Item 15 - Agreement for Manage Detection and Response Services

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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service April 15, 2025 Page 2 compliance with cybersecurity regulations and industry best practices, maintaining the City's resilience against evolving threats. As the City grows and its digital infrastructure expands, cybersecurity demands will rise. To meet these increasing needs, incorporating contingency is essential. Scalable MDR services will enable the City to protect larger data volumes, secure new systems, and adapt to emerging threats without costly overhauls, ensuring long-term resilience and the uninterrupted protection of critical operations. Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-3041 authorizes the City to purchase against contracts from any public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. The City of Moreno Valley awarded a contract to eSentire, Inc. (Exhibit 1) for cybersecurity services as a result of open, competitive bidding. Staff researched available procurement options and determined that eSentire, Inc. meets the City's specifications and can provide MDR serviced to be utilized by IT. By leveraging the procurement power through cooperative purchasing, the City of Santa Ana is able to obtain vetted, high quality products at competitive volume pricing, and is in accordance with the City's existing Purchasing Guidelines. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Funding is available in the current FY 2024-25 budget and funding for subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed budget for City Council consideration. Accounting Accounting Unit, Fiscal Unit — Fund Account Annual Year Account Description Description Amount Contingency Total FY 24- 10920149- Information Contract 25 62300 Technology Services- $210,144 $21,014 $231,158 Professional FY 25- 10920149- Information Contract 26 62300 Technology Services- $191,144 $19,114 $210,259 Professional FY 26- 10920149- Information Contract 27 62300 Technology Services- $191,144 $19,114 $210,259 Professional