Title
Cybersecurity Monitoring Services (Ordinance S-46459)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 139656 with Center for Internet Security, Inc., for the renewal of cybersecurity monitoring services, in an amount not to exceed $112,000. 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 of Phoenix utilizes Center for Internet Security (CIS), Inc., for cybersecurity monitoring and analysis services to help detect threats to the City's network and systems. CIS provides device monitoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week, vulnerability assessments, and consulting services. These services provide the City early warning cybersecurity event detection and enhance the security readiness and response of the City. CIS through is 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.
Failure to renew would result in not having an external monitoring service to detect and respond to potential threats and places the City in a vulnerable position.
Contract Term
The contract was originally awarded for a one-year term with annual renewals, as long as it is in the City's best interest. This request is to renew services through June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
The original contract was authorized Oct. 28, 2015, with an aggregate value of $33,360. On June 7, 2017, Council extended the agreement and increased the value by $89,440. With the $112,000 in additional funds, the contract's revised aggregate value is approximately $234,800. Funds are available in the Information Technology Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the Information Technology Services Department.