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Wayne County IT flags rise in cybersecurity threats, eyes 24/7 operations for public safety systems
Summary
Information Technology Director Matt Ury reported an increase in cybersecurity threats and a major attempted breach that was contained; IT also noted transfer of public-safety responsibilities from EMS to IT and a priority to create a 24/7 operations schedule as part of a multi-year plan.
IT Director Matt Ury told the Finance Committee that in 2025 public-safety IT duties were transferred from EMS to the IT department and that establishing a 24/7 operational schedule remains a priority. He said the department currently has one vacant position and described cybersecurity threats as substantially increased, citing a "major attempted breach over the weekend" that staff successfully managed.
Ury also credited county employees for recognizing and reporting phishing attempts, which has aided defensive measures. He framed the 24/7 staffing goal as part of a broader five- to ten-year strategic plan to ensure continuous support for public-safety systems, including Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD). The report underscores ongoing recruitment and resilience-building needs in county IT operations.
The committee did not take separate action on IT staffing during this meeting; the department's annual report was submitted for committee review.
