Transforming IT Leadership and Compliance at Bastyr University

Recognizing the urgent need for transformation, Bastyr University evaluated several IT consulting options and selected Get IT Sense for its specialized expertise in higher education and proven track record in compliance and analytics. Get IT Sense implemented a campus-wide analytics platform, providing deep visibility into technology spend, security posture, and resource utilization. They realigned all voice, data, and cloud contracts under a single governance model, streamlining vendor management and enhancing accountability. Importantly, Get IT Sense embedded a fractional CISO to drive policy development, staff training, and to deliver regular cybersecurity reporting to university leadership. As one university executive put it, "Working with Get IT Sense has been a game changer for our organization. We're saving more, secure, and finally investing in the right places."

The impact of Get IT Sense's solutions was immediate and measurable. Bastyr University achieved a 75% reduction in telephony and data expenses, freeing up resources for strategic IT initiatives. The university received a full HIPAA and FERPA compliance letter, eliminating regulatory exposure and strengthening trust among students and staff. Executive dashboards now provide real-time insights to inform quarterly technology investment decisions, increasing transparency and alignment at the leadership level. Overall, the university's cyber-risk posture has been dramatically reduced, positioning Bastyr as a leader in secure, data-driven operations within higher education.