E&I Contract Group

Cybersecurity Incident Detection & Response

Safeguard your institution's digital assets with our contracts for cybersecurity services. These contract providers specialize in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions designed to protect sensitive information, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks in the academic environment. From robust threat detection and response systems to advanced data encryption and secure network architecture, these providers address the unique challenges faced by educational institutions. With these providers, you can protect your students, faculty, and staff from cyber threats, safeguard critical research data, and maintain the integrity of your IT infrastructure. Enhance your institution's security posture with our expert cybersecurity solutions, ensuring a safe and secure digital experience for all. Contact your member representative for more information on any of these contracts.

The Benmar Group contract offers cybersecurity services from an enterprise system integrator that has been serving higher education and healthcare institutions since 1998. As a dedicated ally for higher education, Benmar delivers customized solutions through their extensive experience. The technology specialists at Benmar provide E&I members with support at every step, offering specialized services to drive advancements in the education sector.

Contract Differentiators

24/7 advanced cyber monitoring, vulnerability assessments, strategy, design, implementation
Machine learning cyber defense for malware detection/mitigation
Swift cyber incident investigation/remediation to minimize impact, boost resilience
Flexible, efficient integrated infrastructure deployment for enhanced cybersecurity
Streamlined cybersecurity operations with tailored dashboards, expert support
Predefined retainer services for swift response, tailored solutions, enhanced resilience

Columbia Advisory Group (CAG) offers oversight and planning to ensure members have top-notch data security. Their SOC collaborates with members to detect, analyze, investigate, and deliver threat mitigation and containment. CAG rapidly detects, analyzes, investigates, and delivers threat mitigation and containment through 24/7 monitoring of networks, endpoints, and cloud environments to detect, respond, and recover from modern cyberattacks.

Contract Differentiators

Scope: Medium Scope Coverage | 3 OEM cybersecurity solutions, professional services
Volume Rebates
Pricing: most competitive discount (40%) for Sentinel One over existing E&I contracts by 37%
Incumbent | will transition existing business to E&I with customer approval at the point of contract renewal

Coro provides comprehensive cybersecurity that safeguards everything – from students and staff to data. More than just tools, Coro offers a best-practice solution that ensures the protection of students, teachers, administrators, and boards of directors. Its interconnected modular platform makes security accessible and effective for both public and private K-12 schools, as well as higher education institutions of all sizes.

Contract Differentiators

Volume Rebates
Discounts for Multi Year Agreements
Discounts for Pre-Paid Agreements
Proprietary Solution

Pondurance provides extensive Managed Detection and Response services to safeguard against evolving cybersecurity threats. The E&I Pondurance contract incorporates cybersecurity professional services, digital forensics, incident response, and managed detection and response.

Contract Highlights

Volume Rebates
Members that purchase MDR services will receive a MyCyberScoreCard - RRA/VRA License at no additional cost with Rapid Risk Assessment included annually for the duration of their contract term.
Additional 10% discount offered on three-year contract terms