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Meeting Date:
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Subject:
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Approval of KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Training |
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Vision 2026:
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Background:
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KnowBe4 is the industry leader in cybersecurity training for staff members of any industry. |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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KnowBe4 will allow our district to conduct regular phishing campaigns, provide cybersecurity training to staff, as well as monitor our district's cybersecurity awareness behavior. |
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Funding:
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The cost of a 3 yr. KnowBe4 subscription is $81,336.06 and is accounted for in the annual technology budget allocation. Committing to 3 years upfront enables continuity in monitoring cybersecurity awareness and phishing campaigns and also projects against the sharp rise of subscription prices seen in the IT sector. |
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Board Policy: |
4:60 Purchases and Contracts 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Board approve the KnowBe4 subscription as presented. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
Signed By: |
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Jason Spencer - Exec Director of Innovation and Technology |
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Signed By: |
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Jeff Schuler - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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Original Motion | Member John Rutledge Moved, Member Julie Kulovits seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board approve the KnowBe4 subscription as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | Brad Paulsen | Yes | Rob Hanlon | Yes | Dave Long | Yes | Angela Blatner | Yes | Julie Kulovits | Yes | Erik Hjerpe | Yes | John Rutledge | Yes | |
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