William Jewell College Partners with OculusIT for GLBA Assessment Services

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY, May 18, 2023 – William Jewell College, a private liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and student success, has chosen OculusIT, a premier cybersecurity firm, to provide GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) assessment services. The collaboration aims to strengthen the institution’s data protection measures and ensure compliance with GLBA regulations.

OculusIT’s comprehensive GLBA assessment services will enable William Jewell College to evaluate its existing security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and implement necessary improvements to align with GLBA requirements. By conducting a thorough examination of the college’s data security infrastructure, OculusIT will assist William Jewell College in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of financial information entrusted to the institution.

“We are honored to support William Jewell College in their commitment to data security and GLBA compliance,” said Jim Tandon, Vice President of Client Engagements for OculusIT. “With the evolving threat landscape, it is crucial for educational institutions to prioritize the protection of sensitive information. Our team is dedicated to delivering robust assessment services and equipping William Jewell College with the tools and knowledge needed to mitigate risks effectively.”

As a trusted institution with a rich history of educating and nurturing young minds, William Jewell College recognizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the privacy of its students, faculty, and staff. The decision to partner with OculusIT underscores the college’s dedication to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity practices.

OculusIT brings deep expertise in cybersecurity and a proven track record of assisting educational institutions in their compliance efforts. Its GLBA assessment services encompass a comprehensive evaluation of policies, procedures, technology infrastructure, and data handling practices. By leveraging its industry-leading tools and methodologies, OculusIT will provide William Jewell College with actionable insights and recommendations to bolster its data protection framework.

William Jewell College is a private liberal arts college in Liberty, Missouri. Members of the Missouri Baptist Convention established it in 1849, and William Jewell endowed it with $10,000. Up until its split from the Missouri Baptist Convention in 2003, it had been a part of that organization for more than 150 years. Jewell is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Learn more at www.jewell.edu.

OculusIT is a global, all-inclusive managed IT, security, and cloud services company dedicated to serving the education industry. Our strategy is to offer the most cost-effective and responsive partnership that provides flexibility and nimbleness in response to economic changes and directly contributes to higher education’s ability to provide and maintain the highest quality IT services. OculusIT grows with you, adapts to you, and ensures consistency and continuity of service with a partnership, service philosophy, and cost savings unparalleled in the higher education IT services domain. Learn more at www.oculusit.com.