County News

Creating a Culture of Cyber Security at Work

Businesses and their employees are responsible for a wide range of sensitive information that is often appealing to cyber criminals. Week 2 will provide resources and education on ways for businesses and employees to enhance their cybersecurity practices. Resources such as the DHS Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community (C3) Voluntary Program can provide assistance for businesses to learn how to improve cyber risk management processes.

Workplace Security Risk Calculator

Twitter Chat Schedule for Cyber Security Awareness Month: Weekly twitter chats @cyber #ChatSTC

(Moderated by STOP. THINK. CONNECT. @STOPTHINKCONNECT)

Oct 15 2-3 PM CDT  Digital Parenting – Keep Your Connected Family Safe

Oct 22 2-3 PM CDT  Cybersecurity & the Evolving Internet of Things

Oct 29 2-3 PM CDT  So You Want to Work in Cybersecurity?

Route 1055 between N 400 Road and N 500 Road will be opened to traffic through construction on Tuesday, September 29, weather permitting.  Traffic will be carried on the milled asphalt pavement through October 4.  Route 1055 between N 500 Road and N 600 Road will remain closed.

Asphalt surfacing on Route 1055 from N 400 Road to the bridge 0.1-mile north of N 500 Road is anticipated to be laid the week of October 5.  Traffic on Route 1055 between N 400 Road and N 500 Road will be controlled by one-lane traffic signs and flaggers during asphalt surfacing operations.

The City of Lawrence is conducting a comprehensive revision of its urban agriculture policies.  The Douglas County Food Policy Council (DCFPC) is hosting a public meeting to take feedback on a proposed draft of the urban agriculture policy changes. 

The meeting will take place September 28th from 6pm to 8pm at the Union Pacific Depot, Community Room, at 402 North 2nd St. in North Lawrence. A brief presentation about the draft and community input responses will occur between 6:00 and 6:30, followed by small-table discussions by key topic areas.