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■ Multifactor authentication is used for user device access to network resources . <br /> ■ VPN and virtual desktop technologies are deployed for secure and managed remote access . <br /> ■ The principal of least privilege access is used for all uses both common and administrative . <br /> ■ Beyond the perimeter all network traffic is monitored north, south, east and west . Appropriate <br /> alerts are configured for anomalous behavior . <br /> ■ Network traffic is segmented to prevent the risk of cross contamination during security events . <br /> ■ Multiple security incident/information and event management strategies are used, i . e . , STEM <br /> technology to monitor server and device events . <br /> ■ File level access and permissions are systematically audited on access to comply with various <br /> compliance and standards requirements . . <br /> ■ Along with typical nightly, weekly and monthly backups routines, data is sent off site and <br /> database data is stored immutably in the cloud . <br /> ■ Next Generation end point detection and response is deployed across the enterprise with <br /> dedicated third-party staff reviewing incidents as they occur, 24 hours per day, 365 days per <br /> year . <br /> Orange County Information Technologies ' multi- layered approach includes mandatory security <br /> training for all employees that access the network as well as having an IT Security Officer to review and <br /> create appropriate security policies and procedures . <br /> PENSION PLANS <br /> The County participates in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees ' Retirement System <br /> (the "LGERS ") . The North Carolina Local Governmental Employees ' Retirement System is a service <br /> agency administered through a board of trustees (the "Board of Trustees") by the State for public employees <br /> of counties , cities , boards , commissions and other similar governmental entities . While the State Treasurer <br /> is the custodian of system funds , administrative costs are borne by the participating employer governmental <br /> entities . The State makes no contributions to the system . <br /> The system provides, on a uniform system-wide basis , retirement and, at each employer ' s option, <br /> death benefits from contributions made by employers and employees . Employee members contribute six <br /> percent of their individual compensation . Each new employer makes a normal contribution plus , where <br /> applicable, a contribution to fund any accrued liability over a 24-year period . The normal contribution rate, <br /> uniform for all employers for fiscal year 2022-23 , was 12 . 14 % of eligible payroll for general employees <br /> and 13 . 24 % of eligible payroll for law enforcement officers ("LEO ") . The normal contribution rate, <br /> uniform for all employers for fiscal year 2023 -24, is 12 . 89 % of eligible payroll for general employees and <br /> 14 . 04 % of eligible payroll for LEOs . The accrued liability contribution rate is determined separately for <br /> each employer and covers the liability of the employer for benefits based on employees ' service rendered <br /> prior to the date the employer joins the system . Additional rates , such as rates associated with death benefits <br /> or past service liabilities , will be added to the base rate to determine the actual contribution percentage for <br /> each employer . <br /> 40 <br />