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Clermont County to pursue state cybersecurity training through Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement program
Summary
County ISD director Chris Davis told commissioners that the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (OPCI) program offers a three‑gateway training, assessments, tabletop exercises and ongoing mentorship; commissioners directed staff to prepare a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and nondisclosure agreement to begin onboarding.
Clermont County Information Systems Director Chris Davis told the commissioners on July 23 that the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (OPCI) program and the Ohio Cyber Range Institute will provide role‑based cyber training, assessments, exercises and persistent mentorship to local governments at no cost to the county under federal/state grant funding.
Davis summarized OPCI as "cutting edge education tailored to our organization and the different roles of our staff" and described three gateways that move an agency from foundational awareness to practiced response: (1) understanding concepts and standards, (2) behavior and practice change, and (3) plan‑driven drills and exercises. He said the program provides bite‑sized online lessons (5–15 minutes), role‑specific coursework for general employees through administration, and live simulation exercises. Davis also noted House Bill 96 (passed June 25) includes cybersecurity training language and that OPCI training "satisfy the requirements" in that provision.
Commissioners directed staff to proceed with preparing a memorandum of understanding and nondisclosure agreement, agree on a start date with the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, and schedule the county onboarding and launch. County staff will return the MOU to the board for signature. No formal funding or contract amendment was approved at the meeting; participation is presented as a state‑supported training program.
