Pasadena City College Selects OculusIT for GLBA Compliance Assessment and Penetration Testing Services

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY, January 5, 2023 – Pasadena City College (PCC) has expanded its existing partnership with OculusIT, a leading provider of managed IT and cloud services for higher education, to include GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) compliance assessment and penetration testing services. With over 15 years of experience in higher education IT, OculusIT has supported colleges and universities nationwide in transforming their IT operations to drive student and institutional success.

OculusIT’s GLBA assessment services will identify opportunities to mitigate risks in areas such as operations, fraud, reputation, compliance, and technology at Pasadena City College, ensuring that both institutional and constituent data remain protected and compliant with federal regulations.

“We are proud to announce that Pasadena City College has chosen to expand our partnership to include GLBA risk and compliance assessment and penetration testing services,” said Jim Tandon, Vice President of Client Engagements at OculusIT. “We look forward to strengthening our collaboration and advancing vCISO services with PCC.”

Currently, OculusIT provides PCC with virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services, offering expert, independent, and objective reviews of risk, compliance, and security methodologies. The vCISO serves as an information security liaison to auditors, assessors, and third parties, overseeing policy development and compliance with NIST, SANS, ISACA, and ISC2 standards. This partnership supports the college in maintaining industry’s best practices and developing a strategic cybersecurity roadmap.

Pasadena City College (PCC), located in Pasadena, California, is a highly regarded public community college known for its diverse academic programs and vibrant student life. Established in 1924, PCC serves over 25,000 students and offers a range of academic, technical, and professional courses designed for both university transfer and career preparation. For more information, visit: www.pasadena.edu.

OculusIT is a global leader in managed IT, security, and cloud services tailored to the education sector. Its mission is to provide a cost-effective and responsive partnership that adapts to economic shifts and enhances the quality of IT services in higher education. With a commitment to flexibility, continuity, and unparalleled service quality, OculusIT is dedicated to supporting educational institutions’ IT needs. Learn more at www.oculusit.com.