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Cybersecurity Training & Staff Risk Reduction
Cybersecurity Compliance · Workforce Risk Mitigation
High Priority
About this project
El Paso County faces a Texas cybersecurity training mandate with an August 2025 deadline, alongside measurable goals to reduce staff phishing vulnerability. The internally managed IT environment currently lacks endpoint and credential management controls, creating material exposure to cyber incidents affecting county operations and residents.
The opportunity
Secured federal grant funding totaling nearly $900K is available now, with the BJA FY 2026 JAG Program offering up to $4.9M in additional eligible funding. Acting before the August 2025 compliance deadline reduces regulatory and operational risk while maximizing an already-funded procurement window.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
Discuss this project →Web & Document Accessibility Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county faces active mandates requiring ADA-compliant digital information and documents by 2027, with WCAG 2.1 Level AA website compliance targeted by April 2028. Gaps in document and PDF accessibility create legal exposure and limit equitable public access to government services.
The opportunity
Dual compliance deadlines create a structured, multi-phase procurement window with budget already approved and timelines established. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk, ensures equitable service delivery, and positions the county ahead of enforcement thresholds.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Works Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates heavy equipment and specialized vehicles without deployed dash cams or a telematics platform, limiting incident documentation and liability management. Workers' compensation costs for fleet maintenance have risen 11.4%, and the current GPS tracking subscription expires January 31, 2027, creating a formal replacement decision window.
The opportunity
The 2027 contract expiration anchors a near-term procurement cycle, and fleet initiatives are budget-approved with defined timelines. Acting within the current fiscal planning window allows the county to reduce liability exposure, improve operational oversight, and align with existing GIS workflows already in use across departments.
Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's joint emergency management plan lacks public transparency on its current status, and the emergency management department operates on a limited budget of approximately $196,000 for new initiatives. Past incidents have exposed slow public communication during emergencies, and preparedness gap assessments indicate meaningful deficiencies in readiness and response capability.
The opportunity
Active EOP review and scheduled evacuation drills signal a near-term decision window, while an existing DOJ grant and over $3M in annual public safety technology investment provide viable funding pathways. Addressing preparedness gaps now reduces operational and compliance risk and strengthens the county's ability to protect residents during critical incidents.
DOJ grant
Discuss this project →Endpoint and Credential Security Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county's internally managed IT environment lacks named endpoint management and password management solutions, creating measurable gaps in device visibility, patch compliance, and credential security. With annual IT spend exceeding $27M and an active SIEM investment, the absence of these controls elevates operational and cyber risk across a large, complex technology environment.
The opportunity
A federal justice assistance grant program offering up to $4.9M is conditionally aligned with information systems and technology improvements, providing a viable funding path within the upcoming fiscal cycle. Addressing these capability gaps now reduces breach exposure, supports the state's cybersecurity training mandate, and strengthens the county's overall security posture.
BJA FY 2026 JAG Program
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