Consider/Approve Purchase of Cybersecurity Software and Data Protection Monitoring Tools Renewal Description: Priority #2 Optimize Facility, Safety, and Security Infrastructure In 2023 the District’s Technology team implemented a multi-faceted cybersecurity program to protect the District’s technology resources from intruders, malware, phishing, etc. Included in the plan is the annual purchase of

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8.A. Consider/Approve Purchase of Cybersecurity Software and Data Protection Monitoring Tools Renewal Description: Priority #2 Optimize Facility, Safety, and Security Infrastructure In 2023 the District’s Technology team implemented a multi-faceted cybersecurity program to protect the District’s technology resources from intruders, malware, phishing, etc. Included in the plan is the annual purchase of software and services to monitor and protect the District’s network resources. The annually renewable purchase, if approved, will be purchased from Computacenter at a cost of $319,941.99.  This renewal would be for year 4 of a 5-year agreement. Also included in the plan is the annual purchase of software and services to examine all data and network activity in real-time for indications of malware, viruses, etc. and proactively remediating, reporting, and containing hostile activity. The annually renewable purchase, if approved, will be purchased from CDW at a cost of $246,000.00. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the cybersecurity renewal from Computacenter and from CDW, and authorizes the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute any contract or agreement in the best interest of the District, as presented.