Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Cybersecurity topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves $32,400 penetration-test contract with TCM Security, including $8,000 in training credits
Summary
The Board authorized a contract with TCM Security to perform external penetration testing of the city network for $32,400; the package includes $8,000 in IT online training credits for city staff.
The Southaven Board of Aldermen voted to authorize an information-technology contract with TCM Security to perform external penetration testing of the city network.
City Attorney explained the contract will allow TCM Security to emulate the role of an attacker and check the network for vulnerabilities. The cost presented at the meeting was $32,400 and included $8,000 in credits for IT online training for city staff.
The city said the contract terms had been revised to conform with Mississippi law before presentation to the board. An alderman moved to approve and another seconded; a roll call vote carried the motion.
The board authorized the city’s IT department to sign the contract after approval. No security testing schedule or report deadlines were provided during the public portion of the meeting.
