Which Web Filtering Solution do you currently have implemented at the local authority?
We confirm that information is held which meets the scope of this request. However, it is considered that the disclosure of this information may have the potential to place the Council at increased risk of targeted cyber-crime and as such, is exempt from disclosure under Section 31 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act. The application of this exemption requires a prejudice test and as attacks on IT systems are criminal offences, disclosure might prejudice the prevention of crime by facilitating the possibility of an offence being carried out by encouraging malicious actors.
Do you use a different solution for your schools, corporate and other public services (such as libraries)? Please indicate which solutions do you use.
Devon County Council does not prescribe what solutions schools use, so we do not hold this information.
Further, Libraries Unlimited are a separate entity to Devon County Council and run their own separate infrastructure so we do not hold this information. Contact details can be found on their website at: https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/
How many users does this support?
Approximately 4,700 as per current headcount of employees at Devon County Council
Who was this purchased through?
Specialist Computer Centres plc
How much is the current contract value and how many years does this cover?
We do not hold the information regarding the contract value as the web filtering solution element is part of a wider contract which is in place for 5 years.
When is the Web Filtering contract due to expire?
March 2024
Who is in charge of reviewing the web filtering contract/solution?
Scomis, Great Moor House, Bittern Rd, Exeter, EX2 7NL https://www.scomis.org/
Do you use a standalone Filter or is it bundled within product suite?
Bundled within product suite
How is the system delivered :
A. centralised
B. decentralised
C. Other (please specify)
A. centralised
How is the system deployed:
A. On premise
B. Cloud
C. Hybrid
A. on premise
Which monitoring solution do you currently have implemented at the local authority?
A number of monitoring systems are in place across different parts of the local authority, both open source and commercial. Some are bespoke and provided as integral part of a contract by suppliers. We confirm that details of systems are held which meets the scope of this request. However, it is considered that the disclosure of this information may have the potential to place the council at increased risk of targeted cyber-crime and as such, is exempt from disclosure under Section 31 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act. The application of this exemption requires a prejudice test and as attacks on IT systems are criminal offences, disclosure might prejudice the prevention of crime by facilitating the possibility of an offence being carried out by encouraging malicious actors.