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Contract - Cybersecurity Identity Threat Protection Software
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Liersaph, Information Technology, Assistant Director, 704-292-2520
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
CrowdStrike, offered through the vendor, Tech Data Corporation dba DLT Solutions LLC, is a leading cybersecurity platform recognized for its cloud-native architecture and real-time threat detection capabilities. CrowdStrike is designed to protect endpoints, identities, and workloads across the enterprise and behavioral analytics to prevent breaches proactively. Implementing CrowdStrike will significantly enhance our cybersecurity posture by consolidating multiple security functions like antivirus, endpoint detection and response, and threat intelligence into a single, streamlined solution. This consolidation will reduce our reliance on various ancillary tools, simplify management, and improve incident response times. The platform's scalability and centralized visibility make it an efficient and future-proof investment in our cyber defense strategy.
N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(3) and N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(9) allow local governments to make purchases through a competitively bid North Carolina Statewide Term Contract or a Group Purchasing Program.
The purchase of the software will be made using North Carolina Statewide Term Contract STC 208M quoted by Tech Data Corporation dba DLT Solutions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated annual cost for this service is $58,246.36. Since this contract contains a three-year term, a total of $174,739.08 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY2026 budget with future expenditu...
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