Well-publicized ransomware attacks in Oshkosh and Racine earlier this year have Door County reevaluating its preparedness for a similar event here. Technology Services Director Jason Rouer says he stresses accountability across all county departments. Rouer says he has even used outside contractors to probe for weaknesses.
Rouer says the county has increased the frequency with which it backs up its systems to try and mitigate the damage if a ransomware attempt is successful.