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 bidding requirements pursuant to Section 22.3-302(13) of the Alachua County Procurement Code, which permits the County to purchase Supplies or Services under Contract with cooperatives, including cooperatives that the County participates in accordance with Article 10, Section 22.10-201 (Cooperative Purchasing Authorized), providing the vendor extends the same terms and conditions of the Contract to the County; however, since the dollar amount of the purchase exceeds the purchasing authority of the Procurement Manager, this Purchase Order is being submitted for Board consideration and approval