Risk Advisory for Higher Education

The landscape of higher education is changing, fueled by advancements in technology and evolving Federal and state legislation.

In recent years, higher education institutions have expanded their data footprint, amassing larger volumes of information to fuel applications and analytics. As institutions embrace data-driven approaches to enhance the students’ experience, they are confronted with the critical need for robust privacy and cybersecurity measures amidst escalating cyber threats.

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How EisnerAmper Can Help

Cybersecurity Assessments and Technical Risk Evaluations
AI, Governance Adoption, and Risk Management
Athletics Risk and Compliance
Academic Medical Center Advisory Services
Research and Institutional Data Protection
Data Governance and Data Privacy
ERP Implementation and Technology Risk Advisory
Financial Risk and Strategic Advisory Services
Business Continuity and Operational Resilience

EisnerAmper has experience conducting risk-based outsourced, co-sourced, and staff augmentation internal audit engagements, focused on improving efficiency and adding value.

By bringing in a fresh perspective and acumen from external collaborators, higher education institutions can optimize their audit function, improve risk management practices, and help maintain compliance with industry regulations, ultimately contributing to the institution’s overall success.

Broad Risk-Based Methodology

We have extensive experience with data-focused legislative requirements, including FERPA, GLBA, various NIST standards, HIPAA, NSPM-33, CMMC, and PCI DSS, among others, but we also look outside the limitations of legislation and consider a broader scope of IT risks.

Adaptive, Collaborative Approach

Whether you are interested in fully outsourcing IT audit scopes or looking to augment your team’s skills or capacity through a co-sourcing arrangement, we are committed to flexible and collaborative relationships and tailor our procedures to the unique risks and controls at each institution.

Knowledge Transfer

Our ability to collaborate with internal audit and technology stakeholders provides an opportunity for knowledge transfer between teams, enhancing the institution’s overall audit capabilities.

Enhanced Objectivity

We bring a fresh perspective and unbiased viewpoint to the internal audit function to objectively identify areas of improvement within an institution.

Deep, Diverse Technical and Industry Experience

Our team is composed of experienced internal auditors, data privacy and security specialists, and forensic IT analysts. Additionally, we are actively involved in the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA).