HECVAT Assessment Services
Professional HECVAT assessment services for EdTech vendors. Get expert help completing your HECVAT with a 95% first-submission acceptance rate.
HECVAT Assessment Services
Complete your HECVAT assessment with confidence and precision.
What is HECVAT Assessment?
The Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) is a comprehensive security assessment required by most colleges and universities before they'll consider your product. With over 330 questions covering everything from data security to incident response, completing a HECVAT can be overwhelming.
That's where we come in.
Our HECVAT Assessment Service
Complete Assessment Package
Our comprehensive service includes:
- Full HECVAT completion for any version (v4.1.0, v3.06, etc.)
- Evidence gathering and documentation preparation
- Technical writing for clear, accurate responses
- Quality review by security experts
- Institution-specific customization as needed
What's Included
Initial Assessment
- Current security posture review
- Gap analysis against HECVAT requirements
- Remediation roadmap
- Timeline and resource planning
Response Development
- Detailed responses to all applicable questions
- Technical accuracy review
- Compliance verification
- Evidence documentation
Quality Assurance
- Multi-tier review process
- Consistency checking
- Technical validation
- Final presentation preparation
Why Choose Our Assessment Service?
95% First-Submission Acceptance Rate
Our responses are crafted to meet institutional expectations the first time, reducing back-and-forth and accelerating your sales cycle.
Expert Knowledge
Our team includes:
- Former university CISOs who know what institutions look for
- Security professionals who understand technical requirements
- Compliance experts familiar with education regulations
- Technical writers who create clear, comprehensive responses
Faster Completion
- Average completion time: 2-3 weeks (vs. 2-3 months doing it yourself)
- Parallel processing of multiple sections
- Efficient evidence gathering
- Streamlined review process
Our Process
Week 1: Discovery & Planning
- Kickoff meeting with your team
- Access to documentation and systems
- Initial gap assessment
- Project plan development
Week 2: Response Development
- Draft responses for all sections
- Evidence gathering
- Technical review with your team
- Initial quality checks
Week 3: Finalization
- Response refinement
- Final review and approval
- Delivery package preparation
- Handoff and training
Pricing
Standard Assessment Package
- Complete HECVAT v4.1.0 or v3.06
- All 330+ questions addressed
- Evidence package included
- 30-day post-delivery support
- Starting at $9,500
Express Service
- Expedited 10-day turnaround
- Dedicated team resources
- Priority review process
- Additional 50% expedite fee
Enterprise Package
- Multiple HECVAT versions
- Ongoing maintenance
- Quarterly updates
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom pricing
Success Metrics
Our Track Record
- 300+ HECVATs completed
- 50+ EdTech companies served
- 95% first-submission acceptance
- 70% time reduction vs. DIY
Client Testimonials
"HECVAT Pro turned what would have been a 3-month project into a 2-week sprint. Their expertise saved us countless hours and helped us close deals faster." — CTO, EdTech SaaS Company
"The quality of responses was exceptional. Universities were impressed with our thoroughness, and we've had zero pushback on our HECVAT submissions." — VP Sales, Learning Management Platform
Common Questions
Which HECVAT version should we complete?
Most institutions now require v4.1.0, but some still accept v3.06. We'll help you determine the right version based on your target institutions.
What if we have gaps in our security?
We'll identify gaps during discovery and can provide remediation guidance. Some gaps can be addressed with compensating controls or roadmap commitments.
Can you help with institution-specific questions?
Yes! Many institutions add custom questions. We maintain a database of common additions and can help craft appropriate responses.
What about ongoing updates?
Your security posture will evolve. We offer maintenance packages to keep your HECVAT current and can help with institution-specific requests.
Get Started Today
Don't let HECVAT complexity slow down your sales cycle. Our expert team is ready to help you complete your assessment quickly and accurately.
Free Consultation
Schedule a 30-minute call to:
- Discuss your HECVAT needs
- Review our process
- Get a custom quote
- Plan your timeline
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Ready to accelerate your higher education sales? Let's get your HECVAT completed professionally and efficiently.
Last reviewed: 1/6/2025