IP Protection & Student Data Security
Universities and research institutions store vast amounts of sensitive data: student records, financial information, and groundbreaking intellectual property. Open campus networks, bring‑your‑own‑device policies, and collaborative research environments create unique security challenges. Attackers target educational institutions for data theft, ransomware, and espionage.
Rezolute specializes in protecting education and research with FERPA compliance, IP protection, and campus network security tailored to academic environments.
TOP THREATS TO EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Nation‑state actors and competitors target research data, patents, and unpublished findings. Loss of IP can cost millions and destroy competitive advantage.
Personal information, financial aid records, and academic histories are prime targets for identity theft and fraud. FERPA violations lead to loss of federal funding.
Ransomware attacks encrypt student records, research data, and administrative systems, halting operations and demanding large payments from already‑stretched budgets.
Open Wi‑Fi, guest access, and thousands of personal devices create a sprawling attack surface. Lateral movement from compromised student devices is common.
Students, faculty, and staff may inadvertently expose sensitive data through misconfigured cloud storage or phishing. Insider threats are difficult to monitor.
Failure to meet FERPA, GDPR (for European students), or research grant security requirements can result in fines, loss of funding, and reputational damage.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
HOW WE PROTECT EDUCATION & RESEARCH
We help research institutions safeguard intellectual property with data classification, access controls, and monitoring tailored to collaborative environments. Our solutions ensure that sensitive research data remains confidential while enabling authorised collaboration.
Identify and label sensitive research data (CUI, ITAR, proprietary) with appropriate handling requirements.
Implement encrypted file sharing and virtual research environments that protect IP during collaboration.
Controls to prevent unauthorised access to ITAR/EAR‑controlled technical data by foreign nationals.
We ensure your institution meets FERPA requirements with robust access controls, audit trails, and data protection measures. Our solutions help you manage directory information, respond to data subject requests, and demonstrate compliance.
Comprehensive assessment of current controls against FERPA requirements with remediation roadmap.
Hardening and monitoring of SIS platforms to prevent unauthorised access and data leaks.
Incident response procedures that satisfy FERPA breach notification requirements and minimise harm.
University networks are notoriously open. We implement network segmentation, NAC (Network Access Control), and endpoint protection to contain threats and secure both wired and wireless infrastructure.
Enforce security policies for all devices connecting to the campus network – student, faculty, guest, and IoT.
Isolate guest traffic from internal networks and implement WPA3‑Enterprise with 802.1X authentication.
Deploy EDR across university‑managed devices to detect and respond to threats in real time.
Many research grants now require compliance with NIST 800‑171 or CMMC. We help you implement the necessary security controls to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maintain eligibility for federal funding.
Evaluate your environment against the 110 security requirements and develop a System Security Plan (SSP).
Prepare for CMMC certification at the appropriate level (L1–L3) with documented policies and technical controls.
Implement data‑loss prevention and access controls specifically for Controlled Unclassified Information.
TEAM EXPERTISE
Our team combines deep higher‑education experience with cybersecurity certifications, ensuring we understand the unique culture and challenges of academic institutions.
WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
Student records are protected with access controls and audit trails, meeting federal requirements.
Research data is classified and protected from theft, ensuring competitive advantage and grant compliance.
Campus networks are segmented and monitored, preventing lateral movement from compromised devices.
Data breaches and ransomware are detected and contained in hours, minimising disruption.
FERPA compliance, research IP protection, and campus network security – we help universities and research centres build a security posture that enables innovation without risk.
