Agenda Item
a. Cyderes Managed Security Services (Not to Exceed $678,960)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of managed cybersecurity services from Cyderes for an amount not to exceed $678,960.
Why: The purpose of this agenda item is to support the Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT) and district leadership in ongoing efforts to protect the District’s technology systems and safeguard students, staff, and financial information. Please note that this agenda item is intentionally written at a high level to provide transparency while maintaining necessary limitations that protect the District’s security posture. While the District strives to be transparent regarding cybersecurity investments, certain operational details are not disclosed to avoid increasing security risks.
Details: Cyderes provides around-the-clock cybersecurity monitoring and support to help protect the District from cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, and other technology-related threats.
The company continuously watches the District’s technology systems for suspicious activity and works to identify potential threats before they can disrupt operations or compromise sensitive information. If a security issue is detected, Cyderes investigates the problem, helps contain the threat, and supports recovery efforts.
Key services include:
Monitoring District technology systems 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Detecting and investigating suspicious activity and potential security threats
Responding to cybersecurity incidents and helping limit their impact
Providing expert guidance to strengthen the District’s overall cybersecurity program
Monitoring emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities that could affect District operations
Improving security tools and processes to better protect systems and data
Helping ensure critical technology services remain available and secure for students and staff
These services provide an additional layer of protection for the District’s technology environment and help reduce the risk of service disruptions, data loss, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Financial impact: General Fund: 100.2800.530000.00011.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information & Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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