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Cass County IT reports backup changes and cybersecurity grant loss; migration to new GIS underway
Summary
IT reported a planned migration of backups (new off-site requirements), loss of state/local cybersecurity grant funding in April 2027, ongoing network and access-control upgrades, and a move from Elevate to Beacon Schneider for GIS mapping.
CJ, the county IT representative, told commissioners the county is replacing end‑of‑life backup systems and will need off‑site backups more than 20 miles from the data location under new legislation; the county is moving toward cloud backups and reviewing vendor options.
CJ also reported that the state/local cybersecurity grant program (SLCGP) funding will end in April 2027, which will reduce funding for tools such as CrowdStrike and the county's phishing‑awareness program; CJ said the loss will require budget adjustments. He also described a migration from Elevate to Beacon Schneider for GIS services and said training for staff and the public will be scheduled.
