Sho-Ban Tribes gives IT update after cyber security incident
By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Tribal Public Affairs
FORT HALL – Since the August 16, cyber security incident, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Information Technology (IT) Department has diligently worked to address the situation.
The IT Department has concluded the containment/forensic phase of the ransomware recovery process and is now focusing on restoring and rebuilding.
IT Department staff will continue moving forward rebuilding a new network, wiping and rebuilding servers, working to safely back up and restore unencrypted files to freshly restored desktops, and implementing a new phone system.
Interim Executive Director Tino Batt, said, “As we move forward with ongoing operations, please expect paper-based submission and documentation processes, which may sometimes lead to longer approval and processing times. We ask for the community’s patience with these anticipated delays.”
Because of the uncertainty of when the phone system will be reconnected, tribal members are advised to use the updated phone listing for services, which is found on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Facebook page, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes website, and printed in the Sho-Ban News, the Temporary Tribal PBX number is (208) 589-7483 to get departmental numbers.
For emergencies continue to call 911 or (208) 238-4000.
Other Tribal departments updates:
The Enrollment Department has listed names of tribal members who need to update their addresses, which is found on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and Sho-Ban News Facebook page, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes website.
Enrollment will not be printing Tribal ID’s on November 14-15. However, if a member is over 18 and has an expired ID, they can get one printed for free until December 31.
Because of the Tribal Member Per Capita Distribution on December 2, the Enrollment Department will not offer the following services: Income verifications, Certificate of Indian Blood, copies of birth certificates, and Social Security cards, also no applications will be given out.
For Enrollment Department questions contact: Camas Teton at 208-681-9654; Antoinette Kniffin at 208-244-9181; Sara Thompson at 208-251-4842; Terry Racehorse at 208-221-5277.
The Finance Department is accepting bank account information for direct deposit for future distributions. Completed direct deposit forms and supporting documents may be submitted Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Or can be mailed to: Sho-Ban Tribe Finance at P.O. Box 684, Fort Hall, Idaho 83203, or hand deliver to the Finance Office.
Tribal members are encouraged to follow the Tribes’ Facebook page for up-to-date information.
