Overview

Bitsight’s Cyber Risk Management Solution for Education empowers educational institutions to mitigate cyber threats and protect sensitive data. By offering continuous monitoring of networks and third-party vendors, it enables proactive identification and management of risks, from data breaches to ransomware attacks. The platform’s focus on regulatory compliance ensures adherence to critical standards such as FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR. Bitsight provides educational organizations with transparent, actionable insights into their cybersecurity posture, fostering a secure learning environment.

Features and Capabilities

• Continuous Real-Time Monitoring: Provides ongoing scanning of networks and systems, identifying vulnerabilities and threats as they emerge.
• Third-Party Risk Assessment: Evaluates the cybersecurity posture of vendors, including educational technology (EdTech) platforms, ensuring they meet security standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports compliance with key education-related regulations such as FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR, ensuring safe handling of student data.
• Cloud and Application Security: Analyzes and secures cloud-based applications, mitigating risks from software used across campuses.
• External Attack Surface Management: Detects and manages external threats, assessing all digital assets including websites and third-party services for vulnerabilities.
• Cybersecurity Rating System: Provides a scoring system that simplifies understanding of security levels, aiding both internal teams and external stakeholders in evaluating risk.
• Automated Reporting and Alerts: Delivers detailed, customizable security reports and real-time alerts for rapid response to incidents.
• Supply Chain and Vendor Risk Management: Monitors and addresses the risks introduced by external service providers, ensuring that vendors comply with required security standards.
• Strategic Risk Communications: Facilitates clear communication of security risks to administrators and boards, helping decision-makers prioritize actions.
• Benchmarking Against Industry Standards: Compares an institution's cybersecurity practices against industry standards, ensuring optimal security posture.