Friday, November 01, 2002

Homeland Security in Savannah A Utah homeland security team met with 7 other states in Savannah, Georgia on Tuesday and Wednesday to compare notes and help develop a strategy for states.  The meetings were sponsored by the National Governors Association.  Here is local coverage of the meeting from Savannnah. 5:13:44 PM

Digital State, Part III Part III of the 2002 Digital State Survey was released today.  Utah tied for first in the education category and tied for 5th in GIS and transportation.  Not bad for both areas.  We were not in the top half for taxation and revenue which puzzles me a little.  We have many online capabilities for online tax payment and processing, including Renewal Express for vehicle licenses, Tax Express for income tax returns, Sales and Use tax return, Special Events Tax and Licensing, as well as a customized license plate application.  There is certainly a lot more we can still do since we still have a lot of online PDF tax forms, that require a written signature.  Another resource is the searchable library of tax bulletins and administrative rules.  Speaking of Administrative Rules, I think Ken Hansen maintains one of the best rules systems in the country, including our relatively new online eRules system used to file all adminstrative rules. 2:49:02 PM

Infragard of the Wasatch - November Meeting The next InfraGard of the Wasatch chapter meeting is scheduled for 11/21/02 at 10:30 am, Embassy Suites Hotel, 110 West 600 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101. The agenda will include chapter business, as well as provide an opportunity for individuals to meet and network with one another, and also provide an opportunity for individuals to address the chapter with any issues/problems that they think others may be able to help with. At 12:00 pm, there will be a free luncheon during which will be a presentation on the FBI's Cyber Initiatives by SSA Ray Mey. Cheney EngTow will then present the InfraGard program.  Finally, the guest speaker, Ken Watson, Cisco Systems, Critical Infrastructure Assurance Group will address the following areas:  Critical Infrastructure Assurance Group mission, programs,history  Partnership with Federal, State, local, and international governments  Partnering with critical industry sectors  Development of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace  Current issues and challenges The time from 10:30am-12:00pm is for members and those who have attended prior meetings. From 12:00 pm on others have been invited who have an interest in InfraGard. 8:18:13 AM

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