Higher Education Institutions being entrusted with millions of student and institutional data are often vulnerable to security breaches and threats. From common phishing scams and ransomware to high-level denial-of-service attacks can cause ample damage to both institutions’ and students’ data. Therefore, it can be said that the education industry has become one of the most common targets of cyber thieves that needs immediate support and attention.
Why Managed Security for Higher Ed?
Implementing Managed Security Services in higher education institutions enhances operational efficiency by offloading the complex task of cybersecurity management. This allows staff and faculty to dedicate more time and resources to academic pursuits, research, and administrative functions, rather than worrying about potential cyber threats. With a secure and resilient IT infrastructure in place, institutions can streamline their operations, improve productivity, and provide a safer and more conducive learning environment for students and faculty alike.
Benefits
Managed Security Services (MSS) offer several advantages, including:
- Expertise and Specialization
- 24×7 Monitoring and Response
- Cost-effectiveness & Scalability
- Access to Advanced Technologies
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Focus on Core Business Objectives
- Enhanced Threat Intelligence

Our Approach to a Complete Secure Cyber Posture
To ensure the complete security of your institution, OculusIT’s comprehensive approach includes two broad strategies
Proactive Security
Before threat detection
– Staff Training
– Proactive Network Monitoring
– Proactive Endpoint Monitoring
Reactive Security
After threat detection
– Incident Response
– Spam Filters & Ad Blockers
– Password Protection
OculusIT’s Managed Security Services Offerings
vCISO and leadership
24×7 Staffed SOC
CIO real-time Security Event Dashboard
GDPR / GLBA Compliance Assessment
Monthly Executive Reporting
Application Security Review and Management
Dedicated Customer Success and Service Delivery Managers
Vulnerability Scan and Report
Case Studies


Client Testimonial

“Partnering with OculusIT has significantly enhanced our university’s cybersecurity posture. Their proactive monitoring and expert response have provided us with peace of mind, knowing our digital assets are well-protected at an affordable price.”
Greg Brandenburg VICE PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CIO University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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