IT Solutions For Community Colleges

Community colleges face a distinct set of IT challenges—tight budgets, rapid enrollment cycles, diverse student needs, and regulatory demands. With cyberattacks increasing 70% year-over-year and the average breach costing $3.25 million, maintaining secure infrastructure while managing lean resources requires specialized solutions.

At NewPush, we specialize in IT solutions for community colleges that provide operational clarity, cybersecurity resilience, and compliance assurance. Our implementations across 75+ educational institutions have achieved 60% cost savings through intelligent tool consolidation while protecting over 1 million students—proving that budget constraints don't have to mean security compromises.

Built on Open Standards for Maximum Integration Built on the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF), our platform achieves 95%+ accuracy in correlating your existing security tools. This unified approach eliminates the need for costly replacements while delivering enterprise-grade protection across your entire infrastructure

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Pain Points We Solve For Community College IT Leaders Leaders

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Too Many Tools, Not Enough Visibility

Like our university system that managed 100+ tools generating 850+ daily alerts, community colleges often inherit fragmented systems. Our unified platform reduces false positives by 60% and delivers real-time visibility without requiring expensive replacements.
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Compliance Complexity and Audit Pressure

FERPA violations cost $1,000 per incident and threaten federal funding—devastating for budget-conscious institutions. We've prevented $10M+ in compliance-related losses through automated documentation and continuous monitoring that achieved 100% audit success.
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Shadow IT Undermining Security

Our implementations revealed how unmanaged tools create vulnerabilities "underreported by an order of magnitude." We detect, inventory, and govern shadow IT while preserving the flexibility needed for innovative teaching methods.
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Overwhelmed Internal Teams

Your staff wears multiple hats and can't do it all. Like the 85-person team we helped redirect 65% of their time to strategic work, we act as an extension of your team with scalable support and proactive monitoring.
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Vendor Finger-Pointing During Incidents

When issues arise, accountability matters. Our integrated services reduced incident response time by 65%, ensuring clear ownership and faster resolution without the vendor runaround.

Why Community Colleges Trust NewPush IT Solutions

  • Built for Education's Front Lines
    We've supported over 75 institutions—including numerous two-year colleges—helping them achieve $4.2M in collective savings while maintaining security standards that protect federal funding eligibility.
  • Budget-Friendly Approach
    Flexible Pricing Models: Phased implementation spreads costs across budget cycles
    Maximize Existing Tools: 95%+ correlation accuracy means no rip-and-replace
    Proven ROI: 60% operational cost reduction through intelligent automation
  • Open Framework, Tight Integration
    Our OCSF-based platform provides seamless integration across your SIS, LMS, and infrastructure environments—proven in implementations from multi-campus systems to specialized programs.
  • Simplified Compliance
    From FERPA and NIST 800-171 to SOX and CMMC, our compliance specialists help you meet regulatory expectations with 80% less manual effort—critical when staff resources are limited.
  • Global Reach, Local Focus
    With more than 5,000 clients globally, we bring enterprise-grade solutions scaled appropriately for community college needs and budgets.

Comprehensive IT and Cybersecurity Services Tailored for Higher Education

At NewPush, we provide purpose-built IT and cybersecurity solutions designed to meet the complex demands of Higher Education institutions. Whether you're managing regulatory compliance, defending against evolving cyber threats, or modernizing infrastructure, our services are engineered to give IT leaders clarity, control, and confidence.



Cybersecurity Services

We deliver end-to-end cybersecurity services designed to proactively identify, mitigate, and prevent threats across your institution's digital environment.

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Data Backup & Recovery Services

Ensure your critical data is protected and always recoverable with our enterprise-grade backup and recovery solutions.

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Disaster Recovery Planning

We help institutions develop and implement disaster recovery strategies that minimize downtime and ensure continuity under any circumstance.

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IT Compliance Services

We streamline compliance across multiple frameworks, providing technical controls, policy guidance, and documentation aligned with Higher Ed standards.

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SOX Compliance Services

Support for SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance through real-time monitoring, reporting, and internal control management tailored for Higher Education finance teams.

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HIPAA Compliance Services

Secure protected health information (PHI) and meet HIPAA requirements with our specialized services for institutions managing campus clinics and research data.

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CMMC Compliance Services

Get ready for CMMC audits with our structured cybersecurity maturity assessments, gap remediation, and control implementations aligned with DoD expectations.

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NIST 800-171 Compliance

We support a full suite of NIST 800-series compliance needs, including 800-171, 800-53, and beyond, through automated policy mapping and secure technical architecture.

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SOC 1 Compliance Services

Ensure data integrity and internal controls over financial reporting meet SOC 1 audit requirements with our tailored consulting and security solutions.

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SOC 2 Compliance Services

Achieve SOC 2 compliance with comprehensive guidance across security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy principles.

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PCI-DSS Compliance Services

Protect payment data and reduce audit stress with our PCI-DSS compliance services designed for institutions handling credit card transactions.

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Co-managed IT Services

Collaborate with our expert team to extend your in-house capabilities. We integrate seamlessly into your existing IT operations to fill gaps, scale response, and share responsibility.

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System Administration Services

From routine patching to complex server configurations, our system administration services ensure your infrastructure runs securely and efficiently.

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Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Services

We provide 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and incident response through a fully managed SOC designed to secure Higher Education networks.

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Vulnerability Management Services

Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, with continuous scanning and expert risk analysis.

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Threat Hunting Services

Our proactive threat hunting team uncovers hidden threats and anomalous behaviors across your network to reduce dwell time and exposure.

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Security Posture Management Services

We help institutions assess, benchmark, and enhance their overall security posture, aligning strategy with measurable risk reduction.

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Data Loss Prevention Services

Prevent accidental or malicious data leaks with advanced DLP solutions that monitor, flag, and block sensitive data transfers in real time.

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Cloud Security Services

Secure your cloud infrastructure and applications—whether public, private, or hybrid—with tailored controls and visibility across all environments.

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Zero Trust Security Services

Implement a Zero Trust architecture to ensure identity-driven access, continuous validation, and segmented defense across your IT ecosystem.

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Continuous Threat Evaluation & Management (CTEM) Services

Continuously evaluate and improve your threat detection and response capabilities using dynamic risk models and threat simulations.

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Incident Response Services

Minimize damage, contain breaches, and recover fast with expert-led incident response services available 24/7.

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Google Workspace Security

We secure your Google Workspace environment with advanced policy configurations, user access controls, and activity monitoring aligned to institutional needs.

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Virtual Risk Officer

Our Virtual Risk Officer service provides strategic risk leadership, helping you align IT risk with institutional priorities and regulatory frameworks.

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Security Awareness Training

Empower your staff and students to recognize and resist cyber threats with interactive, role-based security awareness training.

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Ready to join 75+ institutions that have transformed their IT operations?

Book your free 15-minute discovery call and learn how we've helped institutions achieve:
∙$4.2M annual cost savings
∙90% reduction in security disruptions
∙100% compliance audit success
∙65% of IT time redirected to strategic initiatives

Frequently Asked Questions About IT Solutions for Community Colleges

What types of IT services do you offer for community colleges?
We offer cybersecurity, compliance management, IT support, cloud migration, network security, and risk assessments tailored to the specific needs of community colleges. Every solution is designed to fit within budget and scale for evolving demands.
Can NewPush help us prepare for a FERPA or NIST 800-171 audit?
Yes. We offer FERPA compliance assessments, NIST 800-171 gap analysis, and implementation of required controls. Our team ensures your policies, systems, and documentation are aligned and audit-ready.
Do you support integration with platforms like Canvas or Colleague?
Absolutely. Our platform supports seamless integration with commonly used SIS and LMS platforms including Canvas, Colleague, and Blackboard, helping streamline academic operations securely.
How do your services help address staff shortages in IT?
We offer co-managed IT and fully managed services to augment your internal capabilities. Our team provides round-the-clock coverage, proactive monitoring, and rapid issue resolution to reduce burnout and increase efficiency.
What security risks do community colleges face most often?
Phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and unmonitored shadow IT are top threats. Our services focus on proactive risk detection, vulnerability management, and incident response to keep your campus secure.
Are your tools easy for smaller IT teams to manage?
Yes. We design dashboards and workflows that are intuitive and efficient. Our platform simplifies alert triage, policy enforcement, and compliance tracking so even small teams stay in control.
Do you offer custom packages for budget-constrained institutions?
We do. We understand the fiscal pressures of public institutions and offer flexible pricing, modular services, and scalable packages that prioritize impact and ROI.
How quickly can you respond to a critical incident?
Our 24/7 SOC responds immediately to high-priority incidents. We offer defined SLAs and escalation paths to ensure your most critical systems are protected at all times.

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NewPush

Baltimore Headquarters
3700 O'Donnell Street
Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21224
United States

Phone: 1-303-423-4500

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