Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230120
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): JANUS Software, Inc. dba JANUS Associates
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 7.1%
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Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with JANUS Software, Inc. dba JANUS Associates for penetration testing for Universal Services-Technology through July 14, 2026, at a cost of $109,505, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230120), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWBE Current Participation: 7.1%.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 15, 2024 Commissioners Court approved an award to JANUS Software, Inc. dba JANUS Associates for penetration testing and assessment of the County’s information security posture to ensure that it is configured and is operating the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure in a secure manner that meets or exceeds the County’s compliance obligations, and that the County’s electronic risks are adequately addressed.
Expected Impact:
The penetration testing provider shall, on an as-needed basis, assist in a comprehensive range of services related to conducting penetration testing activities. These activities are designed to provide the County with insights into external and internal vulnerabilities within agency networks, assets, and applications. This is part of HCUS’s strategic initiative to develop strong proactive measures for the rapid detection and response to security threats and incidents.
Alternative Options:
Continue utilizing existing security and threat protection tools.
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Amendment no.1 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: George Reeves, Manager of Threat & Vulnerability for Universal Services; John Dyess, Director of Special Projects for Universal Services; Jorge Geronimo, Sr. Manager of Contract Compliance for Universal Services- Azadeh Rahmdel, Sr. Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter