Number
250815
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. SPIKER
Title
Substitute resolution relating to required cybersecurity training for City employees.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Administration - Information Technology and Management Division to develop a mandatory cybersecurity training program for all City employees.
Body
Whereas, The Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division (ITMD) supports and maintains the computing infrastructure for most City departments, including the management of email, support for the City's internet site and web-based applications, and the implementation of anti-virus and malware protection; and
Whereas, Phishing, ransomware, and other cybersecurity threats are increasingly targeted towards municipal governments; and
Whereas, Recent phishing test emails that were sent to City employees resulted in an uncomfortably high failure rate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division shall develop a cybersecurity training program within 90 days of adoption of this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the cybersecurity training program shall be mandatory for all City employees that have City issued email accounts; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the cybersecurity training program shall include the compilation of data for each City department, including the percentage of employees per department that completed the training and the percentage of employees per department that passed subsequent tests and evaluations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division shall communicate a summary of the cybersecurity training program to the Finance and Personnel Committee within 90 days of adoption of this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Administration...
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