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After Franklin County ransomware, Somerset commissioners keep cybersecurity coverage unchanged pending county risk-pool review
Summary
County staff reviewed the shared cybersecurity insurance that covers the 16 UT counties, described a Franklin County ransom negotiation that lowered a $250,000 demand to $85,000, and recommended keeping the county's purchase intact while counties with heightened risk pursue additional riders.
County administrators reviewed the county-risk-pool approach to cybersecurity coverage and recommended no changes to Somerset's current arrangement.
Administrator Speaker 1 said the pooled policy provides $1 million in coverage across participating counties, carries a $50,000 deductible, and Somerset's portion of liability insurance includes roughly…
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