RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase Order with Optiv Security, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $260,000 for the purchase of Proofpoint software and support for the period November 8, 2016 through November 7, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Proofpoint email protection software stops malware and non-malware threats such as impostor email. Proofpoint protects Health Services Department systems and data against advanced threats and compliance risks. This software also allows for sending encrypted email for protection of sensitive data. The county is party to an existing agreement with Proofpoint that governs the license and support of the software.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved, the Department will not receive critical software updates.
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