Built by a former CISO to escape the 'Audit Trap'

Discover how CampusCISO provides a Strategic Operating System for Higher Education Cybersecurity

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About us

Built for Higher Education by a Higher Ed Leader

Our Journey

CampusCISO started with a simple idea in 2021: higher‑education institutions face unique cybersecurity challenges that generic consulting and off‑the‑shelf tools do not solve.

Decentralized decision‑making, tight budgets, complex compliance, and a crowded vendor ecosystem make progress hard.

CampusCISO bridges that gap with affordable, higher‑ed‑specific guidance that helps leaders show progress quickly and sustain it over time.

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Why Institutions Choose CampusCISO

We combine expert coaching with purpose‑built tools and a private client community, so you can put limited time and budget where they matter most.

  • Outcome first: Start with a CampusCISO 30‑Day Diagnostic and leave with a prioritized, board‑ready roadmap.
  • Guidance + Tools + Community: Coaching and expert guidance, powered by Cyber Heat Map, with ongoing support in the Cyber Bridge client community.
  • Vendor‑neutral and practical: Advice grounded in real campus realities, free from sales pressure.

How We Help

Start with a 30-Day Diagnostic
In 30 days you establish a baseline, identify gaps, and identify top improvement recommendations prioritized using Cyber Heat Map®. Show your stakeholders the plan, not just the problem.

Sustain with Guided Membership
Don't let your roadmap gather dust. Our annual membership provides ongoing platform access, Cyber Bridge® peer alliance, and quarterly check-ins to keep your strategy alive without the cost of a full consulting retainer.

Scale with Fractional Leadership
Need hands-on execution? Add our Accelerator or Partnership tiers for weekly coaching or fractional CISO services to drive your program forward.

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Founder's Message

Christian “Chris” Schreiber is a higher‑education cybersecurity leader with nearly 30 years of experience supporting institutions of all sizes, including service as CISO at multiple universities. He founded CampusCISO to give colleges and universities a practical way to build and communicate a defensible plan without adding headcount.

See Chris' Biography
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“I saw too many institutions drowning in audit findings but starved for strategy. I founded CampusCISO to give leaders a Strategic Operating System -- a way to benchmark capabilities, validate budget requests, and build a program the Board actually understands.”

Chris Schreiber
Founder, CampusCISO
Empower

A Force Multiplier for Your Team

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Our Mission

Empower higher‑education leaders with data‑informed coaching, tools, and community to make confident decisions and strengthen cybersecurity.

Our Vision

Be the trusted partner for campus cybersecurity strategy, enabling leaders to connect, collaborate, and show measurable progress, even with limited budgets.

Our Values

  • Affordable expertise: Practical help that respects public‑sector constraints.
  • Tailored solutions: Guidance aligned to campus culture, governance, and resources.
  • Community‑centric: A private space for trusted peer exchange.
  • High integrity: Vendor‑neutral, experience‑driven advice.
  • Force Multiplier, Not Outsourcer: We don't replace your team; we give them the governance tools, data, and insights they need to lead and thrive.

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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