Travis Fuschini, the county's IT director, told the board staff are asking for approval of an annual Cisco Duo multifactor authentication subscription quoted at $56,039. He explained the service enables multi-factor authentication and identity verification and emphasized that the price reflects no increase over last year. Fuschini said the subscription is a one-year term that does not auto-renew and that there are alternatives on the market but Duo remains the leading option for multiple reasons.

Commissioners asked whether the subscription had met expectations; Fuschini said the county has been satisfied and that the line item is consistent with prior years. Staff will place the quote on the consent or purchase agenda for formal action at the next meeting.