Heidelberg University Partners with OculusIT for Managed Security Services for Enhanced Cybersecurity

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY, August 3, 2023 – Heidelberg University has selected higher education’s leading managed IT services provider, OculusIT, for Managed Security Services. This partnership will bolster the institution’s cybersecurity posture through a comprehensive suite of security services designed to proactively safeguard the university’s digital assets and foster a secure digital environment.

Through this collaboration, Heidelberg University will gain a competitive edge in managing cybersecurity risks, ensuring a safe and secure digital environment for its constituents. The partnership demonstrates OculusIT’s commitment to leveraging its expertise in the higher education sector to empower institutions with robust cybersecurity solutions. Heidelberg University will be supported with a range of tailored cybersecurity services including:

OculusIT EYE, 24×7 Staffed Security Operations Center: OculusIT’s state-of-the-art SOC will provide Heidelberg University with continuous 24x7x365 monitoring, rapid threat detection, and incident response capabilities. A team of skilled higher ed security analysts will monitor the university’s network, ensuring swift identification and resolution of potential security incidents.

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO): To address Heidelberg’s unique security needs, OculusIT will assign a dedicated virtual CISO to collaborate directly with the university’s leadership. This expert will provide executive-level cybersecurity guidance, helping to develop a security roadmap, and implement robust security strategies that align with the university’s specific risk profile and objectives.

Risk and Compliance Assessments: OculusIT’s specialized assessments will ensure Heidelberg University’s continued compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). By identifying areas for improvement, these evaluations will enable the university to maintain the highest standards of data privacy and protection while meeting federal regulations.

Penetration Testing Services: OculusIT will conduct regular penetration tests to evaluate the effectiveness of Heidelberg’s existing security measures. These simulated cyber-attacks will uncover potential vulnerabilities, empowering the university to proactively strengthen its security infrastructure.

“In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, higher ed institutions face escalating cybersecurity challenges that require support to protect institutional data and shielding against malicious attacks,” said Jim Tandon, Vice President of Engagements for OculusIT. “Heidelberg University has recognized the critical importance of safeguarding its academic community, and we are honored that they have chosen OculusIT to help drive its digital evolution.”

OculusIT remains steadfast in its mission to provide higher education institutions with cutting-edge technology and security services, empowering them to thrive in the face of the changing complex digital challenges and security threats.

Founded in 1850, Heidelberg University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio dedicated to academic excellent and community enrichment. Offering 36 undergraduate courses of study, Heidelberg integrates liberal arts and professional preparation across disciplines to prepare its students to be global citizens. Learn more at www.heidelberg.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.