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Montcalm County approves multi-factor authentication for computers that access LEIN
Summary
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners voted to deploy dual multi-factor authentication on county computers that access the LEIN law‑enforcement network, approving the controller’s recommended option after a discussion about costs and future requirements.
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to require dual multi‑factor authentication for county computers that access the state law‑enforcement information network known in the meeting as “LEIN.” Vice Chairman Peterson moved to authorize the accounting controller to accept the second option, which limits deployment to machines that access LEIN; the motion carried on a voice vote.
The measure matters because the state has indicated computers with access to LEIN must use enhanced authentication. "It's going to be more of a proactive approach, basically," Brenda, the accounting controller, said during the discussion, explaining the county had options to deploy…
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