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File #: 24-432    Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/22/2024 In control: Broken Arrow City Council
On agenda: 4/2/2024 Final action:
Title: Approval of and authorization to purchase a third year subscription to KnowBe4 cyber security PhishER and Security Awareness Training
Attachments: 1. 2FM KMD PER Renewal - City of Broken Arrow - OK - 12 - 1001
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Broken Arrow City Council

Meeting of: 04-02-2024

 

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Approval of and authorization to purchase a third year subscription to KnowBe4 cyber security PhishER and Security Awareness Training

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Background:

For the past 2 years, the IT Department has been using KnowBe4 two cyber security tools to educate and strengthen the City’s response to phishing attacks. 

The PhishER subscription allows the testing of City employees monthly and provides statistics scoring the strength of all employees.  KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training provides online training and tutorials to keep City employees educated and aware of what to look out for when it comes to cyber security.

This will be the third year of using KnowBe4.  These rates are consistent with our last year rates.  With the renewal, there will be 2 free months provided (for a total of a 14 month subscription).  The costs are as follows:

KnowBe4 PhishER Subscription                     $7,027.02

KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Subscription                     $21,621.60

Total: $28,648.62

KnowBe4 is a unique providing of cyber security awareness and education and in meeting these specific needs is considered a single source provider.

 

Cost:                                                                $28,648.62

Funding Source:                     IT Maintenance budget

Requested By:                      Scott Carr, Director of Information Technology

Approved By:                      City Manager’s Office

Attachments:                                          Attached

 

Recommendation:

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Approve and authorize to purchase a third year subscription to KnowBe4 cyber security PhishER and Security Awareness Training

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