STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement with two, three-year renewal options for web-based managed security system software, hosting, maintenance, and support to obtain the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response system for the Department of Aviation with Carahsoft Technology Corporation through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $1,027,256.24 - Financing: Aviation Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a Service master agreement and software license agreement is to establish firm pricing for equipment and licenses, for a specific term, which will be ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
The contract will allow for 24/7 monitoring and analysis of security incidents, the purchase of licenses and support to extend and support existing data networks at Dallas Love Field. Equipment and licenses purchased through the agreements will provide additional efficiencies in the deployment of security initiatives.
Some key benefits to the system include:
* Real-time monitoring and security telemetry from end points, network, cloud and identity sources
* Monitor and report advanced persistent threats that can provide negative security impacts
* An AI powered analytic designed to prevent, detect and respond to advanced threats
The Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement and The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement are authori...
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