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Skagway finance committee debates mandatory biometrics and scope in proposed device policy
Summary
The finance committee reviewed Resolution 25-18 to amend personnel policy by reference to an electronic communications and mobile-device policy after a cyber risk assessment found security gaps; members asked to exclude assembly members, remove proprietary vendor names, and make biometrics optional.
The Skagway finance committee on Aug. 5 reviewed a proposal to amend the municipality’s personnel policy so it incorporates an acceptable-use and mobile-device management policy intended to address vulnerabilities identified in a recent cyber risk assessment. Municipal Manager Alex Deetsch told the committee the assessment showed "critical vulnerabilities, including uncontrolled access to municipal data, inconsistent device security, and lack of a policy or guidelines about how municipal employees use municipal IT equipment." Deetsch said the policies were drafted by the IT committee with input from the municipality’s IT contractor to align with standard practices.
Committee members pressed for clearer language on who the policy would apply to…
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