Columbus Metropolitan Library

Buyer is seeking a qualified vendor to purchase and implement a Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) solution as part of the FCC's E-Rate Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The project consists of implementing, configuring, and integrating a cloud-based SIEM System to meet the buyer's network security requirements. The SIEM must provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware with a 36-month contract term.

• 6/18/2025 - Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting
• 6/19/2025 - Inquiry Period Ends
• 6/24/2025 - Final Response to Vendor Questions
• 7/1/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Implement cloud-based SIEM solution for 80GB daily data ingestion
• Configure tight integration with Meraki MX Firewalls and Cisco Umbrella
• Set up Microsoft 365 and Defender for Endpoint integration
• Implement advanced threat detection and anomaly detection capabilities
• Create pre-made dashboards for security analysis and alerting
• Configure automated response with Microsoft Defender XDR
• Establish 90-day log retention systems
• Integrate with ~750 Windows workstations and 40 servers
• Map threat intelligence to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Support ~900 staff accounts with appropriate monitoring