Agenda Item Name:
Title
Purchase Order 2022-1124, to Netsync Network Solutions, in the amount of $56,160.00, for the purchase of Standard Cisco DUO Access, for Information & Telecomm Services Department.
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Presenter:
Kevin Smith 374.5242/Larry Sapp, 352.374.5202
Description:
Netsync Network Solutions Purchase Order 2022-1124
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the issuance of Purchase Order 2022-1124, to Netsync Network Solutions, in the amount of $56,160.00, for the purchase of Standard Cisco DUO Access, for Information & Telecomm Services Department. Pricing per GSA Westcon|GS-35F-0563U)End
Prior Board Motions:
November 10, 2020, Board approved PO 2021-1029 to United Data Technologies
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Sufficient budget exists in the amount of $56,160.00, Account 001.16.1600.519.46.00, General Fund
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a two-step process that requires users to verify their identities through two different pieces of evidence (credentials) when logging in to an account. Credentials fall into three categories: Something you know (like a password or PIN), something you have (like a smart card) or something you are (like your fingerprint). To enhance security, credentials must come from two different categories. So entering two different passwords would not be considered multi-factor. An example of this is using an ATM, where both the physical card and a PIN are required for access.
Without MFA, a compromised password is all any attacker would need to access the county network. According to Verizon, "80% of security breaches involve compromised passwords". MFA is the best defense against compromised passwords.
Implementation of MFA was a recommendation in the recent cyber security audit.
MFA is now a requirement of cyber liability insurance providers.
This purchase is exempt from the County's competitive b...
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