Department
Information Technology
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a statewide contract - Information Technology, SWC 99999-SPD-NVPUT3229-0001, Data Communication Products & Services, in the amount not to exceed $455,660.21 with Palo Alto Networks, Inc. through Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, (Norcross, GA) an authorized Reseller to provide Endpoint Protection. Effective upon BOC approval until Final Acceptance, the final delivered product is fully implemented in the County’s live production environment as determined by the CIO. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $100,000 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background
This request is for the implementation of Cortex XDR, a next-generation antivirus, endpoint-detection, and response platform to better protect the county’s computer systems and data. The adoption of the Cortex XDR extended endpoint detection and response platform provides antivirus, endpoint detection and response, user behavior analytics, application visibility, as well as the option to integrate with the County’s existing firewall platform as part of the County’s future cybersecurity strategy. The investment in the Cortex XDR platform provides better endpoint protection for the County’s computers, and it will replace the existing endpoint-detection and response platform “Cylance”. Additionally, the investment will provide the Cybersecurity team with better visibility into potential risks, malware, and increase their ability to respond to malicious attacks.
Scope of Work: To augment the County’s capabilities, Palo Alto Networks will help plan and execute the County’s Cortex XDR deployment. This includes configuration for the operational launch of the Cortex XDR platform, Incident Management methodologies, operation recommendations, and integration of supported devices.
Incident Management, operations methodology and “as-built” documentation will be transferred to the County’s Cybersecurity team upon engagement completion. The result is an up-and-running Cortex XDR framework and associated operations to automate detection and accelerate investigations. The project includes five stages: (1) Discovery and Planning, (2) Onboarding and Deployment, (3) Incident Management and Operational Methodology Transfer, (4) Policy Tuning, and (5) Handover and Review. The total cost includes Implementation costs and Year one “1” software licensing/maintenance cost. The plan is to include this platform on the Annual Maintenance List “AML” in 2025.
This is a new system and in accordance with County Purchasing Section §102-386, regarding intellectual property, the County estimates the anticipated useful life of the intellectual property is a minimum of 10 years and the County estimated the anticipated annual cost for maintenance and support agreement(s), service agreement(s) and licensing fee(s) in order to maintain the intellectual property over its useful life is estimated at $119,000.00 annually beginning in 2025.
Community Impact: Cybersecurity maturity is essential to the continuity of operations for Fulton County. Through the adoption of the Cortex XDR platform, and the additional protections the platform provides to its systems, and the protection of its data, County employees and its constituents will indirectly benefit from the project, through the increased availability of systems and services.
Department Recommendation: The IT Department recommends approval
Project Implications: Capital funds were invested in procurement, deployment, and operationalizing Cortex XDR. Implementing a more advanced endpoint protection platform may reduce future cybersecurity insurance premiums.
Community Issues/Concerns: We do not anticipate any issues/concerns from our constituents or clients regarding this agenda item. The adoption of the Cortex XDR platform will enhance the County’s cybersecurity posture and ensure the ongoing delivery of County services to its constituents.
Department Issues/Concerns: The department does not have any current concerns. The Cortex XDR vendor, Palo Alto Networks, is the global leader in cybersecurity solutions, and is already a trusted partner with the County.
Contract & Compliance Information
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Master Agreement Terms and Conditions
Exhibit 2: Presidio Quote
Exhibit 3: Contractor Performance Report
Exhibit 4: Quick Start Service and Statement of Work
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Kevin Kerrigan, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology, 404-612-0057
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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$0.00 |
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$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$455,660.21 |
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TOTAL: |
$455,660.21 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
500-220-2200-A043 General, Information Technology, Software- $455,660.21
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Start Date: 1/1/2024 |
End Date: 12/31/2024 |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 85
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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7/1/2023 |
9/30/2023 |
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