Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Cybersecurity It topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Jerome County approves YubiKeys for multi‑factor authentication and new sheriff door badges
Summary
The Board unanimously approved $6,960 for YubiKey devices to implement multi‑factor authentication and $1,062.15 for sheriff office badges to control door access as part of county cybersecurity and physical access upgrades.
Jerome County commissioners voted unanimously on April 13 to buy YubiKey security tokens for multi‑factor authentication and to purchase new badges for sheriff’s‑office door access.
IT staffer Matthew McGregor told the Board Microsoft is initializing multi‑factor enforcement and staff recommended issuing YubiKey tokens for employees who cannot use personal devices. Commissioner Howell moved to approve $6,960 for YubiKeys and $1,062.15 for sheriff badges; the motion carried unanimously.
The purchases accompany broader county efforts to harden systems and secure physical access at the sheriff’s office; IT staff noted the options will accommodate employees without cell phones.
