Item 4F -Cisco Security SuiteCITY OF MEMORANDUM
SOUTHLA.KE March 3, 2020
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer
Subject: Item 4F: Approve the purchase of Cisco Security Suite from Presidio
in an amount not to exceed $81,500.
Action
Requested: Approve the purchase and implementation of the Cisco
Security Suite.
Background
Information: The suite contains three elements to enhance the City's
cyber security:
• Antivirus scan of endpoints (end user computers)
• Equipment that sits outside the City's network to
block attempts to contact/download malware
• Equipment that enhances the security of the
production wireless network
When malware is detected these three components work
together to block and remediate. If the components cannot
remediate the malware, the components will isolate the
infected system(s) to eliminate the risk of infecting the entire
network and an alert is sent to IT of the occurrence.
Financial
Considerations: $83,266 was approved within the fiscal year 2020 General
Fund budget for this project.
Strategic Link: This agenda item is linked to the Southlake Strategy Map
through the following objectives:
• 136 Optimize the use of technology
• 134 Provide high quality services through sustainable
business practices
• C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
Citizen Input/
Board Review: No requirement exists to review the purchase with citizens or
boards.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
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Legal Review: No requirement exists to review the purchase with the City
Attorney.
Alternatives: Deny the request. This would have a negative impact on the
City's cyber security.
Supporting
Documents: None
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approving item as proposed.