Project_Info_Form_Cybersecurity_Pilot.pdf

This Project Information Form is from the Meriden Board of Education's Information Technology department for a Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The project is a federal-funded initiative with a total budget of $346,718, which includes $312,046 from a grant and $34,672 from the district, aimed at implementing a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution and an off-site immutable storage system. The project is expected to take 12 months to complete, and no pre-bid meeting is required. The department has identified three specific vendors to receive project documents: CrowdStrike, Cloudsmart, and SHI.

The project will be billed to account number B1002620-55540 and is primarily funded through federal sources. The selected vendors will be involved in developing a cybersecurity infrastructure for the Meriden Board of Education, with a focus on enhancing the district's cyber defense capabilities. The project represents a strategic investment in technology security, leveraging grant funding to improve the district's digital protection mechanisms without requiring additional local taxpayer funding.