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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM SHI FOR
THE RENEWAL OF SOP HOS MDR COMPLETE CYBERSECURITY SUBSCRIPTIONS
FOR THE IT DEPARTMENT IN TIIE AMOUNT OF $48,885.90
WHEREAS, the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve, and the City's IT Department
works proactively to strengthen network and data system defenses to protect City operations and
information; and
WHEREAS, in early 2020, the City implemented a modern endpoint protection solution to
improve detection and remediation of cybersecurity threats, following testing and evaluation of
multiple products from various vendors; and
WHEREAS, the City selected Sophos MDR Complete to protect City desktops, laptops, and
servers and has continued to build upon that platform to enhance overall cybersecurity posture;
and
WHEREAS, as part of the City's continued effort to move from a reactive to a proactive
cybersecurity approach, the IT Department has incorporated advanced monitoring, detection, and
response services through Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR); and
WHEREAS, Sophos MDR Complete provides the City with 24/7 monitoring through the Sophos
Security Operations Center (SOC), active threat hunting, incident detection and response, monthly
reporting and system reviews, and recommendations to strengthen City systems, effectively
extending the capacity of the City's IT Department; and
WHEREAS, the Sophos MDR Complete subscription also includes incident response and
recovery services, which would otherwise represent a significant standalone cost per incident, and
provides critical support in the event of a cybersecurity breach; and
WHEREAS, SHI has provided a proposal to supply a Sophos MDR Complete subscription for a
three-year term beginning February 15, 2026, and expiring February 14, 2029, in the amount of
$48,885.90.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the price quote for SHI for the purchase
of Sophos MDR Complete subscription, in substantially the form as attached hereto.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of $48,885.90 is hereby appropriated and included in the City's
Operating Budget FY25/26 from the expense account 01000-1121-7022 software/SAS
subscriptions.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-019
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 9TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Barnwell, Crites, Warner, Draper, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Calhoon
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Dustin Phillips, IT Director
Subject: Resolution 2026-019: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Quote
with SHI for the Renewal of Sophos MDR Complete Cybersecurity
Subscriptions for the IT Department in the Amount of $48,885.90
Background and justification:
With the constantly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, the IT Department continues to work
to strengthen the City's network and data system defenses. One of the City's initial steps in early
2020 was the implementation of a modern endpoint protection solution to improve detection and
remediation of cybersecurity threats. After testing several products from multiple vendors, the
City selected Sophos MDR Complete to protect City desktops, laptops, and servers.
As cybersecurity risks have continued to increase in scale and sophistication, the IT Department
has identified the need to move beyond a primarily reactive security posture to a more proactive
approach focused on early detection, continuous monitoring, and rapid response to cyber
incidents. To support this goal, the IT Department has worked with Sophos to secure discounted
pricing to supplement the City's endpoint protection services with Sophos MDR Complete.
Sophos MDR Complete provides the City with access to a dedicated team of cybersecurity
professionals and the Sophos Security Operations Center (SOC). The SOC provides 24/7
monitoring of the City's endpoint protection environment, actively reviews alerts generated by the
Sophos security platform, and notifies City IT staff when potential threats or breaches are detected.
In addition, the service includes active threat hunting, monthly incident and system reviews, and
recommendations to further strengthen the City's cybersecurity posture.
A significant benefit of the Sophos MDR Complete service is the inclusion of incident response
and recovery support. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, the Sophos team would work as an
extension of the City's IT Department to help contain, neutralize, and recover from the attack.
Comparable incident response services can cost approximately $37,000 per incident if procured
separately; this capability is included as part of the MDR Complete subscription.
The current proposal from SHI would provide Sophos MDR Complete services for a three-year
term beginning February 15, 2026, and expiring February 14, 2029, at a total cost of $48,885.90.
This contract will allow the City to maintain and enhance its cybersecurity protections while
providing predictable costs and continued support for critical City systems.
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Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 48,885.90
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