Clinton, Iowa — The Clinton County Board of Supervisors announces that all county information technology systems are online and operational following the early detection and successful mitigation of a potential internet security incident.
Earlier this week, county monitoring systems identified unusual network activity consistent with the initial stages of an internet intrusion attempt. In accordance with established best practices and incident response protocols, the County immediately initiated its incident response plan. Out of an abundance of caution, certain systems were temporarily taken offline to protect public data and ensure the integrity of county operations.
Clinton County engaged a certified third-party digital forensics and incident response team to conduct a comprehensive investigation. That team performed a full forensic analysis of affected and potentially affected systems. Their findings confirm that the threat was identified at a very early stage and effectively contained.
All critical systems, databases, and services have now been safely tested, and returned to full operation. Additional safeguards and enhanced monitoring measures have been implemented to further strengthen the County’s internet security posture.
“We take the security of our public systems and the trust of our residents extremely seriously,” said Dan Srp, Chairperson of the Clinton County Board of Supervisors. “Thanks to rapid detection, adherence to established cybersecurity protocols, and the expertise of our IT department and forensic specialists, we were able to prevent a potentially serious incident and ensure that our systems remain secure.”
Residents with questions may contact Clinton County Supervisor, Dan Srp, at dsrp@clintoncounty-ia.gov with any questions.
