GLBA Audit for Education Institutions
“The Gramm-Leach-Bliley-Act (GLBA) definition changes in 2022 caught many institutions of higher education scrambling to figure out what that meant for them in order to comply with the associated security requirements. In any journey, it’s necessary to know where you’re starting from to determine the best path to your destination. Performing a cyber risk assessment - something OneNeck has years of extensive experience providing - is not only an insightful tool, it is also a GLBA requirement, effectively accomplishing two important things at once.”
OneNeck, your partner for GLBA
Ultimately the goal is not just to pass the audit through a series of check-the-box exercises but to truly secure data and infrastructure. The GLBA audit process is not just a one-time action but rather a long-term commitment to a series of best practices. To be done correctly, it requires significant resources and time and involves constant reassessment and adjustments to meet current and future risks.
OneNeck’s experienced team is here to help prepare for GLBA audit compliance and continue working with your technology team to allow your security posture to mature.
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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) deadline is fast approaching. As an higher education institution, it's imperative that you not only understand what provisions auditors are examing, but also how to prepare for the GLBA audit process. A proper pre-audit risk assessment and the development of an incident response plan will likely involve teaming with an experienced partner. We've got your back!
NICK SANTILLI
OneNeck Security Strategist
How OneNeck can help you prepare for your GLBA Audit.
Pre-Audit Risk Assessment:
Provide employee security training and management.
Address organizational vulnerabilities.
Discuss possible threats that could exploit those vulnerabilities.
Creat concise documentation for actions taken to mitigate all discovered risk.
Identify types of incidents that could occur, such as data breaches, cyberattacks or natural disasters.
Establish an IR team with specific roles and responsibilities.
Outline procedures for identifying and responding to incidents, including steps for containment and mitigation, preservation of evidence and notification to affected
individuals and authorities.
Testing of the IR plan through drills and exercises.
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Incident Response Plan:
What are the new requirements for educational institutions?
In October 2021, the FTC announced revised provisions to the Safeguards Rule. This rule instructs higher ed institutions to implement administrative, physical and technical protections as safeguards against cyberattacks, email spoofing, phishing schemes and similar cybersecurity risks.
These provisions are where educational institutions will likely struggle to achieve and maintain compliance. Identifying and assessing risks, developing and maintaining an information security program and creating detailed incident response plans are a heavy drain on time, staffing and a school’s limited resources.
