For Peers, By Peers: REN-ISAC Peer Assessment Service

Abstract

REN-ISAC’s Peer Assessment Service offers a broad assessment of technical, administrative, and physical aspects of a university or college cybersecurity program. The Service’s Peer Assessments (PAs) are done by seasoned higher education professionals. The use of external assessors to augment local information security resources provides a valuable, objective assessment. PA results are tremendously valuable when the assessors have direct, applicable experience in campus environments, in contrast to (usually more expensive) general vendors or commercial security consultants. Join Peer Assessment Engagement Manager Mark Bruhn and Program Manager Susan Coleman for an overview of the PA process including engagement scope options, on-site visit procedures, scheduling, and cost.