IT manager flags security concerns and subscription cost increases in 2027 budget
IT Manager Ben Boyd told the Council the 2027 IT budget increase mainly reflects converting an IT Support Specialist to a full-year position and cited rising software subscription costs and recent news about water-system threats as reasons to consider additional security investments.
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IT Manager Ben Boyd reviewed department operations and said the primary budget increase for 2027 comes from funding the IT Support Specialist position for a full year rather than a partial year as in 2026. Boyd also highlighted rising subscription costs for software the city uses and identified cybersecurity as a priority after recent news reports about threats to water systems.
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