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Loeffler consultant lays out Minnetrista cybersecurity posture, urges pen tests and incident planning
Summary
A Loeffler consultant told the Minnetrista City Council on April 6 that existing protections — firewalls, endpoint detection (SentinelOne) and a managed detection service (Arctic Wolf) — are strong but recommended annual penetration tests, an incident-response plan and budgeted upgrades for 2027.
At a Minnetrista City Council work session on April 6, a vendor consultant from Loeffler gave a detailed briefing on the city’s current cybersecurity controls and a menu of recommended next steps, and staff asked the council to consider budgeting for new measures in 2027.
Jeff (Loeffler) told the council the city’s two internet connections (city hall/PD and another for the water/treatment group) are protected by firewalls with active gateway security services that scan traffic for malware and intrusions. “SentinelOne is an EDR which is called endpoint detection and response,” Jeff said, describing the city’s endpoint protection as an “AI powered” layer aimed at preventing ransomware. He added the…
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