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Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training <br />July 1, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />1 <br />6 <br />1 <br />The recommended platform offers features such as real-time scanning of links and <br />attachments to detect harmful content, protection against impersonation and spoofing <br />attempts, advanced threat filtering, and centralized reporting. These capabilities are <br />essential in helping prevent data breaches and reducing cybersecurity risks. The system <br />is scalable to accommodate future growth and provides automated insights that support <br />both technical defenses and end-user education. <br />Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-3041 authorizes the City to purchase from contracts <br />established by any public agency that utilized a competitive bidding process. Sourcewell, <br />a cooperative purchasing organization, awarded Contract No. 121923-CDW to CDW-G <br />for the provision of cybersecurity solutions through a competitive solicitation process on <br />behalf of its member agencies. <br />City staff reviewed available procurement options and determined that utilizing the <br />Sourcewell cooperative contract is the most efficient and cost-effective method for <br />acquiring email security services. Leveraging this cooperative agreement allows the City <br />of Santa Ana to obtain a vetted, high-quality solution at competitive pricing, in accordance <br />with the City’s Purchasing Guidelines. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with the action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funding is available in the Information Technology Department under the Network & <br />Telecommunications accounting unit (10920140) for FY 2025–26. Funding for <br />subsequent fiscal years will be included in proposed budgets for City Council <br />consideration. <br />Fiscal Year Accounting Unit - <br />Account No. <br />Fund <br />Description <br />Accounting Unit – <br />Account No. <br />Description <br />Amount <br />2025-26 10920140-66511 Information <br />Technology <br />Network & <br />Telecommunications – <br />Computer Software <br />Subscriptions <br />$75,306 <br />2026-27 10920140-66511 Information <br />Technology <br />Network & <br />Telecommunications – <br />Computer Software <br />Subscriptions <br />$75,306 <br />2027-28 10920140-66511 Information <br />Technology <br />Network & <br />Telecommunications – <br />Computer Software <br />Subscriptions <br />$75,306 <br />Total =$225,918 <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 12 – 2 7/1/2025