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Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Magnet Forensics, for software subscription and license, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $33,105.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and Authorize the Contracts and Purchasing Officer or their designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Magnet Forensics, for software subscription and license, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $33,105.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is requesting approval of this non-standard agreement.
Magnet Forensics GrayKey Software is digital intelligence software which has the only agnostic tool for analysis of data extractions. GrayKey is used by local, state, and federal police agencies for extracting data from both Apple (iOS) and Android devices and only offered to Law Enforcement Agencies or Public Safety entities.
The Magnet Forensic GrayKey Software supports iOS and Android operating systems and keeps current with updates to ensure unlocking capabilities. The Software is capable of unlocking iOS 17's Secrets and exploiting the full file system.
Having the ability to extract data from current iOS and Apple devices provides Investigations the ability to analyze data for crime investigations and public safety. The software has the ability to access credentials like Keychain and Key store to decrypt content.
The software allows to retrieve deleted data and uncover more pictures videos, encrypted messaging and iOS chats, chat histories, location data and internet evidence than any other solution provider.
The information can be used in criminal and civil trials and respond to questions or complaints from the community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and advised on this Agreement as to legal form. The Auditor-Controller's Office reviewed th...
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