STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the acquisition and service maintenance and support of a web application firewall and distributed denial of service protective technologies for the Department of Information and Technology Services with ePlus Technology, Inc. through the Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $514,784.43 - Financing: Data Services Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the acquisition and service maintenance and support of a web application firewall (WAF) and distributed denial of service (DDoS) protective technologies. This system will utilize security rules that filter, monitor, and restrict the flow of internet traffic by adhering to set policies. These policies will determine and differentiate between malicious and safe internet traffic. Implementing a WAF is an incredibly effective and automated strategy for protecting against malicious DDoS attacks.
Some of the key benefits include:
* Additional protective layers, for the protection of the City's new website
* Limits the impact to the City's website in the event of a DDoS cyber-attack
* Allows for the flow of normal website traffic related to normal business use
* Ensures City residents can access the City's services without contending with the
The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Gov...
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