Description
The Department of Public Safety is seeking to purchase 2 Spectrometers for the Midland Crime Lab. The solicitation includes a detailed cyber security contract exhibit that outlines the requirements for the vendor, including cloud security, identification and authentication, audit and accountability, system security, maintenance, and data security. The vendor must comply with the Texas Government Code Chapter 552 and the FBI's computer security requirements. The contract also includes provisions for breach of system security, liquidated damages, and cyber insurance.
• The contract requires the vendor to provide a detailed response to the cyber security contract exhibit, including information on their security controls, incident response plan, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• The vendor must also provide proof of DIR certified security awareness training for their staff with access to DPS's data.
• The contract includes a provision for the vendor to collaborate with DPS on security monitoring and incident response.
• The vendor must ensure that all equipment provided to DPS has the capability to securely erase data written to the hard drive or media device prior to final disposition.
• The contract requires the vendor to maintain sufficient cyber insurance to cover any losses, security breaches, or unauthorized distributions of DPS's data.