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Our latest thoughts on Higher Education IT trends, challenges, and more.

Ghost Students & Financial Aid Fraud: A New Horizon in Campus Cybersecurity

June 16th, 2025

Imagine hundreds of students appearing on your enrollment system, each with a name, address, and completed FAFSA, yet none of them exist. This is not a clerical error or an isolated scam. It is a growing threat across higher education: AI-generated ghost students infiltrating institutions to exploit federal aid systems…………….Read more

Rethinking Higher Ed IT Burnout: Why Strategic Outsourcing Is a Long-Term Solution

June 9th, 2025

What Should Higher Ed Leaders Do to Secure Their Institutions Against AI-Powered Cyber Threats?

June 2nd, 2025

Why Is Your ERP System Slowing Down Student Success?

May 27th, 2025

Top 5 Factors That Make or Break an IT Outsourcing Partnership in Higher Ed

May 17th, 2025

Why Higher Ed Institutions Are Rethinking Cybersecurity with Outsourced Services

May 12th, 2025

What Type of IT Services Will Best Support Your Campus in 2025 and Beyond?

May 5th, 2025

ERP Innovations in 2025: Real-Time Data and Security Are No Longer Optional

April 28th, 2025

Cybersecurity in Higher Education: 6 Expert-Backed Strategies from NYIT & UMHB

April 23rd, 2025

Top Priorities for CIOs in Higher Education: Leveraging Emerging Technologies

April 21st, 2025

How AI Is Transforming Cybersecurity in Higher Education: Emerging Trends & Challenges

April 14th, 2025

Navigating Cybersecurity in 2025: A Strategic Guide for Community Colleges

April 7th, 2025

5 Key Takeaways on AI’s Strategic Role in Higher Education IT – Webinar Recap

March 31st, 2025

Data Transformation in Higher Education: Enhancing Campus Insights for Tomorrow

March 31st, 2025

What Happens When Students Bring Malware to Campus?

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March 24th, 2025

Opportunities and Challenges for Higher Ed’s Tech Leaders

March 17th, 2025

How can Higher Ed Institutions Effectively Evaluate HECVAT?

March 10th, 2025

The Future of Campus IT: AI-Driven Strategies for Modern Higher Education

March 3rd, 2025

Cost-Effective IT Solutions: The Financial Benefits of Managed Infrastructure Services

Feb 24th, 2025

Bridging the IT Gap with Leadership Services: Insights for Universities

Feb 17th, 2025

Reducing IT Workloads: How AI Chatbots Are Transforming Campus Helpdesks

Feb 10th, 2025

From Downtime to Uptime: How 24×7 Monitoring Transforms Campus IT

Feb 03rd, 2025

Balancing Innovation with Compliance: Risk Assessments and Identity Management for Universities

January 27th, 2025

Top 5 Technology Trends Shaping Higher Education in 2025

January 20th, 2025

Enhancing Student Experience with IT Outsourcing

January 13th, 2025

Cybersecurity in Higher Education Institutions: A critical defense for the Digital Era

January 06th, 2025

The Rising Ransomware Threat: Is Your Institution Safe?

November 18th, 2024

Empowering Students: Cybersecurity Awareness Initiatives for Campus Life

October 14th, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Fortifying Your Defenses in Higher Education

October 07th, 2024

Outsourcing vs. In-House IT Support: Analyzing Long-Term Benefits for Higher Education Institutions

September 18th, 2024

Streamlining Campus IT Management: How OculusIT Solves Common Challenges in Higher Education

September 9th, 2024

Ransomware Risk in Higher Education: Safeguarding Your Campus from the Latest Cyber Threats

August 26th, 2024

Streamlining Enrollment with OculusIT’s Banner® Managed Services

August 12th, 2024

The Role of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) in Academic Institutions

July 29th, 2024

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Cybersecurity Incident Response Planning for Higher Ed: A Step-by-Step Guide

July 2nd, 2024

The Importance of Regular IT Audits and Assessments in Higher Education

June 10th, 2024

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Maximizing IT Performance and Uptime in Higher Education with Managed Services

June 17th, 2024

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Managing Complex IT Environments: How Managed Infrastructure Services Benefit Higher Ed

May 15, 2024

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Unlocking Cost-Efficiency: Maximizing Resources with Managed IT Services in Higher Education

May 07, 2024

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Achieving Seamless Integration: Strategies for Harmonizing Banner® ERP with Higher Education Systems

April 30, 2024

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Safeguarding University Innovations: The Imperative of Protecting Intellectual Property from Cyber Threats

April 16, 2024

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in Higher Education: A Risk Assessment Approach

April 03, 2024

From Campus Challenges to Digital Solutions: OculusIT’s IT Outsourcing Journey!

March 25, 2024

Navigating the Digital Transformation Journey: CIO Services in Higher Education

March 15, 2024

Fortifying the Digital Fortress: Bolstering Cybersecurity Resilience in Higher Education Institutions

March 5, 2024

Enhancing Student Retention: The Role of AI Chatbots in Higher Education Success

Feb 26, 2024

Securing the Future: Building a Culture of Continuous Security in Higher Education

Feb 20, 2024

Addressing IT Talent Shortages in Higher Ed: The Role of Outsourcing

Feb 13, 2024

CISOs Navigating the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions in Higher Education

Feb 06, 2024

Optimizing Campus IT: The Role of Managed Infrastructure Services

Jan 30, 2024

The Evolving Threat Landscape: Future-Proofing Higher Education Security with OculusIT!

Jan 19, 2024

Empowering Higher Education: The Future of Banner Hosting and Managed Services in 2024

Jan 08, 2024

Embrace Managed Security Services for a Secure New Year in 2024!

December 28, 2023

Strengthening Higher Education Cybersecurity: Defending Against the BiBi-Linux Wiper and Beyond

November 16, 2023

Cybersecurity Challenges Unique to Higher Ed: How CISOs Can Help

October 03, 2023

Don’t Skip the Basics: Cybersecurity Essentials for Back-to-School Success

September 14, 2023

We Crafted It: A Guide to a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Policy for Your Higher Ed Institution

August 25, 2023

Recommendations for Addressing the MOVEit Data Breach in Higher Education

Aug 03, 2023

Cloud Migration Roadmap for Higher Education Institutions

July 28, 2023

GLBA Compliance and Digital Evolution in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges

July 18, 2023

Add It Up: What does building an in-house Security Operations Center really cost you?

June 30, 2023

Cybersecurity Essentials to Prepare Your Institution for the Fall Semester

June 28, 2023

Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses: A Guide to Penetration Testing for Higher Education Institutions

June 21, 2023

Navigating Compliance in Higher Education Cybersecurity: Regulations and Standards

May 31, 2023

Creating A Roadmap for Cyber Insurance Audit Preparedness

May 24, 2023

Are You Asking the Right Questions? IT Considerations for Higher Ed Presidents

May 17, 2023

Cybersecurity Skills Gap in Higher Education: What’s the cause and how can we fix it?

May 11, 2023

Accessibility For All: How Your IT Team Can Help Support Equity through Digital Learning

April 28, 2023

The Biggest Concerns Facing Higher Education CIOs

April 26, 2023

A Day in the Life of an OculusIT SOC Analyst

April 21, 2023

The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication in Higher Education

March 30, 2023

Inside the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Related Challenges for Cybersecurity

March 22, 2023

ChatGPT and its Impact on Higher Education Security

March 15, 2023

The Importance of IT Managed Security Services for HBCU Institutions

March 9, 2023

Spotlight on Higher Ed Security with Brian Cornell, OculusIT’s Chief Information Security Officer

Feb 28, 2023

Higher Education’s GLBA Compliance Readiness Checklist

Feb 24, 2023

Don’t Play Games with Your Internet Passwords and Social Profiles

Feb 17, 2023

Top 3 IT Staff Augmentation Trends for 2023

Jan 31, 2023

The Do’s and Don’ts of Data Privacy for Higher Ed in the Era of Remote Learning

Jan 27, 2023

Up the Ante on your Institution’s Network Operations

Jan 20, 2023

What’s Trending for 2023: OculusIT’s Top 5 Trends for Higher Education IT Teams

Jan 13, 2023

How to Manage Your Institution’s ERP for Student Success

Dec 22, 2022

‘Tis the Season to Think about Your Institution’s Online Giving Security

Nov 15, 2022

5 Reasons Why Your Institution Should Consider Security Operations Center..

Oct 28, 2022

Top 6 Reasons to Boost Cybersecurity in Higher Education

Sept 30, 2022

Evolving Cybersecurity Risks in Higher Education Institutions

Aug 30, 2022

5 Signs It’s Time to Work with a Virtual CISO

June 22, 2022

Understanding the Recent Changes to the Safeguards Rule and what it means for…

Apr 13, 2022

Safeguarding Your Institution’s IT Security Network During Global Cyberattacks

Mar 30, 2022