Securing institutional assets is a critical step in a college or university's ability to embark on the road to digital transformation. A unique operating environment and mission for the higher education industry makes this a particularly difficult task.

For institutions to be successful, they must commit to investing in security solutions and strategies that enable long-term flexibility and agility without compromising on performance.

In global industry analyst firm Ovum's new white paper, they advise colleges and universities partner with service and solution providers in order to access best-in-class capabilities from experts dedicated to the IT security market, freeing them to focus on their business transformation initiatives.

To read more about Ovum's view on the role of security services in education, read the full white paper here.