The City Council approved a proposal from BeyondTrust for a network security solution in the amount of $19,996.40. IT Director Tom Rieman explained that the software will monitor and control user software downloads, alert on unauthorized administrative privilege changes, and provide secure, recorded remote access sessions for both internal staff and external vendors working on systems such as accounting servers. This award establishes BeyondTrust as a key element of Oak Forest’s cybersecurity stack, particularly for privileged access management and remote support. While the initial purchase is approved, it suggests ongoing opportunities for security assessments, policy development, integration with other tools (SIEM, MFA, ticketing), training, and expansion of licenses or modules as the city matures its cybersecurity program, which vendors in the IT security ecosystem can target.

Tool will control software installs, admin privilege changes, and vendor remote access sessions, and...