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CYBERSECURITY AND DATA INTEGRITY

Amazing happens when security fosters institutional resilience.

Safeguard sensitive student information and institutional resources. CDW's cybersecurity solutions help establish a strong foundation for data protection and campus safety.

Why CDW for Your Campus Cybersecurity and Data Needs

Universities and research institutions face increasing threats to sensitive data. With outdated security tools, campus leaders struggle to protect student information and research data and maintain physical safety. The complexity of managing cybersecurity alongside daily operations makes this task even more overwhelming.

CDW Education provides advanced solutions that address these challenges head-on. From secure research data management to incident response and physical security, our services are designed to enhance your institution’s resilience. With our industry-leading partnerships, we work with you every step of the way to design security solutions that meet your current needs and scale with your future goals. We provide hands-on expertise to safeguard your campus community’s data and provide ongoing support to help you deliver the education your students strive for.

Industry Expertise to Help You Achieve
Student Outcomes

  • 25+ years of experience and trusted partner to higher education institutions nationwide
  • Dedicated higher education ambassadors with prior higher education experience who are not only familiar with challenges faced by institutions, but are also committed to leading initiatives that address IT leaders' specific needs
  • Extensive relationships with more than 1,000 OEM partners
  • Configuration and logistics service capabilities
Students securely using their campus network thanks to CDW.

Unlock New Opportunities With Better Cybersecurity

Student securely using campus network thanks to CDW.

Risk Mitigation

Identify and mitigate threats while also keeping sensitive data safe through advanced protocols.

College students using a secure college campus network thanks to CDW.

Data Governance

Ensure data quality for informed decision-making.

College student using a secure college network thanks to CDW.

Incident Response

Be prepared to respond effectively to data breaches.

College students using a secure college network.

Data Protection and Cloud Migrations/Integration

Close vulnerabilities and implement new protocols in your hybrid or multi-cloud environment.

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Physical Security

Use IP-connected video cameras to enhance campus security.

Higher Education Is a High-Stakes Cybercrime Target

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37.6M

Records Were Compromised

37.6 million educational records have been compromised since 2005, with colleges and universities accounting for 60%

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$3.5M

Per Breach

In the education sector, the average 2024 data breach cost $3.5 million

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$500K

Daily Downtime

Average downtime due to a ransomware attack on an educational institution costs $500,000 per day

SOLUTION SPOTLIGHT

CDW for Zero Trust

Better defend against cyberthreats, meet compliance requirements and enhance the user experience with an effective zero-trust strategy. Whether you’re looking to begin your journey toward zero-trust maturity, or to improve upon your solutions, CDW will help ensure secure, adaptable access to your critical data and networks.

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