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Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit now available on AWS Artifact

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AWS has made the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) available on AWS Artifact, helping higher education institutions evaluate vendor security and compliance.

  • HECVAT is a third-party questionnaire framework created by EDUCAUSE, Internet2, and REN-ISAC
  • Two versions are available: Lite (70+ questions) and Full (250+ questions)
  • Covers compliance areas like FERPA, ADA, and PCI DSS
  • Addresses security aspects such as systems management, networking, encryption, and backups
  • Accessible through AWS Artifact for customers with an AWS account

The toolkit provides a consistent framework for assessing vendor security posture and compliance in higher education technology evaluations.



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