Academic and education

How Savia Supports Academic Institutions in Strengthening Security, Risk Management, and Compliance

Savia partners with universities, research institutes, and other academic organizations to enhance both physical and digital security across their campuses. By combining strategic guidance, modern technology, and specialized training, Savia helps institutions proactively manage the unique risks of open academic environments.

Human Risk Management

Academic institutions rely on diverse communities—students, faculty, staff, and visitors—making human‑related risks a significant concern. Savia helps organizations identify, assess, and reduce these risks through:

• Behavioural risk assessments and insider‑risk monitoring
• Staff awareness programs that strengthen security‑minded culture
• Protocols for handling misconduct, social engineering attempts, and human‑factor vulnerabilities

The result is a safer, more resilient campus community.

Campus Security Planning & Administration

Savia supports academic organizations in building comprehensive security structures that protect people, assets, and research environments. Key services include:

• Campus‑wide security planning and threat‑scenario modelling
• Policy and procedure development for day‑to‑day security administration
• Guidance on physical premises security, including access control, visitor policies, and emergency preparedness
• Support for multi‑site institutions with complex organizational structures

This ensures that campuses remain open and collaborative while still maintaining high levels of safety and oversight.

Compliance & Risk Management

Regulatory requirements in the academic sector are evolving rapidly. Savia helps institutions navigate these obligations with clarity and confidence:

• Risk assessments aligned with institutional policies and national/international standards
• Support for governance frameworks, incident reporting structures, and risk registers
• Ongoing compliance monitoring and improvement recommendations

Cybersecurity & GDPR Compliance

Academic institutions are frequent targets for cyberattacks due to their extensive data flows, research assets, and open networks. Savia provides expertise in:

• Cyber risk assessments and security architecture reviews
• Data‑protection processes aligned with GDPR and sector‑specific requirements
• Incident response planning, threat detection, and readiness exercises
• Secure handling of student, faculty, research, and administrative data

This helps institutions reduce exposure to cyber threats while ensuring full compliance with the GDPR and other privacy frameworks.

Training & Capacity Building

Savia also delivers training programs tailored to the academic environment. These sessions strengthen organizational competence in:

• Human risk and insider threat awareness
• Physical security management
• Cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced best practices
• GDPR and data‑protection responsibilities

Training empowers staff, researchers, and administrators with the skills needed to respond effectively to today’s security challenges.