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The Clearinghouse’s Office of Cybersecurity Recognized as a Top 50 Info Security Team
The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to announce that its Office of Cybersecurity has been recognized as a Top 50 Information Security Team by the OnCon Icon Awards. This prestigious award highlights our team’s dedication to maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards.
To learn more about this achievement, we spoke with John Ramsey, the Clearinghouse’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), to discuss the significance of this recognition and his team’s plans to continue innovating in the face of evolving cyber challenges.
Why is this recognition important for the Clearinghouse?
The Clearinghouse is committed to being a trusted partner for the education community and others who rely on our services. Being recognized as a top 50 team demonstrates our deep expertise in cybersecurity and our ability to protect the information entrusted to us.
What principles or practices enabled the Clearinghouse to win this award?
Security, compliance, and privacy are top priorities at the Clearinghouse. Our team focuses on proactively preventing and mitigating threats. Further, we actively contribute to the education community by sharing knowledge and best practices regularly.
What do you want clients to know about why you won this award?
Our team works tirelessly to protect sensitive information. This award is a testament to the respect and recognition we’ve earned.
How does the Clearinghouse stay ahead of the curve and proactively manage evolving cyber threats?
We regularly assess our security posture and identify areas for improvement. We also collaborate with leading cybersecurity vendors to stay updated on the latest threats and technologies. By doing this, we can anticipate future challenges and take steps to address them.
What advice would you give to other organizations looking to improve their information security?
The size of your cyber security team doesn’t matter. You can move the bar each year while you’re constantly measuring results. Before you know it, you’ll have a strong cybersecurity program that protects critical assets without disrupting operations.
Learn more about the Clearinghouse’s unwavering commitment to privacy and security.
“Our team works tirelessly to protect sensitive information. This award is a testament to the respect and recognition we’ve earned.”
John Ramsey
CISO, National Student Clearinghouse
