CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 24-268, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure, to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $297,588.22 and for a five-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Nguyen, Director
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BACKGROUND:
The current core switches at the Municipal Center are beyond or nearing the end of useful life. Upgrading them not only replaces failing equipment but also provides an opportunity to significantly enhance security and efficiency through segmentation.
In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must stay vigilant to protect sensitive data and infrastructure. One highly effective security measure is network segmentation. This strategy involves dividing a network into smaller, isolated segments, each with its own security controls.
This project is critical to address the following:
1. Replacing Outdated Equipment:
The existing switches are now beyond their usable life and requires replacement to avoid performance degradation and potential hardware failures. Rather than just a like-for-like replacement, this is an ideal time to upgrade to switches that support network segmentation, adding long-term value to the infrastructure.
2. Enhanced Security Through Segmentation:
These switches are crucial for segmenting the network, which is a key step in preventing the spread of cyber threats. Segmentation prevents the threat from moving laterally across the systems if a part of the network is compromised. New switches will allow us to create isolated network segments, containing any potential breaches and limiting the damage. This is a proactive approach to security, making it harder for attackers to access critical systems.
3. Better Access Control:
By replacing the switches with newer models that support advanced segmentation, the city gains more control over accesses to different part...
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