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February 27, 2025 
6:00 PM 
 
City of Smyrna 
Mayor and Council Meeting 
2800 King Street SE 
Human Resources Training Room 
 
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• Security Framework – Align configurations / operations with CIS controls 
• Network Update – Add segments to locational topology for sensitive devices 
• Dedicated Security Staff – Resources to perform security activities 
 
Journey to Cyber Security Maturity  
• Zero Trust Architecture, Cyber Resiliency: Diversity in data flows with strong 
resistance capabilities and authentication enforced per session 
• Advanced Attack Prevention and Mitigation: MITRE ATT&CK mapping of 
controls in context to threat actor tactics 
• Information Security Framework: Holistic set of controls aligned with known 
standards (ISO, NIST, CIS, HITRUST) 
• Regulatory Compliance: Meet internal, legal, or industry obligations (PCI, HIPAA, 
GDPR, etc..) 
 
CIS Controls v8  
• Inventory and Control of Enterprise Assets 
• Inventory and Control of Software Assets 
• Data Protection 
• Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software 
• Account Management 
• Access Control Management 
• Continuous Vulnerability Management 
• Audit Log Management 
• Email and Web Browser Protections 
• Malware Defenses 
• Data Recovery 
• Network Infrastructure Management 
• Network Monitoring and Defense 
• Security Awareness and Skills Training 
• Service Provider Management 
• Application Software Security 
• Incident Response Management 
• Penetration Testing 
 
 B. COW2025-031 Shop Smyrna Gift Card Program – Update on Small Business 
Initiatives – Andrea Worthy 
Citywide 
 
Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, presented the following: 
  
2025 Small Business Initiatives – Economic Development 
  
Welcome New Businesses  
• Launched monthly newsletter to out new businesses 
• 80%+ open rate; we often receive calls or emails inquiring for more information 
• Establishes a connection on the from end of their journey, giving actionable items 
to engage our support and build a sense of trust that will ead to stronger 
relationships with the City 
 
Partnership with Smyrna Business Association  
• SBA provides free one-year membership to any new Smyrna business