CALNET Managed Security Services RFI

Background
The California Department of Technology (CDT) and the California Network and Telecommunications (CALNET) Program, in conjunction with the CDT Office of Information Security (OIS), are seeking input from the vendor community on managed security services.
This initiative aligns with the State's Cal-Secure strategic plan, which aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across state and local government entities.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather comprehensive information on available cybersecurity offerings that can improve the security posture of California State Public organizations.

Work Details
The CALNET Program is requesting detailed feedback on various components related to managed security services, specifically focusing on solutions that align with the five phases outlined in the Cal-Secure strategic plan:
1) Foundational Capabilities (e.g., Anti-Malware Protection, Multi-Factor Authentication);
2) Advanced Monitoring and Response (e.g., Security Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Security Monitoring);
3) Application and Operational Technology Security (e.g., Application Security, Disaster Recovery);
4) Identity and Access Management (e.g., Identity Lifecycle Management, Mobile Device Management);
5) Emerging Capabilities (e.g., Software Supply Chain Management, Insider Threat Detection).
Vendors are encouraged to provide a solution overview, alignment with Cal-Secure phases, implementation details, case studies, and references without traditional marketing materials.

Period of Performance
Responses to this RFI are requested no later than November 8, 2024.
The timeline for subsequent actions regarding potential contracts has not been specified.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is primarily within California as it pertains to state and local government entities.