File #: 19-4530    Version: 1 Name: Res - Cyber Security Training
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/19/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/2/2019 Final action: 12/2/2019
Title: A resolution selecting a cybersecurity training program and requiring related verification, reporting and auditing.
Attachments: 1. Resolution - Cybersecurity, 2. House Bill 3834

Title

A resolution selecting a cybersecurity training program and requiring related verification, reporting and auditing.

 

Body

This year the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas enacted House Bill 3834 which requires annual cybersecurity training for local government employees and elected officials. The bill requires the training program to be certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). The bill also requires the city to verify, report and audit the completion of the training. KnowBe4 is the City’s current security training vendor and has been certified as an authorized training vendor by the Texas DIR.

 

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends approval of the resolution.

 

Attachment(s)

Resolution

House Bill 3834

 

Drafter

Zak LaJoie

 

Head of Department

Zak LaJoie