Know Your Risks
Own Your Plan

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Most cybersecurity assessments leave you with a long list of findings and no clear path to act on them. Moran takes a different approach.

Which Risks to Tackle First?

Higher ed institutions are high-value targets for ransomware and data breaches, and the consequences of getting it wrong impact the university mission directly, and ultimately the students, research, and operations.

Most CIOs and CISOs know security requires attention and are committed to reducing risks. The question is where to start when everything feels exposed and there are insufficient hands to address every gap.

Moran’s educational and collaborative approach helps your team prioritize your risks and build realistic plans for remediation and program maturity. We deliver recommendations that raise board awareness and long-term support.

How We Make It Happen

Moran’s security assessments are different from typical audits. They’re collaborative engagements designed to build shared understanding across your team while surfacing what’s really going on in your security environment.

How We Engage

  • Educate & Assess

    Using security frameworks and industry best practices, we assess the current state and develop common understanding and realistic expectations for institutional security programs.

  • Surface Gaps

    Interactive workshops give your team shared clarity on the why behind a gap and drive towards shared ownership of the way forward.

  • Build Your Roadmap

    Workshop findings become a phased, prioritized roadmap tailored to your institution’s culture and budget.

What We Deliver

  • A clear picture of your institution’s current state that is aligned to a trusted security framework.

  • Shared understanding across your team, not just a list of findings handed down from outside.

  • A clear, prioritized, and phased roadmap that you can act on to reduce institutional risk.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • You have such a rockstar team on the SailPoint project. They are moving us along and it’s going great!

    Private University Chief Information Officer
  • 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
  • Moran has been an invaluable partner, providing clarity, confidence, and structure as our university navigates a complex systems transition. Their expertise has helped us anticipate challenges, address risks early, and position our university for long-term success.

    Private Online University Chief Information Officer
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