E&I Contract Group | EI00227~2023RFP

Cybersecurity Incident Detection & Response Solutions

Safeguard your institution's digital assets with our contracts for cybersecurity services. These contract providers specialize in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions designed to protect sensitive information, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks in the academic environment. From robust threat detection and response systems to advanced data encryption and secure network architecture, these providers address the unique challenges faced by educational institutions. With these providers, you can protect your students, faculty, and staff from cyber threats, safeguard critical research data, and maintain the integrity of your IT infrastructure. Enhance your institution's security posture with our expert cybersecurity solutions, ensuring a safe and secure digital experience for all. Contact your member representative for more information on any of these contracts.

Fortinet delivers integrated cybersecurity solutions with industry-leading threat intelligence, offering E&I members cost-effective protection, simplified management, and enhanced compliance. Members benefit from tiered discounts, access to Fortinet’s Security Fabric, free training and grant support programs, and streamlined procurement through authorized resellers. The contract also includes flexible alignment, reporting, and support structures tailored to educational institutions.

Contract Differentiators

Additional upfront discounts based on volume
Full suite of its industry-recognized proprietary cybersecurity solutions
Comprehensive offering including email security, cloud storage, network security, endpoint security, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), EDR and user and endpoint data governance
The Fortinet Security Fabric- a platform organically built around a common operating system and management framework to enable broad visibility, seamless integration, and interoperability between critical security elements, and granular control and automation
Integrated solutions, lower total cost of ownership, and simplified management via its Security Fabric platform
Value-add programs at no cost for members including grant support program, security awareness / training program

Through the Presidio contract, members have access to comprehensive and budget-friendly support throughout the entire cybersecurity lifecycle. Presidio’s team of multi-disciplinary security experts, supported by their proficiency in digital transformation, cloud, collaboration, data center, and networking, offers an all-encompassing solution to safeguard your institution’s environments from cyber threats.

Contract Differentiators

Access to comprehensive cybersecurity lifecycle support, ensuring end-to-end protection
Collaboration with leading technology vendors, providing innovative and cutting-edge solutions
Extensive expertise from a team of multi-disciplinary security experts
Proficiency in digital transformation, cloud, collaboration, data center, and networking
Conveniently located IT professionals across the U.S., ensuring timely and effective support
Impressive 98% client retention rate, indicating high client satisfaction and trust
Consistent annual growth rates, reflecting reliability and success in delivering results
Presidio’s contract allows members to purchase from multiple manufacturers to meet their cybersecurity needs and goals, as well as choose from a variety of cybersecurity service offerings.

The Benmar Group contract offers cybersecurity services from an enterprise system integrator that has been serving higher education and healthcare institutions since 1998. As a dedicated ally for higher education, Benmar delivers customized solutions through their extensive experience. The technology specialists at Benmar provide E&I members with support at every step, offering specialized services to drive advancements in the education sector.

Contract Differentiators

24/7 advanced cyber monitoring, vulnerability assessments, strategy, design, implementation
Machine learning cyber defense for malware detection/mitigation
Swift cyber incident investigation/remediation to minimize impact, boost resilience
Flexible, efficient integrated infrastructure deployment for enhanced cybersecurity
Streamlined cybersecurity operations with tailored dashboards, expert support
Predefined retainer services for swift response, tailored solutions, enhanced resilience

Columbia Advisory Group (CAG) offers oversight and planning to ensure members have top-notch data security. Their SOC collaborates with members to detect, analyze, investigate, and deliver threat mitigation and containment. CAG rapidly detects, analyzes, investigates, and delivers threat mitigation and containment through 24/7 monitoring of networks, endpoints, and cloud environments to detect, respond, and recover from modern cyberattacks.

Contract Differentiators

Scope: Medium Scope Coverage | 3 OEM cybersecurity solutions, professional services
Volume Rebates
Pricing: most competitive discount (40%) for Sentinel One over existing E&I contracts by 37%
Incumbent | will transition existing business to E&I with customer approval at the point of contract renewal

Coro provides comprehensive cybersecurity that safeguards everything – from students and staff to data. More than just tools, Coro offers a best-practice solution that ensures the protection of students, teachers, administrators, and boards of directors. Its interconnected modular platform makes security accessible and effective for both public and private K-12 schools, as well as higher education institutions of all sizes.

Contract Differentiators

Volume Rebates
Discounts for Multi Year Agreements
Discounts for Pre-Paid Agreements
Proprietary Solution

Pondurance provides extensive Managed Detection and Response services to safeguard against evolving cybersecurity threats. The E&I Pondurance contract incorporates cybersecurity professional services, digital forensics, incident response, and managed detection and response.

Contract Highlights

Volume Rebates
Members that purchase MDR services will receive a MyCyberScoreCard - RRA/VRA License at no additional cost with Rapid Risk Assessment included annually for the duration of their contract term.
Additional 10% discount offered on three-year contract terms