We are requesting to expand our existing Elastic environment to support security challenges that accompany remote workers due to COVID-19. We intend use Elastic for “end-point” monitoring for all the systems that touch Collin County’s network. We will be able monitor the remote worker’s systems (end-points) for security reporting, intrusion detection and other critical security information. The storage unit is requires to house all of the log data for at least a year so that we can determine trends and anomalies.
We are requesting 18 Elastic annual licenses to be paid by COVID-19 funds until December 2020. We will need Commissioners Court to approve the balance.
Purchasing Department Action
Requesting Commissioners Court consideration and approval of award for Coop Quote 2020-333, Elastic Expansion, through GSA contract GS-35F-0511T per the attached documentation. MRM
HR and/or IT Action
Budget Department Action
Award of Coop Quote 2020-333, Elastic Expansion in the amount of $158,589 to support security challenges that accompany remote workers due to COVID-19. Department is requesting funding to come from the CARES Act Fund (2127) through December 30, 2020 and the county fund the remainder of the term from Non Departmental.
Auditor's Office Action
Funds available in the Cares Act and General Funds.
Commissioners Court
Elastic Expansion (Coop Quote No. 2020-333) utilizing the GSA Contract No. GS-35F-0511T, Information Technology.