Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas Office of the Governor to Identify Recommendations for Improving the Security of the City of McKinney’s Information Technology Environment and Accept Funding if Awarded
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community and Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: February 4, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
CONTACT: Omar Rodriguez, Chief Information Officer
Mahmood Khan, Deputy Chief Information Officer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Approval of Resolution to apply for and accept grant award, if funded, for identifying recommendations to improve the security of the City of McKinney’s information technology environment.
ITEM SUMMARY:
If awarded, the funding will be used to pay for a consultant to examine how zero trust architecture would improve security of the City’s information technology environment and provide recommendations for implementation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zero trust architecture is a term used to describe security infrastructure and strategies that are based on requiring authentication to various data and limiting privileges and access to data, among other security measures.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The City is requesting $84,800 in grant funding. If awarded funding, a 20% match is required in the amount of $21,200 for a total project cost of $106,000. The source of the 20% match is the Information Technology Department’s professional services account.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A