Wed, Oct 29, 2014
Managing the risks to college and university data protection
From student transcripts and medical records to research findings and financial information, academic institutions shoulder a heavy burden when safeguarding confidential data. A college or university data breach means navigating a maze of regulations, while working to maintain credibility in the eyes of key constituencies. When leadership is juggling competing priorities such as controlling costs, harnessing e- learning and improving student outcomes, little time or resources are left to focus on university cyber security threats.
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The right solution for any stage of incident response
Kroll provides academic institutions with a number of other cost-effective data breach and incident response services, such as cyber investigation and consumer restoration and threat monitoring.
Comprised of former FBI agents, attorneys, corporate security directors, cyber investigators, computer forensic engineers and networking professionals, our experts speak the same language as the institution’s own diverse team. Kroll is uniquely qualified to collaborate with and leverage the input of the university’s counsel, executive leadership and internal IT team to devise and implement a plan that meets the specific needs of the institution.
Moreover, our customizable solutions assist in navigating compliance issues and technological challenges while also meeting stake holder expectations.
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Kroll Difference
Whether assessing potential security gaps, assembling an incident response team or exploring the possibility that a data breach has occurred, Kroll is here to help. With more than 40 years of experience, Kroll is the world’s leading risk identification and mitigation consulting firm. Known for our service to academic institutions, we leverage a unique blend of data, technology and human intelligence to help colleges and universities investigate, mitigate and anticipate security-related incidents.
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Kroll's cyber risk assessments deliver actionable recommendations to improve security, using industry best practices & the best technology available.