Title
Cybersecurity Monitoring Services (Ordinance S-43637)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the contract with the Center for Internet Security, Inc., (Contract 139656) for continuous cybersecurity monitoring services through Feb. 28, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $89,440. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Cybersecurity threats continue to put organizations worldwide at risk for data breaches, theft, and operational failure. The City utilizes cybersecurity monitoring and analysis services from the Center for Internet Security to help detect threats to the City's network and systems. The Center for Internet Security is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the security readiness and response of public and private sector organizations. The Center for Internet Security, through its Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, has been recognized by the United States Department of Homeland Security as the governmental Information Sharing and Analysis Center and as a key cybersecurity resource for all 50 states, local governments, tribal nations, and United States territories. Services, including device monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and consulting services, will provide the City early warning cyber security event detection, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contract Term
This request is to renew services through Feb. 28, 2020.
Financial Impact
The total cost for the renewal is for an amount not to exceed $89,440. Funds are available in the Information Technology Services budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Information Technology Services Department.