The Department of Technology is expected to give Columbus City Council an update Monday night on the city's cyber security following a July breach.
The council is expected to vote on legislation involving funding for the Department of Technology. The department states more than $2 million in expenses aren't related to the attack, but wouldn't agree to an interview with WOSU to discuss the funds.
The Department of Technology is asking the council to approve the spending on a boundary network to support WiFi and phone hardware.
The legislation is on its second reading this week. City officials say the expense isn't associated with the breach. Personal data from thousands of city workers and residents was exposed on the dark web.
There are multiple uses for a boundary network, including increased security. WOSU asked what the city was using for a boundary network previously and if it was breached during the cyber attack, but didn't receive a response.
Department officials said the boundary network will keep their IT infrastructure modern and supported.
City officials stated in an email the spending was planned, but council has to amend the capital improvement budget to cover the cost. The budget is expected to pass after three readings.
