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The REN-ISAC has recently launched the Information Security Kickstart, a brand-new Information Security Assessment and Advisory Services (ISAAS) offering designed to assist smaller colleges and universities. Shane Albright was inspired to come up with the InfoSec Kickstart concept based on his previous role as a systems administrator. “I worked in an understaffed and underfunded division… Read more »

10 Best Practices to Protect Your Information in Higher Education In today’s academic environment, students, faculty, and staff are more connected than ever before. With access to institutional databases, personal data, and sensitive research, the importance of safeguarding information cannot be overstated. Higher education institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks, and individuals must take proactive… Read more »

REN-ISAC is happy to announce that our assessment service has been rebranded as  Information Security Assessment and Advisory Services (ISAAS). More than just a name change, ISAAS offers an expanded catalog of services to best fit your organizational needs, including  Comprehensive General Assessments: Utilizing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, these assessments provide a thorough evaluation of… Read more »

The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) requires the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to develop and implement incident reporting regulations for critical infrastructure entities. The proposed rule is open for public comments until July 3. Because CIRCIA will affect a large percentage of US higher education and research institutions, the REN-ISAC is encouraging… Read more »

On April 4, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements. Because this will have a significant impact on many higher education institutions, the REN-ISAC has released a recent alert on CIRCIA detailing What is CIRCIA Who does… Read more »

REN-ISAC Q&A with Julie Moog, Managing Director for TIAA’s Cybersecurity and Fraud Management Organization  Note: Thank you to TIAA, one of REN-ISAC’s amazing partners, for helping to bring the highest level of cybersecurity awareness and information to our members and the public. Julie Moog is the Managing Director and Executive Information Security Manager for TIAA’s… Read more »

Register now for RIMM 2024! This year’s REN-ISAC Member Meeting (RIMM) will be held from 7:00am – 4:30pm on Tuesday, April 30 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Your $275 registration fee will give you access to REN-ISAC Updates Presentations and panels featuring REN-ISAC members Break out discussion groups on member-chosen topics Networking opportunities Breakfast, lunch,… Read more »

Our community is the cornerstone of the REN-ISAC. To better serve the needs of higher education, REN-ISAC’s Anthony Newman (Executive Director) is visiting member institutions for a listening tour to hear direct feedback from our community. On Friday, December 15, Newman met with representatives of the University of Maine, Husson University, and CISA in Bangor,… Read more »