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Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with CDW Government (CDW-G), Vernon Hills, Illinois, for a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training solution in an estimated amount of $58,518 with the option to renew for two, one-year periods.
Staff Summary.
* In recent years, malicious cyber attacks have become increasingly prevalent among state, local, and tribal government agencies.
* To minimize risk against malicious attacks, Enterprise Information Technology is partnering with CDW-G to implement a comprehensive security awareness training solution that emotionally engages employees, increases situational awareness, and creates a security-focused workforce.
* Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, the County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
* A cooperative purchasing contract with CDW-G has been identified through Omnia Partners formally known as NIPA (2018011-01) to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that were competitively solicited and awarded.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes a one-year contract with CDW-G for a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training solution in an estimated amount of $58,518 with the option to renew for two, one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, malicious cyber attacks have become increasingly prevalent among state, local, and tribal government agencies; and
WHEREAS, to minimize risk against malicious attacks, Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) is partnering with CDW-G to implement a comprehensive security awareness training solution that emotionally engages employees, increases situational awareness, and creates a security-focused workforce; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 10-101 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Pu...
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