FY26 Agency ITD Kudelski Proofpoint email security and data loss prevention, awarded via DIR-CPO-5687

Kudelski Security, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the State of Texas for email security and data loss prevention solutions under Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The contract was issued through the Department of Information Resources Cooperative Purchasing Program (DIR-CPO-5687), specifically targeting information technology and digital (ITD) security infrastructure. The award focuses on utilities related to network security, specifically categorized under NIGP Code 20991, which encompasses virus protection, network management, and security systems.

The contract was officially awarded on August 28, 2025, and will provide the State of Texas with Proofpoint-based email security technologies designed to protect government digital communications and prevent potential data loss. While specific contract values were not disclosed in the source documentation, the award represents a strategic procurement to enhance the state's cybersecurity capabilities through a specialized vendor with expertise in digital security solutions. The contract appears to be structured as an agency-specific implementation targeting comprehensive email and data protection mechanisms.