Resolution Amending the 2025 Budget and Authorizing the Acceptance of a State & Local Cybersecurity Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Emergency Management and the Implementation of a Managed Cyber Security Threat Detection and Response Solution

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established grant funding through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to award grants to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems. The SLCGP provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments to improve their cybersecurity capabilities. Administered through the federal Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the program aims to help state, local, and tribal governments improve their cybersecurity posture and better protect their networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.

In Wisconsin, the SLCGP is administered by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the Division of Enterprise Technology (DET)

In May 2025, the MIS Department applied for one of these grants to procure and implement a monitored security incident detection and response system (MDR) for one year as a proof of concept.  This is intended to demonstrate the value of the solution and assist in securing funding in future budget cycles to ensure the long-term sustainability of the service.

On October 2, 2025, WEM notified Sauk County of the award of this grant pending acceptance by the County Board.  This resolution is to accept the grant funding and authorize the MIS department to move forward with contracting for an MDR service for one year.