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Insights from Presenting at URMIA Northeast Regional Conference
by Alexander Magid on April 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at the URMIA (University Risk Management and Insurance Association) Northeast Regional Conference in Norwood, MA. It was a fantastic event with an incredibly engaged audience—and it gave me the chance to share the stage with David Marion, Dire …
Unlocking Higher Education Security: SOC 2 Compliance & Universities
by Jerry Hughes on January 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In an era where data security is paramount, universities find themselves grappling with the dual challenge of advancing academic research and protecting sensitive information. From personal student data to cutting-edge research, universities manage vast amounts of sensitive informatio …
Cybersecurity vs Computer Science: Which Degree to Choose?
by Nicholas Foisy on November 15, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Choosing a degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science (CS) can be a challenging decision for many students looking to enter the tech industry. Both fields are booming, offering unique skills and career paths, but their curriculums and applications vary significantly. With the rising …
HECVAT vs. SOC 2: Find Out the Difference
by William DePalma on October 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Organizations today, particularly those handling sensitive data or offering IT services, must respond to mounting calls for transparency on security and compliance procedures. Two such frameworks that fulfill this need are the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECV …
Their Risk is Our Risk (Case Study Draft)
by Brian Kelly on September 25, 2024 at 3:20 PM
This case study, created by Compass IT Compliance and commissioned by the Scholarly Networks Security Initiative (SNSI), aims to pinpoint threats to higher education institutions and propose measures to safeguard the integrity of scientific records, scholarly systems, and user persona …
Integrating Cybersecurity Education in the K-12 Curriculum
by Nicholas Foisy on July 25, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of our digital society, influencing every aspect of our lives from personal privacy to national security. Given its importance, integrating cybersecurity education into the K-12 curriculum is not just an option; it is a necessity. But how do we w …