurity policy, names oversight structure and audit schedule
Summary
Council amended and adopted a revised cybersecurity policy that draws on NIST and Center for Internet Security guidance, designates the safety service director as chief information security officer (with option to delegate), sets training requirements and requires biennial compliance reviews.
Mount Vernon city council enacted an amended cybersecurity policy intended to formalize responsibilities, training, incident reporting and periodic audits for municipal information systems.
Councilman Mahan moved to replace the ordinance’s Exhibit A with a revised policy document; the amendment passed and council adopted the ordinance as amended. Staff told council the updated exhibit aligns the city with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Center for Internet Security frameworks and adds detail on risk management, access…
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