Cybersecurity for Campus
Networks That
Never Stand Still
From student BYOD and research systems to clinical environments and smart campus infrastructure, ORDR delivers complete asset intelligence and turns it into safe, policy-based enforcement. Protect your campus without disrupting academics, research, or student life.
Campus Environments Were Built for Openness, Not Security
Higher education is built on openness, but attackers exploit it. Without accurate device intelligence and safe policy enforcement, that openness becomes exposure, putting research, operations, and institutional trust at risk.
Increase in IoT cyberattacks in higher education in 2025, the highest of any sector
Year-over-year increase in total cyberattacks (first half of 2025)
Of attacks against higher education succeed, vs. 68% in business
Of institutions take over a month to recover, double the global average
Expanding BYOD Attack Surface
Students arrive with an average of 7 IoT devices each, multiplying endpoint exposure. BYOD policies create unmanaged endpoint proliferation across every campus network.
Research Networks Under Pressure
Research networks require open collaboration while protecting sensitive, federally funded data. The same openness that enables discovery creates persistent attack paths.
Complex Multi-Campus Infrastructure
Smart buildings, athletic facilities, and residence halls add thousands of IoT devices. Legacy systems remain in use due to budget constraints.
High-Value Targets, Lean Teams
Campus networks house student records, financial systems, medical data, and federally funded research, all within a highly distributed environment managed by lean IT teams.
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Complete Campus Visibility
The Challenge
Over time, device visibility had eroded, creating blind spots across the campus network. Student BYOD devices (many unmanaged and unpatched) posed a continuous risk, making it difficult to protect users while maintaining an open learning environment.
"We had lost sight of all of the devices that were attached over the years; we needed to understand exactly what was connected to ensure no 'back-doors' or vulnerabilities could be exploited."
Stephen Hacon, IT Manager, Richmond upon Thames College
Results
Full visibility across all campus-connected devices
Real-time detection of abnormal behavior and potential threats
Automated segmentation to isolate risky or compromised devices
Faster response with integrated alerts and security workflows
"With the ORDR user-friendly dashboard, we are now able to identify potential security vulnerabilities, allowing us to effectively secure our network with just a few clicks."
Stephen Hacon, Richmond upon Thames College
Control Without Compromise
ORDR transforms campus complexity into actionable intelligence and safe enforcement, giving universities the control to protect open environments without disrupting them.
Agentless Discovery
Passively identifies every wired and wireless device across campus: no agents, no scanning, no risk to device operation
Benefit
Immediate visibility into all campus-connected devices in 48–72 hours
Behavioral Context
Builds baselines from real device communication patterns before enforcing any policy
Benefit
Accurate enforcement based on how devices actually operate, not assumptions
Zero Trust Enforcement
Generates validated segmentation policies, simulates impact before deployment, enforces through existing infrastructure
Benefit
Protects critical systems without impacting academics, research, or clinical workflows
Lateral Movement Containment
Restricts device-to-device communication paths based on least privilege
Benefit
Stops threats from spreading across campus networks
ORDR IQ Orchestration
AI-powered natural language access to device intelligence, risk insights, and automated ticket routing
Benefit
Small teams manage large, distributed environments efficiently
Continuous Compliance
Generates audit-ready reports for FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI DSS on demand
Benefit
No manual evidence collection: always audit-ready
Compliance Made Continuous, Not Periodic
Higher education institutions face a complex web of regulatory requirements. ORDR delivers continuous enforcement and audit-ready reporting, without manual effort.
| Regulation | What It Covers | How ORDR Helps |
|---|---|---|
| FERPA | Protection of student records and personally identifiable information | Enforces access controls based on device identity and behavior, with audit-ready activity tracking |
| HIPAA | Protection of health information in campus medical systems | Continuously monitors devices and enforces segmentation to protect sensitive health systems |
| GLBA | Safeguarding financial aid and student financial data | Provides real-time visibility, risk prioritization, and compliance reporting across financial systems |
| PCI DSS | Protection of payment data across campus retail and services | Segments cardholder environments and restricts unauthorized access to payment systems |
| Research Compliance | Protection of federally funded research and controlled data | Isolated research networks with verified access controls and enforcement of data handling requirements |
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Without Compromise
Higher education environments demand openness, but that shouldn't come at the cost of security. See how leading institutions move from visibility to action.
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