PROJECT PURPOSE

Centranet is a subsidiary of Central Rural Electric Cooperative and is a new Internet Service Provider with a mission to provide access to gigabit services to north-central Oklahomans. We are aggressively building our network and expect to have in excess of 20,000 subscribers. Tools to improve cybersecurity are a requirement for all ISPs. The final rules by the Treasury on SLFRF dictate that the funds can be used for modernization of cybersecurity for new and existing infrastructure. This project aims at improving the cybersecurity setup at Centranet.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

In the final rules released by treasury for the ARPA SLFRF funds, SLFRF may be used for modernization of cybersecurity for existing and new broadband infrastructure, regardless of their speed delivery standards. This includes modernization of hardware and software. Centranet is a new ISP that is currently providing services to some subscribers as it aggressively develops the network. The funds are required to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure at Centranet.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

The success of the project will be measured by the installation and deployment of software and hardware solutions within a period of 12 months from the award date.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma

PROGRAM CATEGORY

Investments in Water, Sewer, and Broadband

PROGRAM SUBCATEGORY

Broadband: Other projects

FEDERAL GRANT AMOUNT

$

FEDERAL GRANT DESCRIPTION

None

HQ COUNTY

Payne

ENTITY TYPE

Small business (<$5M revenue annually)

Data source: Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services / More information ยป