SUBJECT
title
Authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract with Rapid7 through Freeit Data Solutions to provide cybersecurity software solutions for the total amount of $130,460.00. Pricing under DIR-TSO-5687. Funding is available in the Information Services & Telecommunications Cybersecurity Division.
body
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Year one approved November 18, 2024.
BACKGROUND
Consideration to approve a contract with Rapid7 to provide the City of Laredo cybersecurity software solutions. Included are InsightIDR, a Security Information and Event Management system (SIEM), which aggregates data from many of the city’s existing technologies, like firewall devices, anti-virus systems, Active Directory, and VPN monitoring, among others. Additionally, Rapid7’s InsightConnect solution will also be implemented to provide Security, Orchestration, and Response (SOAR) technology. The monitoring and aggregation of data in the SIEM and the response and quarantine capabilities of the SOAR technologies will allow IST improved visibility and action to potential threat-actor activities on the City’s network. This is a three-year cost guaranteed agreement of $130,460 a year. Funding for year two is available in the IST Cybersecurity division. Quote as per DIR-TSO-5687.
Year three renewal is subject to IST funding availability.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
end
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: IST Department
Account #: 595-5539-513-5588
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Information Services & Telecommunications Department Cybersecurity Division line item 595-5539-513-5588.