The National Student Clearinghouse Office of Cybersecurity was named a Top 50 Information Security Team for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights their dedication to maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards — and is among their key wins in 2025.
Institutions face increasing cybersecurity threats, like ransomware and data breaches, requiring a culture of cyber readiness that emphasizes people and habits alongside technology. In our webinar, “The Cyber Ready Campus: Empowering Higher Ed Staff for Digital Defense,” a panel of cybersecurity experts highlighted practical strategies to empower higher education staff in defending digital assets.
Working with a third-party vendor is a strategic decision that significantly impacts your organization’s data security. There are five critical security areas to address before signing a contract that will help you manage third-party risk and protect sensitive information.
In a recent webinar, higher education and security professionals unpacked the evolving issue of credential fraud. They talked about real world examples and identified ways to combat it, such as using verification services at the Clearinghouse.
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, John Ramsey, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at the Clearinghouse, shared expert insights on the importance of safeguarding ourselves and our organizations against cyber threats and fraud.
As a new school year gets underway, hackers are increasingly using AI to target higher education. The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) and the National Student Clearinghouse are joining forces to emphasize cyber readiness, a crucial element of campus safety. This includes four core areas that institutions should focus on to enhance their cyber readiness.