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Loomis approves Vision Quest contract to overhaul town cybersecurity

Town of Loomis Town Council · September 12, 2024
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Summary

The Loomis Town Council approved a five-year IT services contract with Vision Quest to replace end-of-life equipment, add 24/7 threat monitoring and improve cyber defenses. Council cited an independent assessment that found significant vulnerabilities and estimated breach exposure costs.

The Loomis Town Council voted to approve a multi-year contract with Vision Quest that staff and the vendor say will bring the town’s cybersecurity protections up to current standards. The contract carries a base cost of $6,450 per month for a 60-month term with a 12-month extension option.

The decision followed a detailed presentation from Vision Quest that documented multiple security gaps, including end-of-life firewalls and nearly two dozen workstations the vendor identified as needing replacement. The assessment flagged exposed credentials on the dark web and…

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