Managed Security Services
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Clients
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
Before threat detection
– Incident Response
– Spam Filters & Ad Blockers
– Password Protection
OculusIT’s Managed Security Services Offerings
| Managed Security Services | Bronze Shield | Silver Shield | Gold Shield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24×7 Staffed SOC (Security Operations Center) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| vCISO (Chief Information Security Officer) Hours Per Year | – | 500 | 1000 |
| Security Analyst | – | 500 | 1000 |
| Security Awareness Workshop | – | One Time | Annually |
| Weekly Reporting (Gaps, Threats, Handling Reports, Risks) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vulnerability Scan and Report | 1x per year | 2x per year | 2x per year |
| Network Operations Center | – | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR / GLBA Compliance Assessment | – | – | One Time |
| Named Customer Success Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Managed Security Services | Bronze Shield | Silver Shield | Gold Shield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Awareness Workshop | – | One Time | Annually |
| Subscription to OculusITEye™ – CIO real-time Security Event Dashboard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Review and Management | – | Yes | Yes |
| Application Security Review and Management | – | – | Yes |
| OS Hardening | – | – | Yes |
| Project Management | – | Yes | Yes |
| Named Service Delivery Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting: Monthly Executive Summary (SLA, Incident Handling Reports) | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| Executive Review and Planning Meeting | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly |
