Disaster Recovery Planning
In Higher Education, an outage isn't just inconvenient—it can halt enrollment, disrupt instruction, and erode trust among students, faculty, and regulators. Without a tested disaster recovery plan, even a short incident can result in permanent data loss, compliance violations costing $1,000 per FERPA incident, and weeks of operational downtime.
At NewPush, we help institutions shift from reactive mode to resilient readiness. Our disaster recovery planning services, proven across 75+ Higher Education institutions, ensure your student information systems (SIS), learning platforms (LMS), and administrative infrastructure can bounce back from any disruption—whether it's a ransomware attack or a power failure.
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 Higher Education IT Leaders
Lack of a Tested, Documented Recovery Plan
Downtime During Critical Academic Periods
Unclear Roles and Escalation Paths During Incidents
Incomplete or Unreliable Backups
Non-Compliance with Regulations
Why Higher Education Institutions Trust NewPush
Built for Higher Ed
Compliance-Integrated Planning
Platform-Integrated Resilience
Proven Global Trust
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.
Data Backup & Recovery Services
Ensure your critical data is protected and always recoverable with our enterprise-grade backup and recovery solutions.
Disaster Recovery Planning
We help institutions develop and implement disaster recovery strategies that minimize downtime and ensure continuity under any circumstance.
IT Compliance Services
We streamline compliance across multiple frameworks, providing technical controls, policy guidance, and documentation aligned with Higher Ed standards.
SOX Compliance Services
Support for SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance through real-time monitoring, reporting, and internal control management tailored for Higher Education finance teams.
HIPAA Compliance Services
Secure protected health information (PHI) and meet HIPAA requirements with our specialized services for institutions managing campus clinics and research data.
CMMC Compliance Services
Get ready for CMMC audits with our structured cybersecurity maturity assessments, gap remediation, and control implementations aligned with DoD expectations.
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.
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.
SOC 2 Compliance Services
Achieve SOC 2 compliance with comprehensive guidance across security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy principles.
PCI-DSS Compliance Services
Protect payment data and reduce audit stress with our PCI-DSS compliance services designed for institutions handling credit card transactions.
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.
System Administration Services
From routine patching to complex server configurations, our system administration services ensure your infrastructure runs securely and efficiently.
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.
Vulnerability Management Services
Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, with continuous scanning and expert risk analysis.
Threat Hunting Services
Our proactive threat hunting team uncovers hidden threats and anomalous behaviors across your network to reduce dwell time and exposure.
Security Posture Management Services
We help institutions assess, benchmark, and enhance their overall security posture, aligning strategy with measurable risk reduction.
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.
Cloud Security Services
Secure your cloud infrastructure and applications—whether public, private, or hybrid—with tailored controls and visibility across all environments.
Zero Trust Security Services
Implement a Zero Trust architecture to ensure identity-driven access, continuous validation, and segmented defense across your IT ecosystem.
Continuous Threat Evaluation & Management (CTEM) Services
Continuously evaluate and improve your threat detection and response capabilities using dynamic risk models and threat simulations.
Incident Response Services
Minimize damage, contain breaches, and recover fast with expert-led incident response services available 24/7.
Google Workspace Security
We secure your Google Workspace environment with advanced policy configurations, user access controls, and activity monitoring aligned to institutional needs.
Virtual Risk Officer
Our Virtual Risk Officer service provides strategic risk leadership, helping you align IT risk with institutional priorities and regulatory frameworks.
Security Awareness Training
Empower your staff and students to recognize and resist cyber threats with interactive, role-based security awareness training.
Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster Recovery Planning
What is the difference between a backup strategy and a disaster recovery plan?
How often should a disaster recovery plan be tested?
We recommend testing at least annually or after any major infrastructure change. Our disaster recovery services include simulation testing and tabletop exercises to validate readiness and improve institutional response over time.
How does disaster recovery support compliance requirements like NIST 800-171 or CMMC?
Regulations like NIST and CMMC require institutions to demonstrate resilience, incident response, and recovery capabilities. Our plans are mapped directly to these controls, providing the documentation, technical controls, and proof of readiness needed to meet and maintain compliance.
Can you help us build a disaster recovery plan from scratch?
Yes. Whether your institution has no formal plan or a fragmented one, we provide end-to-end development—starting with risk assessment and ending with a fully documented, tested, and compliant recovery framework tailored to your systems.
What systems are covered under your disaster recovery plans?
We can include student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), faculty and staff email, research servers, financial databases, and any other critical infrastructure. Our goal is to ensure continuity across every essential campus service.
How long does it take to develop a complete disaster recovery plan?
Timelines vary based on the complexity of your environment, but most institutions receive a full plan—including risk analysis, playbooks, and testing—within 4-8 weeks. We work closely with your IT and leadership teams to ensure speed without sacrificing quality.
Can we use our existing cybersecurity tools with your recovery plans?
Yes. We design plans to integrate with your existing investments in cybersecurity and infrastructure. Our team works with the tools you already have, enhancing and aligning them with disaster recovery and compliance goals.
How is your disaster recovery planning different from a generic IT provider?
We specialize in Higher Education and build every plan with academic operations, compliance, and seasonal demand in mind. Our platform also offers real-time visibility and automated workflows that go beyond static documentation, helping you execute your recovery plan with precision.
