Zero Trust Micro Segmentation and Cybersecurity Software Solution

The Vendor is required to provide for the purchase of a zero trust micro-segmentation and cybersecurity software solution as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen district-wide cybersecurity.
- Provide to enhance its network infrastructure and digital learning environment to support instructional excellence, student engagement, and operational efficiency.
- The primary objectives of this procurement are to:
• Strengthen the District’s cybersecurity posture using Zero Trust principles.
• Prevent lateral movement by implementing granular segmentation and access controls.
• Gain real-time visibility into all network communications between workloads and endpoints.
• Simplify policy creation and enforcement with minimal impact on existing operations.
• Comply with federal and state cybersecurity best practices, including institute 800-207 Zero Trust guidelines. 
- Solution must include the following features at a minimum:
• Workload-to-Workload Micro-Segmentation: Granular control over communication between workloads regardless of environment (data center, cloud, endpoint).
• Application Visibility Mapping: Real-time graphical map of all communication flows across workloads and applications.
• Policy Engine: Ability to define, simulate, and enforce security policies based on observed traffic patterns.
• Policy Enforcement: Agent-based or agentless enforcement that supports both Layer 3 and Layer 4 traffic controls.
• Containment Response: Rapid segmentation of compromised devices from the rest of the network to contain incidents.
• Centralized Management: Unified dashboard for visibility, policy management, and reporting.
• Zero Trust Framework Compatibility: Alignment with Zero Trust principles.
• Integration Support: Compatible with Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrates with existing security tools (SIEM, EDR, identity providers). 
• Must support role-based access control (RBAC) and secure API access.
• Solution must not collect or store any student-identifiable data.
- Manufacturer Provided Support and Maintenance:
• 24/7 technical support (Tier 1–3) with defined SLA response times.
• Access to patches, updates, and upgrades throughout the license term.
• Designated customer success manager or technical account manager.
- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: July 16, 2025