2. What we do
  3. Cybersecurity
  4. Vulnerability & Pen Testing

Real Threats,
Real Answers

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Moran helps institutions find real vulnerabilities in their security environment before attackers do, with testing scoped to your actual infrastructure and recommendations your team can act on. Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing is an important part of monitoring your environment for weaknesses in your controls. Software vulnerabilities are only part of the story System misconfiguration and process failures are high contributors to intrusions.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Your security architecture looks solid on paper. But software vulnerabilities are only part of the story. Misconfigurations and process failures are among the highest contributors to real-world intrusions and rarely show up in internal reviews. Institutions often discover their real exposure points through an incident, not a plan. A penetration test gives you that answer without the consequences of an actual breach.

Moran scopes and executes penetration testing that reflects your actual environment and gives you actionable plans to address issues.

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How We Make It Happen

Moran’s penetration testing engagements are scoped collaboratively and executed by experienced security professionals who understand the unique complexity of higher education environments.

How We Engage

  • Collaborative scoping to define the target environment, rules of engagement, and priorities

  • Vulnerability scanning and manual testing across your environment

  • Attempted exploitation of identified weaknesses to confirm real-world impact

  • Walkthrough session with your team to review findings and next steps

What We Deliver

  • Vulnerability assessment report with identified weaknesses and risk ratings

  • Documented exploitation attempts and evidence of successful intrusion paths

  • Prioritized remediation recommendations your team can act on

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  • “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

  • “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 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

  • “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
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