Lincoln Unified is adopting Resolution 26-16 to renew Sentinel One's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution through a NASPO piggyback contract, with SHI as the reseller. The MDR/EDR security software is already deployed on all district computers and servers and is required to maintain compliance with the district’s cyber insurance policy, with a total renewal cost of 141196.98 funded from technology funds. This action confirms Sentinel One as the incumbent endpoint security platform and signals a continued commitment to centralized MDR/EDR protection districtwide. For vendors, the primary procurement choice is made, but there is value in offering complementary services such as security awareness training, vulnerability management, backup and recovery, and integrations with Sentinel One. Positioning as an implementation, integration, or managed services partner to enhance the district’s cyber posture could be effective.
Security platform is tied to cyber insurance compliance; purchase is via NASPO piggyback without sep...
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