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): 19%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Janus Software Inc dba Janus Associates for Penetration Testing for Universal Services - Technology for the period of July 15, 2026 - July 14, 2027, at a cost of $112,680, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230120), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%, MWBE Current Participation: 19%.
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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...
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