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Lockport to extend Arctic Wolf cybersecurity monitoring for one year at $66,355
Summary
City staff told the council they will sign a one-year agreement with Arctic Wolf to continue 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring at a cost of $66,355, choosing a shorter contract while the city reviews its overall IT service strategy.
City staff said the city will enter a one-year agreement with Arctic Wolf, a cybersecurity services firm, for 24/7 monitoring of network traffic and threat detection at a cost of $66,355.
Why it matters: Staff described Arctic Wolf as the city’s external monitor that looks at incoming and outgoing traffic and alerts the city when attackers try to access accounts. The one-year contract replaces a proposed three-year renewal so the city can review its broader IT services strategy and staffing.
Details: Staff told the council the company watches city traffic “24 hours a day, 365 days a week” and can lock accounts suspected of unauthorized access; staff reported frequent attempted attacks on government systems. The one-year price presented to council was $66,355; staff said a three-year lock would have saved money but the council preferred a shorter contract while evaluating IT services and staffing.
Council direction: Staff said they had consulted with council members Pat and Jonathan and were comfortable moving to a one-year agreement. Council members indicated support for the shorter contract and further evaluation in the city’s strategic planning work.
Next steps: The one-year agreement would extend protection through December of next year while staff and council reconsider an integrated IT services approach, including whether to change service arrangements or hire in-house capacity.
