Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/17/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Type: Action
Subject: 15.2 Malwarebytes with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) – Renewal 2023-2024
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
NHQB605.pdf
BOCS-Malwarebytes - EDR - May 2023.xlsx
Rationale: Information Technology Department – GML104B
CDW/G – Sourcewell 081419-CDW
Term – July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Amount of Subscription – $121,500.00
Account Number – 450-5164-100000-2630-B2300 (2023-2024 Contractual Account)
Scope – The existing Malwarebytes subscription provides the District with enterprise wide anti-malware protection. We are also anticipating the addition (pending approval) of Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to our annual subscription. This in conjunction with our anti-virus program help to keep District devices protected from viruses and malware while minimizing the risk of ransomware attacks. EDR provides the ability to isolate endpoints from network communication, restricting processes and total node isolation completely blocking the device while leaving it online for analysis. Additionally, EDR includes 72 hour ransomware rollback effectively allowing the device to be rolled back to a state prior to infection. Each desktop and laptop have the client software installed and the system is maintained from a central control panel. Scans run on a schedule and updates are continuous. Renewal also provides us with technical support as well as updated definitions which are then disseminated to all devices. This resolution is for the renewal of the District’s subscription for the 2023-2024 school year, at a total cost of $121,500.00.
Funding: 450-5164-100000-2630-B2300 (2023-2024 Contractual Account)
Resolution: WHEREAS the District is in need of renewing our software subscription for Malwarebytes, which is set to expire June 30, 2023, and,
WHEREAS Malwarebytes, provides the District with an enterprise-wide anti malware solution, along with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), designed to protect all desktop and laptop computers from malware and ransomware, and,
WHEREAS the client software is installed on all desktops and laptops and scans are scheduled. The renewal of the subscription provides the District with technical support as well as continuous updates throughout the subscription period.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Yonkers Public Schools issue a purchase order to CDW/G, Sourcewell 081419-CDW, in the amount of $121,500.00 to renew the Malwarebytes Anti Malware enterprise solution and add the Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to our annual subscription beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Christopher Carvalho - Director
Signed By:
Dr. Fenix Arias - Manager of Administration
Signed By:
Bob Cacace - Commissioner
Signed By:
Cheryl Green - Deputy Commissioner Dept. of Information Technology
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Lawrence Sykes seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the District is in need of renewing our software subscription for Malwarebytes, which is set to expire June 30, 2023, and,
WHEREAS Malwarebytes, provides the District with an enterprise-wide anti malware solution, along with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), designed to protect all desktop and laptop computers from malware and ransomware, and,
WHEREAS the client software is installed on all desktops and laptops and scans are scheduled. The renewal of the subscription provides the District with technical support as well as continuous updates throughout the subscription period.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Yonkers Public Schools issue a purchase order to CDW/G, Sourcewell 081419-CDW, in the amount of $121,500.00 to renew the Malwarebytes Anti Malware enterprise solution and add the Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to our annual subscription beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Amjed Kuri     Yes