Title
Internet Content Filtering and Proxy Appliance - Approve Purchase
History
The Village uses a proxy based appliance for managing and securing Internet traffic. The existing device has reached end of life, and its 2008 vintage hardware and software lacks the features needed to secure the Internet traffic used in today’s networks. This device screens and manages Internet traffic for all Village departments.
IT Staff has budgeted funds in 2014 to replace this unit. IT staff is proposing a Barracuda brand Model 410 Web Filter and proxy device. This device accomplishes three basic tasks:
-- Provides Internet content filtering. Protects staff from loading malicious or offensive web-sites.
-- Provides protection from malware, viruses and other Internet security threats.
-- Provides a cache of recently used or popular web pages for more efficient use of Village Internet bandwidth.
Barracuda Network's area partner is CDWG of Vernon Hills, Illinois. A Government pricing quote for the appliance, maintenance and updates was obtained from CDW Government.
On April 7, 2014, this item was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Funds of $13,500 were budgeted in 2014 fiscal year account 010-1600-443610 for this project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of a Barracuda Web Filter and services from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $8,410.