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BUDGET AMENDMENT: FY23 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SLCGP) AWARD
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SPONSOR
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Peter Purcell, CIO and Jeff McCartney, CISO
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BACKGROUND
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Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in cybersecurity threats, highlighting the urgent need for robust defenses. There are ongoing news reports of successful cyberattacks affecting private and public entities. These reports serve as a stark reminder of the growing sophistication and frequency of such attacks, underscoring the critical importance of proactive cybersecurity measures. The Guilford County Information Technology department, in support of the County’s mission to provide Quality Government, is committed to protecting personal data, maintaining services, and building public trust by strengthening the County’s defenses against Cyber-attack. As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the federal government established the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) providing crucial funding to help state, local and territorial governments bolster their cybersecurity defenses. The state of North Carolina was awarded approximately $10.8 million in federal grant funding for FY23, 80% to be disbursed to local government entities with a maximum award of $200,000.
The Guilford County Information Technology department applied on January 30, 2024 for, and was awarded on October 10, 2024, the FY23 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) grant provided by the NC Department of Public Safety in the amount of $199,090 with a period of performance thru February 28, 2027. These funds must be allocated to Equipment (which includes software) in the amount of $192,290, Planning in the amount of $4,800, and Training in the amount of $2,000. The funds will be used to further strengthen our Cyber defense by purchasing and implementing Checkpoint Harmony SASE Private Internet Access Solution through their reseller, the Te...
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