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La Porte approves Huntress threat-hunting service; staff testing and training required
Summary
The Board of Public Works and Safety authorized citywide signature for Huntress, a threat-hunting cybersecurity service, and discussed staff testing, training and account controls.
The City of La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety on Oct. 21 authorized the mayor’s signature for Huntress, a commercial threat-hunting service that will operate alongside the city’s existing antivirus software.
Roscoe Hoffman, an IT representative, told the board Huntress is “a threat hunting program that works in conjunction with our current antivirus program.” Hoffman said the service allows staff to improve detection and response and that the program includes testing and training for employees. “If you don't do the training, I'll just disable your account until you do the training,” he said, describing a policy to enforce completion of required training.
Board members asked whether Huntress includes simulated phishing or staff testing; Hoffman confirmed staff testing and follow-up training would be part of the program. Hoffman said the request was proactive and not in response to a specific incident: “There have been other attacks…we're just looking at being proactive.”
The board approved the authorization by voice vote. Implementation will be handled by the IT department; staff noted the program will not replace basic user caution and said continued training is essential to reduce risk.
