CanadaBuys #BC2026017

BCNET RFI for Shared Security Operations Centre Service Models

BCNET, representing British Columbia's higher education and research institutions, is seeking information from suppliers about potential models for a shared Security Operations Centre (SOC) service. - Government Buyer: - BCNET (serving BC post-secondary and research institutions) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified suppliers - Products/Services Requested: - Shared 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service - Service models: managed, co-managed, technology-only, hosted, hybrid, Canadian cloud, sovereign cloud, BCNET-hosted/on-premises, vendor-hosted, transition-to-BCNET - Key features: service coverage, incident coordination, log ingestion, SIEM/SOAR integration, threat detection, reporting, data portability - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Privacy and security due diligence - Data residency (Canadian and sovereign cloud options) - Integration with existing systems - Governance, automation, and AI capabilities - Commercial and budget models - Implementation considerations for pilot and multi-institution rollout - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; this is an RFI for information gathering only.

Description

BCNET is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market information from qualified suppliers regarding potential models for a shared 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service for British Columbia higher education and research institutions. The RFI seeks to understand supplier capabilities, delivery models, implementation requirements, privacy and security considerations, data residency implications, integration options, governance approaches, automation and AI considerations, and high-level budget requirements. BCNET is interested in various service models including managed, co-managed, technology-only, hosted, hybrid, Canadian cloud, sovereign cloud, BCNET-hosted/on-premises, vendor-hosted, and transition-to-BCNET. Respondents should provide information related to service coverage, incident coordination, log ingestion, SIEM/SOAR integration, threat detection, reporting, data portability, privacy and security due diligence, commercial models, and implementation considerations for a potential Year 1 pilot and future multi-institution service. This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a tender or commitment to proceed with procurement.

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