Why SIG for Higher Education Cybersecurity?
Higher education institutions face unique cybersecurity challenges: complex networks, on-premise and cloud identity structures, and limited budgets. SIG understands these challenges and delivers cybersecurity services tailored exclusively to higher education.
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35+ years of higher ed expertise, with deep knowledge of student data privacy and institutional infrastructure
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Certified cybersecurity engineers delivering assessments, compliance audits, and penetration testing
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Specialized in IAM/SSO and security strategies tailored for colleges and universities
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Trusted partners include Ellucian, AWS, Salesforce, Oracle, Workday, and Slate
Our Core Cybersecurity Services:
Strategic Cybersecurity Consulting
- GLBA/PCI Compliance
- Policy & Procedure Creation/Improvement
- Risk & Framework Assessments
- vCISO Services
Penetration Testing
- Internal, External, and Web Application Testing
- Testing tailored for Higher Ed Networks to test student and guest access
- Testing of custom Banner and ERP web applications
Identity Attack Surface Review
- Assess complex on-premise & cloud identity structures
- Identify vulnerabilities beyond traditional exploit vendors
- Experience testing Higher Ed environments to address complex account lifecycles
Cloud Security Evaluation
- Platform Security Reviews (AWS/OCI/Azure)
- Microsoft 365 Security Review
- Google Workspace Security Review
Banner/ERP Security
- Comprehensive Banner & ERP Security Audit
- Secure Job Submission Processes
- Oracle Database Safeguarding
- Tomcat & WebLogic Hardening
- ERP Security Architecture Best Practices
Start with an Assessment:
While federal agencies and industry groups offer self-guided tools, SIG Cyber delivers something different: a personalized, expert-led security evaluation built specifically for the complex environment of higher education.
Built for institutions with limited resources, SIG Cyber’s strategic assessment delivers expert insight, actionable recommendations, and a clear path to stronger cybersecurity.