Agenda Item
b. SecureIT Initiative - Dell EMC, Layer3, GreenPages Technologies, B2B Technologies and Integrated Communications Network (amount not to exceed $1,872,080)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested the Board of Education approve the purchase of information and network security services and associated infrastructure components from Dell EMC, Layer3, GreenPages Technologies, B2B Technologies, and Integrated Communications Network at a cost not to exceed $1,872,080.
Why: The purpose of this agenda item is to support the Division of Information and Instructional Technology and district leadership in ongoing efforts to secure information systems and network resources by protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of student, staff, and financial information/data.
Details: The SecureIT Initiative is a resource-intensive, multi-year plan that will re-establish the district’s information security baseline and provide a foundation for continuous growth and monitoring. To support this mission, the Information and Instructional Technology Division will:
Revise and develop policies, standards and procedures required for the protection of confidential information
Increase student, faculty, staff, and community awareness of information security through training and communication
Identify risks to the security of information and systems. Mitigate these risks to levels acceptable to the district’s leadership
Refine security requirements, establish baselines and measure compliance, based on applicable laws, regulations, and leveraging industry best practices
Consult with the district’s users and departments to investigate security issues and evaluate products and processes
Collaborate with key stakeholders/leadership, utilize external resources and leverage technical staff to develop Dekalb County School District’s information security strategy and architecture
Ensure incident response and disaster recovery plans are implemented, routinely tested and continuously refined
Respond to and recover from disruptive and destructive information security events
The above-mentioned vendors associated with the SecureIT Initiative will utilize existing Board-approved RFP awards and state contracts.
Board Policy DJE allows purchases to be made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia to achieve cost savings and administrative efficiencies. As a result, the SecureIT Initiative will utilize the state of Georgia contract #99999-001-SPD0000139-0004 for Dell EMC.
Financial impact: $1,872,080
GL Code: 100.1000.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000 Professional Services
GL Code: 100.1000.561200.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000 Computer Software
GL Code: 100.2210.561500.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000 Expendable Equipment
Contact: Ms. Monika T. Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel.