REN-ISAC

On behalf of our colleagues at OmniSOC we’d like to invite our REN-ISAC members to OmniSOC CON 2025. As you may know, OmniSOC is a collaborative security operations center dedicated to supporting higher education institutions. It provides member schools with shared threat intelligence, expert resources, and coordinated incident response to strengthen cybersecurity across the academic community. NOTE:… Read more »

Colleges and universities of all sizes face cyber threats, but smaller schools and minority-serving institutions often don’t have the same resources to respond. With limited staff, tight budgets, and growing compliance demands, it can feel like you’re always playing catch-up. That’s where REN-ISAC comes in. It was built for higher education and understands the unique… Read more »

We are pleased to announce the members on your 2025 Steering Committee, as elected by you. After holding Steering Committee elections, we have added three new committee members who are eager to represent our community (newly elected members noted in bold). Frank Barton, Husson University Paul Drake, Notre Dame Tim Goth, Indiana University Emily Harris,… Read more »

Join us in person for this year’s OmniSOC Con 2025, an immersive two-day event focused on collaboration, insight, and strategy across the higher education and research security landscape. Dates: August 13–14, 2025 Location: Big Ten Conference Center, Rosemont, IL  Who should attend OmniSOC Con 2025? This year’s conference returns in person to the Big Ten… Read more »

We’re looking forward to attending the Internet2 Community Exchange in Anaheim, California, from April 28 to May 1. If you’ll be there, say hello! Representing our REN-ISAC team will be: Anthony Newmann, Executive Director Chip Conner-Rondot, Chief of Engagement & Presenter Shane Albright, Principal Security Engineer & Presenter Kyle Enlow, Information Security Assessment and Advisory… Read more »

Cyber threats are an ongoing challenge for higher education and research institutions, making collaboration and information-sharing more critical than ever. REN-ISAC plays a key role in strengthening cybersecurity across these sectors, serving as a trusted alliance that helps institutions stay ahead of evolving risks. By following REN-ISAC on LinkedIn, you can stay informed about the… Read more »

Cyber threats continue to evolve, making it more important than ever for higher education and research institutions to stay informed and prepared. The REN-ISAC Member Meeting (RIMM) 2025 offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable cybersecurity insights, engage in peer-driven discussions, and strengthen your institution’s security posture. This members-only event is designed to provide practical… Read more »

REN-ISAC is partnering with SANS to offer SEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering – Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring. This live, online-only course covers: • Defensible security architecture • Network security monitoring • Continuous diagnostics and mitigation • Continuous security monitoring Designed for cybersecurity professionals in education, this course helps strengthen institutional security and threat detection. Learn more… Read more »

February 2025 brought exciting new REN-ISAC membership benefits and services. We updated our online resources to enable single sign-on (SSO), allowing you to use one password for all REN-ISAC services. We also enabled multi-factor authentication to ensure the security of our membership community We know that information sharing enhances higher education’s overall security standings. To… Read more »

The Research and Education Networks Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REN-ISAC), a trusted cybersecurity resource for nearly 800 higher education and research institutions worldwide, has entered an exclusive partnership with ITsavvy. This collaboration is aimed at improving cybersecurity defenses for colleges and universities while addressing the unique challenges faced by the academic sector. REN-ISAC serves… Read more »