To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: James Terry, CISO
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's IT Department to travel to the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in National Harbor, Maryland; dates of travel are June 3 - 5, 2024; total cost for travel not to exceed $6350.00 to be paid from account 1010-228.01-910.005
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the travel and attendance for the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit at National Harbor, Maryland for CISO James Terry at a cost not to exceed 6350.00.
The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit is one of two premiere security conferences in the United States. Keeping up with changes and advances is important to the successful function of Genesee County's security practice. This conference will help us explore market trends through keynote talks & seminars and vendor presentations as well as glean practices and strengthen knowledge networks. It is a 3 day event.
Attendee: James Terry, Cyber Security Manager
Cost: $3825.00, Conference Registration
$225.00, Transportation, Parking & Fees
$700.00, Airfare
$1600.00, Lodging & Meals
Total $6350.00
BACKGROUND:
In today's dynamic and ever-growing global risk landscape, staying current on all existing and emerging threats is paramount to securing our infrastructure. Attending the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit is an excellent way to quickly learn about emerging threats and technology.
DISCUSSION:
None
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The total cost for attendance will not exceed $6,350.00 and is budgeted utilizing account 1010-228.01-910.005.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
IMPACT ON INDIRECT COSTS:
None
IMPACT ON OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
None
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Chief Information Officer to authorize travel and overnight lodging for the Chief Information Security Officer to attend the 2024 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, June 3 - 5, 2024, at a cost not to exceed $6350.00 to be paid from account 1010-228.01-910.005, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the May 1, 2024 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).