DATE: AUGUST 8, 2023
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FROM: JIM PIA, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
BY: SALLY CRUZ, MANAGEMENT ANALYST TITLE: ARCTIC WOLF MDR SOLUTION RENEWAL
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a resolution authorizing the renewal of Arctic Wolf MDR from Savant Solutions in an amount not to exceed $85,984 to provide city-wide network security monitoring.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Arctic Wolf MDR, a leader in cybersecurity operations solutions, has been providing the City of Salinas a 24/7 security operations center and email and security training for staff. City of Salinas is using Arctic Wolf MDR to improve the City’s network security and prevent future malicious attacks.
BACKGROUND:
City of Salinas has been using Arctic Wolf MDR since FY 2021-22. Due to an increase in email related threats, an email component was added to the solution. Arctic Wolf will continue to provide 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response for the City of Salinas’ network system environment. Service support items include:
Centralized security logging and monitoring.
Immediate Security threats alert notifications
Continuous vulnerability and risk management.
Monthly vulnerability scans that include all public facing components of the network.
Cloud detection and response of all Cloud environments.
Continuous improvement of security posture.
User security awareness trainings.
Maintaining a security software is necessary to support City operations while protecting the network environment from security threats.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This request supports City Council’s Strategic Goal of Effective and Culturally Responsive Government by ensuring that the information systems can support City programs, projects, and services.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
Information Technology and Administration will continue to work with all departments to prevent network security threats and increase security awareness.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
Funds are appropriated and available in the FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Savant Solutions Quote
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