Peer Assessment Service

Peer Assessment Opportunities from a Distance

REN-ISAC Cybersecurity Peer Assessment team has adapted its in-person assessment processes to mitigate the risks and restrictions of travel due to COVID-19. REN-ISAC now enables you and your organization to work remotely with our expert assessors with several remote assessment options.

The REN-ISAC assessors use their expertise in cybersecurity in higher education to objectively evaluate your current security measures and assist you in prioritizing actions for scalable, continuous process improvement. We offer remote assessments in

General Assessment
Compliance Review
Incident Response
Penetration Testing
Policy Review
Deployment of Cloud Services

The peer assessment staff are always available to answer questions and book future assessments. Contact us at peer@ren-isac.net to schedule a phone consultation.

Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture

REN-ISAC's Cybersecurity Peer Assessment Service can enable you and your institution to strengthen internal safeguards and mitigate possible risk. Our expert peer assessors understand the unique demands of cybersecurity in higher education, and they will provide you with an objective evaluation of your institution's current security standing.

The peer assessment process culminates in a professional report that includes National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-based, actionable recommendations; prioritized steps with a focus on scalability; suggestions for continuous process improvement; and a separate executive summary to encourage understanding and buy-in.

Schedule an assessment

How a Virtual Assessment Works

Step 1: You choose scope, topics, dates of the assessment.
Step 2: Assessor researches and reviews institution-speciﬁc practices.
Step 3: Assessor performs a virtual analysis including personnel interviews with staff across IT and other functional areas.
Step 4: Assessor prepares early report drafts for your review.
Step 5: Final report with executive summary is delivered.

Become a Peer Assessor

Join REN-ISAC and help strengthen cybersecurity throughout the higher education sector. As a peer assessor, you will gain real-world experience working within NIST Cybersecurity Framework, as well as receive Continuing Professional Experience (CPE) credits, a stipend, and travel reimbursement.