SecureSide LLC Sole Source Procurement for iECHO Platform Security Services

The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO program is contracting SecureSide LLC on a three‑year sole‑source basis to manage and enhance the security posture of the iECHO platform. The scope covers creation and maintenance of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), risk‑register management, compliance preparation for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, regular penetration testing, vulnerability reporting, security‑awareness training, and provision of a dedicated CISO for executive reporting. The contract is valued at $387,153 and runs from March 1 2026 through March 31 2029. • Professional cybersecurity consulting and managed security services for a health‑focused tele‑education platform. • Deliverables include ISMS policies, standards, plans, audit documentation, quarterly management reviews, risk‑assessment reports, penetration‑test reports, and ISO 27001 certification guidance. • Fixed‑price arrangement with a dedicated CISO, quarterly executive briefings, and ongoing vulnerability‑management and incident‑response support.