Submitted By
Alvin Nepomuceno, Information Technology Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Securance LLC to Conduct a Cyber Security Assessment in an Amount Not to Exceed $53,816 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
It is requested that the Village Board authorize and approve the execution of the Professional Services Agreement with Securance LLC to conduct a cyber security assessment.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The cyber security assessment project is part of the IT Strategic Plan and follows a substantial network and system reconfiguration with the completion of fiber wide-area-network project.
The assessment will evaluate all elements of the Village Information Technology environment using an objective measurement of information security that is based on risk and will provide security guidance information that is credible and fully aligns with industry standards and best practices, such as U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and the Center for Internet Security.
Staff received 15 proposals and the three highest dollar amounts sought in the proposals ranged between $150,000 and $185,000. Securance’s proposal is very thorough and complete at $53,816. Securance’s proposal shows a depth of experience and knowledge with references from many nearby municipalities. Our reference check of Securance highlighted its expertise, competence, and overall qualifications to deliver an excellent work product.
Fiscal Impact
Fund for this project is allocated in External Support (1001.41040.101.530667) which has an unobligated amount of $86,000.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information
Previous Board Action
IT Strategic Plan board adopted August 2014.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
This project and the Village’s Request for Proposals were presented to the Civic Information Systems Commission (CISC). The CISC voted unanimously in favor of the project at its April 13, 2023 meeting.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
The assessment will result in some anticipated recommendations and funding to be determined.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A