TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Diego Chavez, Administrative Services Director
PREPARED BY: Diane Kohanyi, Management Analyst - IT
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Subscription with Blumira for Cybersecurity Software and Monitoring Services
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ABSTRACT
The City of Murrieta experienced a cybersecurity incident in 2022. In response, the City initiated efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity posture, including implementing Blumira, an integrated cybersecurity and monitoring platform. Blumira consolidates multiple security functions into a single system, reducing complexity and costs compared to managing several separate platforms. Following a successful first year of use, the City Council approved a three (3) year renewal on June 20, 2023. Staff recommends continuing the Blumira subscription for another three (3) years to maintain a strong defense against evolving cybersecurity threats.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve a three (3) year subscription for cybersecurity software and monitoring services with Blumira, Inc. through CyberTech Analytics in an amount not-to-exceed $270,150;
Accept the Blumira, Inc., terms and conditions;
Authorize exemption from current bidding requirements in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.08.280.I.; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute related orders, renewals, amendments, and administrative changes necessary to maintain the service, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved budget authority.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 20, 2023, the City Council approved a three (3) year agreement for Blumira for cybersecurity software and monitoring (4-0-1).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with the City Council goal of providing a high level of innovative public safety relating to an administrative priority.
DISCUSSION
In 2022, the City of Murrieta (City) suffered a cybersecurity incident that disrupted operations. Following this incident, the Information Technolog...
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