District technology director reports on cybersecurity, E-Rate and a Category 1 RFP
Summary
Director of Technology Chris Shaw briefed the board on the district's E-Rate account, a resubmitted RFP for Category 1 transmission services required every 10 years, work-ticket backlog, and cybersecurity measures, emphasizing staff training as central to defense against attacks.
Director of Technology Chris Shaw updated the board on ongoing technology projects and infrastructure work during the Jan. 30 work session. He thanked district staff for their efforts, reviewed the work-ticket system and backlog handling, and described the district's E-Rate account and the resubmission of an RFP for Category 1 transmission services.
Shaw told the board that "the District is required by Law to submit an RFP for services every 10 years" and summarized the district's cybersecurity protections, saying "education and training of the staff is the strongest and best first line of defense against cyberattacks." He said a committee will review transmission proposals and award a contract following the RFP process.
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