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Virginia National Guard conducts on‑site cybersecurity assessment for Henry County; staff urged to consider additional IT staffing
Summary
County IT staff said a five‑person Virginia Army National Guard cyber team performed an on‑site assessment Nov. 17–21, provided a written report identifying strengths and areas for improvement and recommended increased IT staffing; the Guard delivered the work at no cost, officials said.
Henry County officials told the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 25 that the county hosted a five‑person team from the Virginia Army National Guard Cyber Brigade for a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment.
IT director Mark Alley said the team conducted staff interviews, reviewed fiscal security, scanned internal and external networks and provided a report outlining the county’s cyber posture and suggested improvements. Alley said the Guard was complimentary of current efforts but identified areas for enhancement — including a recommendation to increase IT staffing to address identified gaps. County officials said the on‑site mission would have cost many thousands of dollars if contracted externally, and that the Guard delivered the work at no cost.
Alley described the assessment as thorough and noted that while he could not disclose specific vulnerabilities in a public meeting, the report will guide improvements and staffing decisions.
What’s next: Staff will review the Guard’s report and consider the staffing and technical recommendations; specifics on timelines or hiring were not provided in the meeting.
