Barren River Area Development District

The buyer seeks qualified cybersecurity consultants to conduct vulnerability assessments for city and county governments in their region. The project involves interviewing officials, conducting system scans, and providing written reports with recommendations. The buyer aims to improve local governments' cybersecurity and help them meet insurance requirements. The project is funded through a grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.

• 9/27/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 10/4/2024 - Internal Review Completed
• 10/30/2024 - Firm Selected by Board of Directors
• 10/31/2024 - Notify Selected Firm
• 11/1/2024 - Begin Study
• 6/30/2025 - Complete Study

• Developed several similar plans within the recent past
• Project manager and supporting staff with qualifications to successfully complete the project
• Professional staff identified in proposal must work on the project

• Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability assessments for county and city governments
• Interview city/county officials and conduct system-wide scans
• Report on assessment findings in writing
• Provide recommendations based on assessment findings
• Identify security gaps in local governments' networks
• Propose reasonable solutions to close identified security gaps
• Develop strategies to improve cybersecurity for local governments
• Consider public and private resources in recommendations
• Tailor recommendations to city/county abilities
• Assist local governments in meeting insurance requirements