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Ohio House Bill 96 • Section 9.64 Now in Effect

Ohio's Trusted HB96 Cybersecurity Consultant for Political Subdivisions

CyberITC is Ohio's non-profit House Bill 96 cybersecurity consultant helping political subdivisions—counties, townships, and municipalities—navigate HB96 Section 9.64 compliance requirements. Expert HB96 government cybersecurity consultant services with practical solutions and affordable support.

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HB96 Cybersecurity Requirements for Ohio Political Subdivisions

Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96) mandates that all political subdivisions—including counties, townships, and municipal corporations—adopt comprehensive cybersecurity programs aligned with NIST CSF and CIS frameworks. Here's what your organization needs to comply with HB96 Section 9.64.

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GOVERN: Adopt a Cybersecurity Program

Your legislative authority must formally adopt a cybersecurity program consistent with NIST CSF or CIS best practices.

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IDENTIFY: Critical Functions & Risks

Document your critical functions, identify cybersecurity risks, and assess potential impacts of a breach.

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PROTECT: Establish Training

Implement cybersecurity training for all employees—frequency and depth based on job duties. State-provided training qualifies.

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DETECT: Threat Mechanisms

Specify mechanisms to detect potential threats and cybersecurity events before they escalate.

RESPOND: Incident Procedures

Establish communication channels, incident analysis procedures, and containment actions. Notify Homeland Security within 7 days of an incident.

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RECOVER: Restoration Plans

Document procedures for infrastructure repair and maintaining security after an incident. Develop disaster recovery plans.

HB96 Compliance Services for Ohio Political Subdivisions

As Ohio's dedicated HB96 cybersecurity consultant, CyberITC provides practical, affordable House Bill 96 compliance support designed specifically for counties, townships, and municipal corporations.

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HB96 Program Development

We help you build a complete, board-ready HB96 cybersecurity program that meets House Bill 96 Section 9.64 requirements and aligns with your existing operations.

  • HB96-compliant policy framework aligned to NIST CSF
  • Resolution templates for HB96 adoption
  • Gap analysis and HB96 compliance roadmap
  • Documentation that satisfies Ohio auditors
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HB96 Staff Training

Role-based HB96 government cybersecurity training programs that fulfill House Bill 96's requirement for education aligned to employee duties.

  • Annual HB96 awareness training
  • IT staff technical training
  • Leadership briefings on HB96 requirements
  • Phishing simulations and assessments
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HB96 Risk Assessment

Identify your critical systems, understand your threat landscape, and prioritize improvements as required by HB96 Section 9.64.

  • Asset and data inventory per HB96
  • Vulnerability scanning and assessment
  • Third-party vendor security review
  • HB96-compliant impact analysis
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HB96 Incident Response Planning

Be ready when—not if—an incident occurs. We help you build and test response procedures that meet HB96's 7-day notification requirements.

  • HB96-compliant incident response playbooks
  • Communication templates for stakeholders
  • Tabletop exercises and testing
  • Ohio Homeland Security notification compliance

Ohio's Dedicated HB96 Cybersecurity Consultant for Political Subdivisions

CyberITC isn't another national vendor learning your world—we're Ohio government technology specialists who've spent decades working with local government. As a specialized HB96 government consultant, we understand the realities of limited budgets, competing priorities, and legislative bodies that need plain-language explanations of House Bill 96 compliance.

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    HB96 Government Cybersecurity Specialists We focus exclusively on Ohio political subdivisions—counties, townships, and municipalities
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    Non-Profit HB96 Consultant Our goal is HB96 compliance for all Ohio political subdivisions, not maximizing profit. Affordable pricing that works for your budget.
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    Ohio House Bill 96 Expertise We know Ohio law, Ohio agencies, and Ohio's unique local government technology landscape.
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    Practical HB96 Compliance We help you achieve meaningful security improvements that satisfy HB96 Section 9.64—not just check boxes.

Ohio House Bill 96 Compliance Checklist

⏰ HB96 compliance expected now
Board-adopted HB96 cybersecurity program
Aligned to NIST CSF or CIS benchmarks
Critical functions documented per HB96
HB96 risk assessment completed
Breach impact analysis
Threat detection mechanisms
Annual HB96 employee training program
Role-based training assignments
HB96 incident response plan
Communication procedures
Disaster recovery plan
HB96 notification procedures (7/30 day)

Common Questions About HB96 Cybersecurity Compliance

Get answers to the most common questions about Ohio House Bill 96 and how our HB96 cybersecurity consultant services can help your political subdivision achieve compliance.

What is Ohio HB96 and who does it apply to?

Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96) Section 9.64 is state legislation requiring all political subdivisions—including counties, townships, and municipal corporations—to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity programs. If you're an Ohio county, township, city, village, or other local government entity, HB96 applies to you and you need a compliant cybersecurity program.

What are the main requirements of HB96 Section 9.64?

HB96 Section 9.64 requires political subdivisions to: adopt a board-approved cybersecurity program aligned with NIST or CIS frameworks, identify critical functions and risks, establish employee training programs, implement threat detection mechanisms, create incident response procedures, develop disaster recovery plans, and notify the Ohio Division of Homeland Security within 7 days of a cybersecurity incident.

What Ohio entities are considered political subdivisions?

Under Ohio law, political subdivisions include counties, townships, municipal corporations (cities and villages), and other bodies corporate and politic responsible for governmental activities in a geographic area smaller than the state. CyberITC specializes in HB96 government cybersecurity compliance for all of these entities.

What is the HB96 incident notification requirement?

Under HB96, political subdivisions must notify the Ohio Division of Homeland Security within 7 days of discovering a cybersecurity or ransomware incident, and the Ohio Auditor of State within 30 days. As your HB96 cybersecurity consultant, CyberITC helps organizations develop compliant notification procedures.

How can a HB96 cybersecurity consultant help my organization?

A specialized HB96 cybersecurity consultant like CyberITC can help you develop a compliant cybersecurity program, create required policies and procedures, train your staff, conduct risk assessments, and prepare incident response plans—all aligned with House Bill 96 requirements and NIST CSF framework.

Why choose CyberITC as your HB96 government consultant?

CyberITC is Ohio's dedicated non-profit HB96 government consultant with 20+ years of experience in Ohio government technology. We understand the unique challenges facing counties, townships, and municipalities, offer affordable pricing, and provide practical solutions specifically designed for HB96 compliance.

Get Your Free HB96 Compliance Consultation

Schedule a free consultation with Ohio's trusted HB96 cybersecurity consultant to assess your current state and learn how CyberITC can help your county, township, or municipality meet House Bill 96 Section 9.64 requirements.