6-HC Minimum IT Security Vendor Controls List.pdf

This is a Minimum IT Security Vendor Controls List document for Harris County, Texas, establishing security requirements and controls that vendors must implement when providing services to the Harris County Clerk's Office. The document outlines mandatory security standards and vendor compliance expectations applicable to the Election Management System RFP for Harris County Clerk's Office, with implementation requirements effective for the contract term beginning approximately September 1, 2026. The controls list serves as a foundational security framework that all prospective bidders must meet or exceed, establishing baseline IT security posture and vendor accountability measures for the one-year contract period.

The Minimum IT Security Vendor Controls List specifies required security controls across multiple domains including access management, data protection, system monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with these established controls as a prerequisite to contract award and throughout contract performance. The document establishes that all vendors must maintain security certifications, implement continuous monitoring capabilities, maintain audit logs, enforce multi-factor authentication, ensure data encryption, and establish incident response procedures. Compliance with these vendor controls is a non-negotiable requirement for contract eligibility and represents Harris County's commitment to protecting election management systems and associated data through vendor-enforced security standards. Bidders must certify their ability to meet or exceed all listed controls during the proposal submission process.