From Risk to Security

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Moran provides cybersecurity expertise tailored to the risks, priorities, and culture of higher education and research.

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Expectations Are Rising

The margin for error in cybersecurity continues to shrink. Meanwhile, the pace of change to the threat landscape is increasing, outpacing the capacity for institutions to respond adequately. Budget stress, increasing regulation, and AI, are only magnifying this pressure.

Cybersecurity Services

Capable risk management and remediation aren’t optional. Moran helps you to build capacity and invest resources where it matters most – a security program that is practical, capable, and aligned to your mission.

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    Cybersecurity Assessments

    Collaborative assessments that find gaps and their root causes to build a prioritized security roadmap tailored to your institution.

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    Virtual CISO

    Experienced higher education security leadership ready to step in to develop, maintain, and report on your institution’s security program.

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    Compliance Assessments

    Practical compliance programs built around your institution’s specific regulatory environment.

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    Zero Trust Assessments

    Zero Trust architecture planning grounded in your institution’s specific identity, data, and infrastructure environment.

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    Vulnerability & Pen Testing

    Vulnerability and penetration testing that not only finds and prioritizes gaps in security controls, but provides tailored and clear remediation steps.

Who We Work With

Our engagement begins with leaders who want an honest view of their security environment and a clear path forward.

  • Higher Education

    Private colleges and universities, Public university systems, Liberal arts colleges

  • Research Institutions

    Chief Information Officers, IT Infrastructure and Technology Leaders, Internal Audit Stakeholders

  • Consortias

    Chief Information Security Officers, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy Officers, Governance Stakeholders

  • The Moran Cybersecurity team was able to provide invaluable insights in our governance and security practices so that we could refine our processes, mitigate risk, and become GLBA compliant. They did a fantastic job understanding our business needs and objectives so that the engagement provided the greatest alignment with our business needs. Moran will continue to be a key partner in our security journey for many years to come!

    Private Health Sciences College Vice President of Information Technology
  • Over the years, our partnership with Moran has been paramount to our security strategy and organizational success. Their unwavering commitment to our security posture, strategic guidance, and hands-on support — especially through the placement of a dedicated virtual Chief Information Security Officer — has elevated our resilience and readiness in an increasingly complex threat landscape. They’ve been more than a vendor; they’ve been a true extension of our team.

    Private University Chief Information Officer
  • Moran helped us simplify GLBA compliance by providing a clear, actionable roadmap tailored to our institution. Their ability to combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of higher education made the process both approachable and achievable.

    Private Liberal Arts College Director of Information Technology
  • The collaborative approach to Moran’s information security assessment was a highly valuable engagement. They went beyond just delivering a report, working with our team to create a plan that leverages our internal expertise. Moran transformed a standard assessment into a scalable plan for actionable progress.

    Private Liberal Arts College Vice President for Information Technology & CIO
  • Cybersecurity strategy evolves rapidly with emerging threats and as a small university with no dedicated cybersecurity staff, most of our efforts were still focused solely on protection and prevention. The Moran Cybersecurity team used the NIST CSF 2.0 as a tool to teach us what’s expected of a mature cybersecurity program and give us a roadmap to build a comprehensive program — all while demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges small universities face.

    Private Liberal Arts University Chief Information Officer
  • Moran provided the right balance of strategy, compliance expertise, and cost savings. Thanks to their vCISO services, we’ve strengthened our security posture without compromising other priorities. The Moran team has been a trusted resource when we’ve faced tough security and compliance decisions. Their depth of knowledge and ability to translate best practices into real-world solutions has been invaluable.

    Public Community College Executive Director of Information Technology
  • As a newly promoted senior security leader, I was suddenly hit from every direction with needs, requests, and responsibilities. I felt underwater and unsure what to tackle next. Moran stepped into the gap and guided me through the chaos so I could step into my new role with confidence. Whether it was incident response, policy changes, hiring, acquisitions, or anything else I raised, I could take on every challenge thanks to the professionalism and expertise of the Moran Cybersecurity team.

    Private Christian University Associate Director for Information Security
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