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IT chief seeks computer upgrades and radio-conversion reserves tied to cybersecurity insurance
Summary
County IT requested replacement of 15 computers this year (and 15 next year) to meet Windows 11 and Sentinel requirements linked to cyber-insurance compliance; IT also asked to keep $20,000 reserved to manage 800 MHz radio conversion contingencies.
The county chief information officer briefed commissioners on an IT modernization plan tied to cybersecurity requirements and a radio-system conversion. He said state cyber center tools (Sentinel) flagged roughly 30 machines as out of date and explained that the county's cyber‑insurance coverage is conditional on meeting software‑support standards.
"It's telling us we've got 30 of them outdated," the IT director said, arguing for a phased replacement of 15 machines in 2025 and 15 in 2026 to maintain compliance and insurance eligibility. He also asked the commission to leave $20,000 in the radio conversion account to cover unknowns as the 800 MHz cutover proceeds; the radio project has been rescheduled multiple times this year.
Commissioners discussed comparisons to school‑district pay for IT staff and the county's difficulty competing for trained technicians. The commissioner group agreed the upgrades are important for continuity and security and asked staff to return with a prioritized replacement schedule and exact procurement quotes.
