COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.          8c 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting      January 12, 2021 
DATE:     December 18, 2020 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Ron Jimerson, Director of Information Security 
SUBJECT:  Security Information and Event Management System Contract Authorization (Short
Form) 
Contract Amount:                   $1,000,000 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute a contract for a
Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) in an amount not-to-exceed
$1,000,000 for a term of five years. 
SUMMARY 
SIEM systems are a cornerstone for a solid information security program. These critical tools 
automate the monitoring of on-premise and cloud-based application event logs looking for
suspect security events and alerting analysts for additional investigation. Our current SIEM,
procured and implemented in 2011 does not have the features that support automation, data
collection, and event management necessary to keep up with the capabilities of modern cyber
security tactics. A security event, initiated by a malicious actor, could end with the exfiltration
of data, damaging of reputation, and loss of revenue. A mature SIEM will better enable us to
identify a threat and stop it. 
This request will provide authorization to contract with a firm, selected through a competitive
procurement, for a SIEM product or service for a five-year term. Project staff will work with the
Diversity in Contracting Department to determine if a direct women- and minority-owned
business enterprise (WMBE) aspirational goal should be assigned. Typically, subcontracting
opportunities under technology projects are limited. A small capital project will be utilized for
implementation of the new system. 
No funds are authorized as part of this request. Annual costs will be budgeted in the
Information Security Operating Budget. 
There are no attachments to this memo. 

Template revised April 12, 2018.