How to Maximize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Cyber and Technology Modernization
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WorkshopHear from counties that have successfully identified technology projects relating to cyberdefense and technology infrastructure improvements and how they defined projects and met the requirements of the American Rescue Plan's government services and lost revenue allowance.How to Maximize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Cyber and Technology ModernizationFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022, 2:45 pm
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How to Maximize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Cyber and Technology Modernization
Hear from counties that have successfully identified technology projects relating to cyberdefense and technology infrastructure improvements and how they defined projects and met the requirements of the American Rescue Plan's government services and lost revenue allowance. Examples will include broadband, remote work, third-party access, infrastructure improvements, and incorporating best practices and lessons learned from NACo's Cyberattack Simulation on third party threats.
Hear from counties that have successfully identified technology projects relating to cyberdefense and technology infrastructure improvements and how they defined projects and met the requirements of the American Rescue Plan's government serv2022-02-14Workshop2022-02-23
Hear from counties that have successfully identified technology projects relating to cyberdefense and technology infrastructure improvements and how they defined projects and met the requirements of the American Rescue Plan's government services and lost revenue allowance. Examples will include broadband, remote work, third-party access, infrastructure improvements, and incorporating best practices and lessons learned from NACo's Cyberattack Simulation on third party threats.
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