Talix Proactively Helps Ohio Municipalities Achieve Compliance

Customer Snapshot

Industry: Local Government / Municipalities
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Focus: Cybersecurity Compliance, Policy Development, and Risk Reduction

Executive Summary

When House Bill 96 was announced for Ohio municipalities, Talix immediately took action to understand the new cybersecurity requirements. Rather than waiting for enforcement deadlines, Talix proactively studied the legislation, attended state-led webinars, and thoroughly reviewed compliance obligations outlined in HB 96 and Ohio Revised Code 9.64. With existing relationships across more than 25 municipalities, Talix recognized the opportunity to help its customers prepare well in advance and avoid last-minute compliance risks.

The Solution: Comprehensive Cybersecurity Compliance Support

Talix developed a comprehensive Cybersecurity Policy template designed to meet all HB 96 and ORC 9.64 requirements. This template was customized for each municipality to ensure alignment with individual operational needs while maintaining strict compliance. In addition to policy development, Talix provided the technical services required by the state, including Security Awareness Training, centralized logging tools, cloud-based backups, antivirus protection, and additional security solutions.

The Results: Compliance, Preparedness, and Peace of Mind

  • Early Compliance: Municipalities achieved compliance well before year-end deadlines, avoiding last-minute scrambling.
  • Reduced Risk: Policies, controls, and technology were aligned with state cybersecurity standards.
  • Trusted Partnership: Customers gained confidence knowing Talix was monitoring evolving requirements and guiding their compliance strategy.

The Bottom Line

By acting quickly and proactively, Talix helped Ohio municipalities meet cybersecurity compliance requirements with confidence. The combination of policy development, security services, and early execution provided customers with peace of mind, reinforcing Talix’s role as a trusted IT and cybersecurity partner.