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Approval of Contract for General Services, Agreement No. AGR 25-949 with Artic Wolf Networks, Inc. and Order Form No. QT-000084792 from Advanced Network Management (ANM) in the Amount Not To Exceed $517,735.08, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purchase of Artic Wolf Cybersecurity Software and Services
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve agreement no. AGR25-949 with Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. and Order Form No. QT-000084792 from Advanced Network Management (ANM) in the Amount Not to Exceed $517,735.08, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purchase of Artic Wolf Cybersecurity Software and Services.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve this Contract for General Services as requested.
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The cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving in attack scenarios (vectors) and sophistication. Organizations, such as Los Alamos County, face an increasing risk of sophisticated cyber-attacks that can compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical operations, and incur substantial financial losses. To safeguard our organization against these threats, the County will contract with Advanced Network Services for a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) software solution. MDR is a suite of advanced cybersecurity services that combine cutting-edge technology with human expertise to provide comprehensive threat detection, investigation, analyses and response capabilities. An MDR solution can effectively identify and mitigate cyber threats in real-time, minimizing the risk of data breaches and ensuring the continuity of our operations.
Artic Wolf is a state-of-the-art MDR solution that will enhance the County's current cybersecurity posture and provide comprehensive protection against advanced persistent threats (APTs), ransomware, malware, and other sophisticated cyber-attacks. This MDR solution offers the following key features and capabilities:
1. 24/7 Threat Monitoring and Detection: Continuous monit...
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