Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Purchase Contract #20251117 between Williamson County and Semper Feye Solutions, Inc. for consultation services to assist Williamson County with information technology security-industry-specific cybersecurity compliance in the amount of $150,000.00 and authorizing the execution of the service contract pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5032.

This Service and Purchase Contract includes a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) that provides cybersecurity leadership on a flexible, outsourced basis. vCISO assesses an organization's security posture, develops strategies to mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. A vCISO ensures that adequate information security policies are in place, manages security audits, and assists with incident response planning. They work closely with organizational leadership to align security goals with business objectives, offering guidance on technology investments and emerging threats. Ideal for organizations without a full-time CISO, a vCISO delivers cost-effective, strategic expertise to enhance cybersecurity resilience and protect sensitive data against evolving risks. This 12-month engagement with Williamson County ITS seeks to establish comprehensive cybersecurity-related baselines and continue strategic planning for alignment of county IT/cybersecurity policies to an industry-standard compliance framework(s). Funding source is 01.0100.0503.004100 per FY25. Contract Audit and General Council have approved. Origination #1932. The department point of contract is Jeff Isbell.