Cybersecurity Risk Reduction

Newton County Schools (Georgia) is seeking vendor information on comprehensive cybersecurity risk‑reduction solutions for its K‑12 district serving ~18,000 students and 3,000 staff across 28 sites. The RFI requests details on assessments, network/perimeter security, identity & privileged access management, backup & disaster recovery, vulnerability management, email/collaboration security, endpoint protection, security monitoring (EDR, SOC, SIEM), infrastructure modernization, network resilience, governance, and ongoing advisory services. Vendors must provide general company data, three K‑12 references, and pricing for: • EDR/SOC/SIEM covering ~5,000 endpoints • 1‑year support/training (≈25 hrs/month) • Password‑keeper for 50 users • MFA for servers Responses are due electronically by September 18, 2026 (5 PM EST). No award will result from this RFI; it is solely for information‑gathering and may inform a future RFP. • Target audience: K‑12 school districts seeking holistic cyber‑security programs • Scope includes technology, managed services, governance, and advisory components • Required deliverables: detailed solution descriptions, implementation timelines, risk mitigation mapping, staffing & licensing estimates, performance metrics • Mandatory submission format: PDF via e‑bidding portal • Contact: Cory Craver, Procurement Director (email & phone above)