Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/10/2024 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval of KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Training  
Vision 2026:
 
Policy:
 
Background:
KnowBe4 is the industry leader in cybersecurity training for staff members of any industry.  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
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.  
Funding:
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.  
Board Policy:
4:60 Purchases and Contracts
6:235 Access to Electronic Networks
 
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve the KnowBe4 subscription as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jason Spencer - Exec Director of Innovation and Technology
Signed By:  
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

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