The questions and answers on this page will be periodically updated to keep stakeholders informed of key answers to questions. The system will be built to provide the required level of protection. Access to information will be based on the individual rather than the workstation. Yes, the new system will restrict the type of access available based on a user's ID and security levels.
Some counties already have computers.
CBMS is cautioning counties against using existing hardware with the new system, but it is possible if minimum configuration requirements are met. If the county DSS makes the CBMS project aware of planned staff increases, equipment can be requested. CDHS ITS is exploring the possibilities of allowing desktop microcomputers to access either the state or county LAN in order to run county applications on the state side of the network. Based on the need for access from remote sites, some modem access to Citrix servers will be provided to counties. The CBMS project hopes to be able to set up a test environment to test the theory before a final decision is made.