One Program to Secure Your Campus and Meet Compliance Requirements
Designed for colleges and universities facing cyber risk, budget constraints, and regulatory pressure.
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The Need for Cybersecurity & Compliance in Higher Education
Open-access networks. Budget constraints. Sensitive data. Higher education institutions are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. At the same time, compliance requirements like NIST 800-171 and FERPA continue to grow. Colleges need expert support to protect systems, meet regulations, and ensure the continuity of learning, without overburdening internal IT teams.
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Why Institutions Struggle with Security
From limited security staff to a patchwork of outdated tools, many colleges are overwhelmed by cybersecurity and compliance requirements. Gaps in 24/7 monitoring and lack of expertise leave institutions vulnerable to ransomware, data breaches, and failed audits. These challenges threaten funding, reputation, and student trust. Without the right guidance, compliance with frameworks like NIST becomes daunting.
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Increase Attacks Targeting Education Sector
75% – Cyberattacks targeting the education sector increased by 75% between 2020 and 2021.
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Average Cost of Data Breach
$3.65M – Average cost of a data breach in higher education between March 2022 and March 2023.
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Ransomware Attacks
81 – In the first three months of 2025, 81 ransomware attacks targeted educational institutions worldwide, a 69% increase from the same period in the previous year.
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Backups Compromised During Attacks
71% – In 2024, education was the second most likely sector to have backups compromised during attacks, at 71%.
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What Higher Ed Institutions Need
Higher education institutions need a partner who understands their environment, not just another vendor. Abacode delivers unified cybersecurity and compliance services, integrating with your existing Microsoft investments and SIEM tools. From continuous monitoring to policy development, we help colleges protect sensitive data, align with NIST 800-171, and meet evolving requirements, all at a predictable monthly cost and without adding internal headcount.
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A Simpler Way to Stay Protected - The Abacode Solution
Abacode’s MCCP Core™ is a fully managed cybersecurity and compliance program tailored for higher education. We meet you where you are — whether you’re using LogRhythm, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender — and deploy a phased approach that includes 24/7 SOC monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and compliance roadmap development. Our college clients achieve stronger security, faster compliance, and long-term peace of mind.
Ready to Strengthen Your Campus Security?
Cyber threats aren’t slowing down, and neither are compliance demands. If your college is relying on outdated tools or overstretched staff, you’re exposed to risk that can cost millions. We’ve helped institutions across Florida modernize their security and meet compliance goals with one expert-led program. Schedule a call with our Solutions Advisor to assess your risk and take the first step toward securing your campus.
