The Strategic Operating System for Higher Education Cybersecurity

Stop Guessing. Get a Board-Ready Cybersecurity Roadmap in 30 Days.

The 'Audit Trap' leaves you drowning in findings but starved of strategy. CampusCISO combines the Cyber Heat Map® platform with expert guidance to help prioritize investments, maximize budget impact, and plan with confidence. Start with the 30-Day Diagnostic, then keep momentum with our Cyber Bridge® Alliance and annual membership options.

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The Disconnect

The Static Data Trap: Why Traditional Frameworks Fail

You have tight budgets, distributed governance, and a Board that demands clear progress. Traditional tools offer technical checklists, not strategic clarity. You need a portfolio approach that turns cybersecurity from a 'black box' into a managed business function.

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Metrics

Leverage Cyber Heat Map® to benchmark your maturity against peers and validate your budget requests.

Mindset

Don't plan alone. Validate your strategy with a former CISO and a community of peers in the Cyber Bridge® alliance.

Methodology

Replace spreadsheets with a living system that prioritizes next steps using real-world higher education data.

Member Success Stories

Hear from our members about how CampusCISO has helped them strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

"Chris was uniquely positioned to provide an assessment of where Kent State was in relation to our peers and to identify potential steps forward."

John Rathje

VP of IT and CIO at Kent State University

"The Benchmark Reports [Cyber Heat Map] generated helped me show my Board where we stood vis-a-vis our peers in security readiness."

Isaac Abbs

VP of IT and CIO at Pima Community College

"[CampusCISO has] an inside-out approach that goes far beyond the typical 'check the box' and gives us a high level of confidence we know what needs to be done."

Jim Raber

Associate CIO at Kent State University

"The CISO coaching I received from Chris was so effective, I view him as a partner rather than a vendor."

Isaac Abbs

VP of IT and CIO at Pima Community College

"[Chris] has deep understanding of both industry and higher ed, and knows what is pragmatic and actionable."

John Rathje

VP of IT and CIO at Kent State University

"It only took us 4-6 hours... and CYBER HEAT MAP immediately uncovered a number of opportunities to strengthen our security."

Justin Bettura

CISO at Youngstown State University

"I was simply blown away by the comprehensive nature of the CampusCISO application."

Jim Raber

Associate CIO at Kent State University

"Chris helped me to quickly adopt the mindset of a CISO."

Justin Bettura

CISO at Youngstown State University

"Being able to meet weekly with someone with broad CISO experience and perspective in our field was, and is, incredibly valuable."

Isaac Abbs

VP of IT and CIO at Pima Community College
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Diagnostic

Validate Your Cybersecurity Strategy with the Cyber Heat Map® Engine

Tailored assessments help you align planned cybersecurity projects with institutional goals.
  • Customized Scoring: Convert hundreds of assessment questions into a clear improvement list.
  • Benchmarks and context: Leverage community data to compare capabilities and inform decisions.
  • Living roadmap: Track people, process, and technology progress in one place, prioritized using your data and real‑world benchmarks.
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Guided Membership

Governance is a Practice, Not a Project.

Replace the 'one-and-done' consulting model with a living governance engine.

The Guided Membership ($2,999/yr) gives your entire team year-round access to the Cyber Heat Map® platform, the Cyber Bridge® peer community, and group strategy review sessions. It’s not a consulting retainer; it’s your institution’s strategic cybersecurity planning engine.
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Executive Leadership Bundles

Fractional CISO Support & Coaching

For institutions that need hands-on leadership. Our Accelerator and Partnership tiers provide weekly 1:1 coaching and fractional CISO support to turn your roadmap into reality. We don't just advise; we help you lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a vCISO service?

CampusCISO is a strategic alternative to the traditional vCISO model. Instead of an hourly retainer for a single consultant, we provide a Strategic Operating System that empowers your existing team to lead, supported by our Cyber Heat Map® platform and peer alliance.

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How does this differ from a standard security assessment?

Assessments are often "point-in-time" snapshots that become outdated quickly. Our Guided Membership provides a continuous, living roadmap that evolves with your institution.

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Ready to Validate Your Cybersecurity Capabilities?

Start with the CampusCISO 30‑Day Diagnostic for $399. Begin with a private kickoff with former CISO Chris Schreiber. Then, join weekly group strategy sessions and use the Cyber Heat Map® platform for 30 days to complete your baseline assessment.

Leave with a data‑informed, board‑ready roadmap.

Priced to support institutional purchasing card spending limits!

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