Know Where You Stand Before the State Auditors Ask
Helping organizations improve awareness, assess cyber risk, and strengthen operational readiness through education and practical guidance.
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT responsibility—it's an organizational responsibility. Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96) establishes new expectations for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and operational readiness across Ohio's political subdivisions. Whether you represent a township, village, city, county, school district, or other public entity, leadership is expected to understand cyber risk, implement appropriate cybersecurity practices, and demonstrate a proactive approach to protecting public systems and information. The challenge for many organizations is knowing where to begin. SecureOhio was created to help Ohio public-sector organizations understand their current cybersecurity posture, identify potential gaps, and build a practical roadmap toward stronger cybersecurity and audit readiness.
Ohio Revised Code 9.64 establishes cybersecurity requirements for political subdivisions throughout Ohio. The law requires covered entities to implement and maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect information systems, data, and critical public services.
Protect Information • Identify Threats • Respond to Incidents • Recover Operations
Cyber incidents continue to increase across state and local government.
The consequences can include:
- Disruption of critical public services
- Financial loss
- Data breaches
- Ransomware attacks
- Regulatory and audit findings
- Loss of public trust
Preparing now helps reduce organizational risk while demonstrating responsible stewardship of public resources.
ORC 9.64 applies to counties, municipalities, townships, school districts, libraries, public health agencies, and other covered political subdivisions throughout Ohio.
Preparing for HB96 doesn't have to be complicated. SecureOhio guides your organization through a straightforward, four-step process designed to help leadership understand current cybersecurity readiness, identify areas for improvement, and build a practical roadmap toward stronger cybersecurity and audit preparedness.
Speak with one of our cybersecurity advisors for a brief 15-minute executive discussion. Together, we'll evaluate your current cybersecurity program, discuss your organization's objectives, and provide an initial assessment of your HB96 readiness.
You'll Receive:
-HB96 Readiness Scorecard
-Executive Risk Summary
-Readiness Rating
-Top Five Executive Recommendations
-Estimated HB96 Readiness Level
Cost: Complimentary
Our Cyber Readiness Checklist helps leadership understand the foundational cybersecurity practices every Ohio political subdivision should have in place.
Use the checklist to:
-Evaluate your current cybersecurity program
-Prepare for conversations with your IT staff or technology provider
-Identify potential areas of risk
-Better understand HB96 expectations
-Begin planning future improvements
The checklist is an excellent resource whether you're just getting started or validating an existing cybersecurity program.
Once leadership understands its current readiness, the next step is validating your technical environment.
The SecureOhio Assessment™ provides a comprehensive cybersecurity evaluation, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, executive reporting, an HB96 gap analysis, and a prioritized roadmap for reducing organizational risk.
This assessment provides leadership with objective information to support budgeting, planning, audit preparation, and cybersecurity decision-making.
Cybersecurity is not a one-time project. SecureOhio's ongoing cybersecurity programs help organizations continuously improve their security posture through monitoring, awareness training, vulnerability management, policy guidance, executive reporting, and strategic cybersecurity planning.
Whether your organization is a small township or a large county government, our scalable programs are designed to provide practical, affordable cybersecurity services aligned with your needs and resources.
Whether you're preparing for future audit expectations, strengthening your cybersecurity program, or simply looking for trusted guidance, SecureOhio provides practical, affordable cybersecurity services designed specifically for Ohio's public sector.
From complimentary executive readiness reviews to comprehensive penetration testing and ongoing cybersecurity programs, our goal is simple: Help Ohio political subdivisions reduce cyber risk, strengthen resilience, and prepare for the future with confidence.