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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Purchase Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, to Increase the Cyber Security Profile ($78,000) (IT)
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MEETING DATE:
May 15, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Benjamin Buecher, Information Technology Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Purchase Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin, to Increase the Cyber Security Profile ($78,000) (IT)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As part of the City’s efforts to maintain a strong cyber-security profile and improve the protection of City network assets, I.T. staff utilize various methods of monitoring cyber activity. Network monitoring provides continuous visibility into network activity, enabling proactive threat detection and response. Network monitoring tools provide a real-time view of network traffic, revealing suspicious activity and potential breaches. This allows I.T. team to identify and isolate threats before they escalate. Armis complements traditional monitoring by offering in-depth asset discovery, behavior analysis, and risk mitigation capabilities, particularly valuable for protecting a wide range of connected devices (IoT - Internet of Things, OT - Operational Technology, IT - Information Technology).
Staff recommend purchasing Armis Essentials Asset Vulnerability Management from ePlus Technology, Inc., of Rocklin to increase the Cyber security profile across the City’s network, enhance visibility of network traffic, improve threat detection, faster incident response and adhere to governmental governance and compliance. The purchase of the application is done through a value-added reseller (VAR) EPLUS, since Armis does not sell this product directly to customers. Staff recommends that any budgeted funds from FY23/24 not spent within this fiscal period be carried over to FY 24/25.
STRATEGIC VISION:
5A. Infrastructure: Invest in innovative infrastructure with a high Return of Investment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A secure Cyber architecture adheres to stronger Risk mitigation plans, and protective measures against threats to City infrastructure.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Budgeted in FY 23/24 - 10020400.72450 - Unspent funds to roll to FY24/25.
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Benjamin Buecher
Information Technology Manager
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Melissa Munoz
Accounting Manager
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Andrew C. Keys
Interim City Manager