Vernon County updates password policy and backs cybersecurity grant; board approves software license funding
The board adopted Policy No. 305 (password security), backed a State and Local Cyber Security Grant application (~$60,000 reimbursement), and approved a $44,117.50 budget amendment to cover Catalis and Microsoft licensing.
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The county moved to tighten its IT controls and seek external cybersecurity funding at the May 15 meeting. The Board adopted Resolution 2025-27 to revise Policy No. 305 (Password Security); IT Director Conner Simon presented the update as a clarification to maintain compliance and modernize password requirements. The policy requires passwords of at least 14 characters, use of password managers (KeePass preinstalled on county devices), and other technical controls.
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