Arthur Michalec, IT Security Advisor, IT Service Delivery, provided an update on the current cyber security posture of the Region of Peel in relation to the last update presented at the September 2020 Audit and Risk Committee meeting. He identified IT cyber security recommendations that were successfully completed and additional accomplishments achieved which include: approximately 90 older server operation systems were removed or replaced to reduce application operating risks; implementation of new security technologies and audit capabilities; staff cyber security training; and, operations security scorecards to determine how well the Region’s best practices and operations are being applied. He provided an overview of the updated IT workplan to 2022.
In response to a concern raised by Councillor Sinclair regarding enhanced security of mobile devices, Arthur Michalec responded that android type platforms have programs that can be uncontrolled making them more vulnerable; platforms such as Apple have less vulnerability however there are degrees of cyber threats that can affect those applications as well. He noted that staff are addressing the security concerns raised.
On the advice of the Commissioner of Service Excellence and Innovation, discussion of this item continued “in camera”.
RECOMMENDATION ARC-16-2021:
That the Audit and Risk Committee proceed “in camera” to receive information regarding the security of the property of the municipality or local board.
RECOMMENDATION ARC-17-2021:
That the Audit and Risk Committee move out of “In Camera”.
Committee moved in camera at 11:40 a.m.
Committee moved out of in camera at 11:48 a.m.
Information Regarding the Security of the Municipality or Local Board (Oral)
Received