Frequently Asked Questions

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What support is included in every membership?

Specific options vary based on the membership level you purchase. Strategic advice in weekly cohort or 1-to-1 sessions, unlimited email/chat, and full use of CYBER HEAT MAP® Advanced.

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Who develops the guidance and tools?

Founder Chris Schreiber brings nearly 30 years of higher-ed security leadership; content is refined through 140+ completed assessments.

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What is CampusCISO's philosophy toward cybersecurity planning?

CampusCISO believes in a pragmatic approach to cybersecurity. We understand that every institution has unique needs and constraints. Our advisory services help you make informed decisions about how and where to invest your limited resources in new tools and services.

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Can CampusCISO services be used if we're already working with a vCISO or other consulting firm?

Yes, our advisory services can complement a vCISO or consultant. For example, if you're working with a vCISO who has little experience in higher education, our team can help them navigate the cultural differences, ensuring all aspects of your cybersecurity strategy are effectively addressed.

We can also license CYBER HEAT MAP to your vCISO so they can more easily stay aligned with higher education culture and best practices.

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What are the main services provided by CampusCISO?

All CampusCISO memberships are offered as an annual retainer, with different options available for each tier of support. Services consist of virtual cybersecurity advisory services, offered in either one-on-one or group formats, and access to online cybersecurity assessment and planning tools (CYBER HEAT MAP) that are included in every CampusCISO advisory retainer.

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What is CYBER HEAT MAP?

CYBER HEAT MAP is an online planning tool that allows higher education institutions to benchmark their cybersecurity posture against peers and plan improvements. It’s included in all CampusCISO memberships.

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How do the CampusCISO membership levels differ?

CampusCISO Compass: Includes the 8-Week Jump Start program and access to weekly office hours for additional follow-up and support. Also includes a one-year CYBER HEAT MAP Advanced subscription.
CampusCISO Pathfinder: Includes everything in Compass, plus one hour per month of individual support.
CampusCISO Navigator: Includes up to 5 hours per month of one-on-one support and the option for individual support during the initial assessment instead of participating in a group 8-week cohort.

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How is CampusCISO priced?

Our services are priced to be affordable for institutions of all sizes. We have various membership levels to fit different needs and budgets, ensuring that you can enhance your cybersecurity posture without breaking the bank.

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What payment methods are accepted?

We know that procurement processes vary by institution. We accept payment by check and purchase order. We also accept online payment by credit card for the CampusCISO Compass membership tier.

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Who owns the data provided to CYBER HEAT MAP?

When an institution creates an account on CYBER HEAT MAP, the account manager has full control over their assessment details. The institution owns their assessment details, while CYBER HEAT MAP owns the benchmarking data derived from the assessments. As part of our service, we aggregate anonymized assessment information to create benchmarking data that benefits the entire member community.

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How does CYBER HEAT MAP protect our institution's identity in the benchmarking data?

When we aggregate the benchmarking data, Cyber Heat Map identifies the contributing institution based on a combination vertical (i.e. "higher education") and institution size.

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Does CampusCISO or Cyber Heat Map sell our assessment data?

Absolutely not! Your assessment details belong to your institution and are only shared with those you invite to collaborate with you.

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What about individual users’ skills inventory data?

If a user is deleted from the system, we permanently delete their associated skills inventory answers. Cyber Heat Map does not incorporate individual skills inventory answers in the benchmarking dataset.

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What is the CampusCISO Success Guarantee?

If you actively participate in our 8-Week Jump Start program, we guarantee you’ll complete a thorough cybersecurity assessment, identify critical gaps, and craft a strategic improvement plan. If these outcomes are not met, you may request a full refund.

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What can I expect from the CampusCISO cohort?

Our 8-week cohort will guide you through assessing your cybersecurity capabilities, identifying gaps, and prioritizing your investments to support capabilities, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.

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How does the CampusCISO Success Guarantee work?

If you attend all 8 weeks of cohort meetings, complete all assignments, and fully utilize our tools but do not achieve the intended outcomes, you can request a full refund within 30 days after the cohort ends.

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What happens if I miss a cohort meeting?

It’s important to attend all cohort meetings to fully benefit from the program and meet the conditions of the guarantee. If you foresee scheduling conflicts, please contact us in advance so we can assist you in making alternative arrangements.

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What kind of support is available during the 8-week program?

You will have access to cohort meetings, our CYBER HEAT MAP tools, and support from our team to guide you through the process and ensure you achieve your desired outcomes.

Support includes unlimited email and chat support through our member portal.

In addition to the weekly cohort meeting, you can sign up for the regular weekly CampusCISO Compass Office Hours for additional assistance.

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