18/0318 - Additional Software Licenses and Related Items for the Rapid7 Vulnerability Management System

The contract is for additional software licenses and related items for the Rapid7 Vulnerability Management System, which is used by Harris County Universal Services. The contract was initially awarded to Accudata Systems Inc. and has been extended several times. The vendor has agreed to extend the contract under the same terms and conditions, with no increase in pricing. The contract is vital for the organization to prioritize possible threats and minimize their "attack surface." Some key features of the contract include: * The Rapid7 Insight cloud collects data from across the environment, making it easy for teams to manage vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, investigate, and shut down attacks, and automate operations. * The contract has been extended multiple times, with the current extension being from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, or until a new contract is in place. * The contract is aligned with Harris County's goals of Justice and Safety, Economic Opportunity, and Governance and Customer Service. * The contract has a single vendor, Accudata Systems Inc. * The contract has various purchasing contacts and email addresses associated with it.