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Unified Cybersecurity & Risk Management Platform
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The institution's IT Strategic Plan identifies a unified cybersecurity and risk management platform as a named, high-priority initiative, yet a fully consolidated security operations capability does not currently exist. This gap elevates compliance and operational risk, leaving systems, staff, and institutional data without cohesive protection.
The opportunity
With a fiscal year ending June 30 and grant opportunities carrying mid-2026 deadlines, the procurement window is near-term and actionable. Advancing this initiative now aligns with active IT planning cycles, leverages available funding pathways, and directly reduces institutional cybersecurity exposure.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Patch and Vulnerability Management Program Launch
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The IT Strategic Plan identifies a structured patch and vulnerability management program as a distinct, prioritized initiative, signaling a recognized gap in the current security posture. Without a systematic remediation approach, unpatched systems expose the organization to escalating cyber risk and potential service disruption.
The opportunity
This initiative carries strong organizational backing and aligns with the June 30 fiscal year-end, creating a near-term window for budgeted action. Grant funding opportunities with deadlines in July 2026 may offset costs, and cooperative purchasing agreements can streamline procurement to accelerate implementation.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Closing the Enterprise Password Management Gap
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Despite active MFA and self-service password reset tools, no comprehensive enterprise password management solution is in place, leaving credential security gaps across staff and systems. This exposes the institution to unauthorized access risks and undermines its broader unified cybersecurity strategy.
The opportunity
With a fiscal year ending June 30 and a substantial IT budget already supporting cybersecurity initiatives, near-term procurement is feasible through cooperative purchasing agreements. Addressing this gap now strengthens credential governance, supports the institution's strategic cybersecurity roadmap, and may align with available grant funding windows.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The institution's Emergency Operations Plan is overdue, formal emergency exercises are undocumented, and mass notification system details remain unverified. These gaps create measurable compliance risk and leave students, staff, and campus operations exposed in the event of an emergency.
The opportunity
Grant programs with July 2026 deadlines directly support emergency management investments, offering a clear and time-sensitive funding path with limited local match requirements. An open Director of Campus Safety position and fiscal year-end timing create a near-term window to advance compliance and strengthen institutional preparedness.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance Upgrade to WCAG 2.1
Web Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The institution's web accessibility policy is currently aligned to WCAG 2.0, creating a compliance gap as WCAG 2.1 conformance is expected. The IT Strategic Plan identifies accessibility improvements as a high-priority initiative, and unresolved gaps elevate legal and equity risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
With a fiscal year ending June 30, a near-term budgetary window exists to fund this named strategic initiative before the cycle closes. Addressing the WCAG 2.1 gap now reduces compliance exposure, advances digital equity, and aligns with active IT planning priorities.
Sourcewell
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