Southern College of Optometry Partners with OculusIT for Managed Security Services

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY, July 18, 2024 – OculusIT, a premier provider of IT services and solutions for higher education, is pleased to announce its selection as the trusted IT partner for Southern College of Optometry. As part of this collaboration, OculusIT will deliver a comprehensive suite of Managed Security Services aimed at enhancing Southern College of Optometry’s resilience against evolving cyber threats.

OculusIT offers Managed Security Services to protect Southern College of Optometry’s digital assets. Their services include 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, and penetration testing. These solutions ensure proactive cybersecurity measures to effectively safeguard the institution’s security posture.

Through this collaboration, Southern College of Optometry aims to strengthen its cybersecurity posture, safeguard sensitive data, and maintain the confidence of its students, faculty, and staff amidst increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. This partnership underscores Southern College of Optometry’s steadfast commitment to making cybersecurity a cornerstone of its IT strategy.

Jim Tandon, Vice President of Client Engagements at OculusIT, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are thrilled to support Southern College of Optometry in their cybersecurity journey. Our Managed Security Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of educational institutions, and we are dedicated to providing a robust defense against emerging cyber threats.”

As the partnership between Southern College of Optometry and OculusIT unfolds, both organizations anticipate a transformative journey characterized by innovation, resilience, and a shared dedication to upholding the highest standards of cybersecurity. Through this collaboration, OculusIT aims not only to enhance the digital security infrastructure of Southern College of Optometry but also to inspire educational institutions globally.

The Southern College of Optometry (SCO) is a distinguished private, non-profit educational institution founded in 1932 by J.J. Horton, a respected ophthalmologist. Since its inception, SCO has been committed to excellence in optometry education and has proudly graduated a diverse cohort of optometrists from across the United States and abroad. In 1953, SCO expanded its facilities with the opening of a state-of-the-art clinical center at its present location, which has since undergone successive expansions to include administrative offices, classrooms, and a comprehensive library resource center.

OculusIT is a global and 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. Read more about OculusIT:  https://www.oculusit.com/