Cybersecurity for Campus
Networks That
Never Stand Still
Higher education environments are built for access, but that openness creates risk across every connected device. 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, protecting your campus without disrupting academics, research, or student life.
The Higher Education Security Challenge
Campus environments weren't designed for enforcement. They were designed for openness. But 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 and 61% in healthcare
Of institutions take over a month to recover, double the global average
Expanding Attack Surface
Students arrive with an average of 7 IoT devices each, multiplying endpoint exposure. BYOD policies create unmanaged endpoint proliferation. Smart building systems, athletic facilities, and residence halls add thousands of IoT devices.
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.
Why Campus Networks Are Prime Targets
Universities must support open access, collaboration, and innovation, making traditional security controls difficult to enforce. Campus networks house student records, financial systems, medical data, and federally funded research, all within a highly distributed environment.
High-Value Targets, Lean Teams
With limited resources and lean IT teams managing sprawling, multi-campus infrastructure, institutions often lack the visibility and control needed to act before risk becomes disruption.
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Richmond College: Complete Campus Visibility
The Challenge
Richmond upon Thames College needed to secure a modern campus serving thousands of students and staff, but lacked visibility into what was actually connected to the network. Over time, device visibility had eroded, creating blind spots across the campus network.
"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
Campus environments are some of the most complex anywhere, where student devices, research systems, clinical technologies, and smart infrastructure all operate on the same network. ORDR transforms that complexity into actionable intelligence and safe enforcement, giving universities the control to protect open environments without disrupting them.
Comprehensive Device Discovery
Passively identifies every wired and wireless device across campus, including cloud-managed devices: no agents, no scanning, no risk to device operation
Benefit
Immediate visibility into all campus-connected devices in 48–72 hours
Behavioral Context
Understand how devices actually function before enforcing policy
Benefit
Accurate enforcement based on how devices actually operate, not assumptions
Unknown Device Detection
Stops unmanaged or risky devices before they introduce exposure
Benefit
Protects the campus network from shadow IT and unmanaged endpoints
Context-Aware Segmentation
Generates validated segmentation policies, simulates impact before deployment, enforces through existing infrastructure
Benefit
Safe enforcement that protects without disrupting academics or research
Audit Support
Generates audit-ready reports for FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI DSS on demand
Benefit
Verified asset intelligence for governance and compliance reporting
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
Your AI Agent for Campus-Wide Answers
ORDR IQ transforms campus cybersecurity from manual effort into orchestrated action, turning questions into answers and insight into execution.
With ORDR IQ, higher education teams can:
Generate real-time, role-specific insights across residence halls, research labs, clinics, and remote campuses
Deliver audit-ready reporting for HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and institutional governance, on demand
Automate workflows by creating and routing tickets directly from validated intelligence
Instantly access device histories, communication patterns, and exposure insights using natural language
Produce decision-ready outputs for leadership, compliance teams, and governance boards
Why Higher Education Institutions Choose ORDR
Higher education environments demand openness, but security teams still need control. ORDR enables both by turning trusted intelligence into safe, continuous enforcement.
Single Source of Truth
One verified view of every connected asset, eliminating shadow IT and conflicting inventories across campus
Force Multiplier for Lean Teams
AI-driven intelligence and automation allow small teams to manage large, distributed environments efficiently
Continuous Compliance
Audit-ready reporting for FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, and GLBA, without manual evidence collection
Research-Friendly Security
Protects sensitive research environments without restricting collaboration or access
No Infrastructure Disruption
Works with existing firewalls, NAC, switches, and SIEM, no agents, no scanning, no downtime
Proactive Threat Containment
Reduces dwell time from months to hours by enabling rapid detection and safe enforcement
Higher Education Use Cases
Higher education environments require security that adapts to openness, scale, and constant change. ORDR delivers trusted device intelligence and turns it into safe, policy-based enforcement across campus.
Secure Student and BYOD Environments
Identify and profile every student device, enforce access based on risk, and isolate compromised endpoints, without disrupting connectivity or student experience
Protect Research and Grant-Funded Networks
Segment sensitive research environments from general campus traffic to safeguard intellectual property and meet regulatory requirements
Enforce Role-Based Access Across Campus
Automatically apply policies based on device type, ownership, and behavior, ensuring appropriate access for students, faculty, staff, and guests
Contain Threats Without Disruption
Detect anomalous behavior and isolate high-risk devices in real time, stopping threats from spreading before they impact operations
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, protection of federally funded research, and controlled data |
Integration with Your Existing Infrastructure
ORDR enhances your current security investments without requiring replacement.
| Infrastructure Type | Supported Platforms |
|---|---|
| Firewalls | Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point |
| Network Access Control | Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, Forescout |
| SIEM/SOAR | Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR |
| Switches | Cisco, Aruba, Juniper |
| IT Service Management | ServiceNow, BMC Remedy |
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Secure Your Campus
Without Compromise
Higher education environments demand openness, but that shouldn't come at the cost of security. ORDR helps you see every device, understand real risk, and enforce protection safely, without disrupting academics, research, or student life.
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