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Village accepts state grant for multifactor authentication tokens valued at $6,001.58
Summary
Rye Brook accepted a New York State grant providing multifactor authentication hardware tokens at a total value of $6,001.58 and $0.40; the tokens and support are 100% grant funded and will be distributed to staff as determined by IT.
Trustees approved acceptance of a state grant that will provide multifactor authentication (MFA) hardware tokens to strengthen the village’s cybersecurity. The administrator said the grant covers the tokens and support, including training, and that the state is providing the hardware at no cost to the village.
The administrator explained the tokens are individual devices that can be carried by staff and provide a higher level of authentication than phone codes or apps. The grant amount was reported in the meeting record as $6,001.58 and $0.40, and the administrator said the program includes management and support from the state.
Trustees voted to accept the grant and authorized the mayor and administrator to execute any documents necessary to implement the program; an IT consultant will recommend which accounts or positions receive the tokens.
