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Build a Security Foundation That Accelerates HECVAT Approvals
HECVAT Pro specializes in helping EdTech vendors pass HECVAT assessments and establish effective security programs. Our HECVAT expertise combines practical HECVAT compliance controls, comprehensive HECVAT documentation, and HECVAT-specific training - all aligned with HECVAT requirements and your budget.
When institutions block your sales pending HECVAT approval, you need more than just paperwork. HECVAT Pro helps you implement cost-effective HECVAT security measures that satisfy HECVAT requirements while keeping your product competitive. Our deep understanding of HECVAT standards, HECVAT questionnaires, and education procurement ensures your HECVAT submission succeeds.
Hey, I'm Dave Clarkson, CISSP certified with 25+ years in cybersecurity. Former consultant for IBM Global Services, RSA Security, and Symantec. I’ve guided 30+ companies through the HECVAT, helping them shorten procurement times and secure new education partnerships nationwide.
How Big Interview Built a Complete Security Program and Expanded Nationally
See how we helped Big Interview transform their security posture and unlock sales:
• Implemented cost-effective security controls
• Developed comprehensive security documentation
• Successfully passed HECVAT review in 8 weeks
• Progressed to SOC2 Type II compliance
• Now selling to institutions across the US and internationally
Practical Security
Cost-effective controls aligned with business needs
Growth Path
From HECVAT to SOC2 Type II compliance
Lasting Results
Sustainable security program that scales
Started with just needing to pass the HECVAT, but ended up with much better security practices overall. Even helped with our SOC2 prep later on. Dave's expertise in both security and education procurement was invaluable.
We had several universities waiting on our HECVAT responses, and our sales team was getting nervous. Found HECVAT Pro through a colleague and they got us sorted out quickly. The universities actually complimented us on our security documentation.
Used to panic every time we got a security questionnaire. Now we just send our documentation and usually hear back with an approval. Dave helped us create something that actually works for our company.
As someone who manages our tech stack, I appreciated how practical their solutions were. No oversized enterprise stuff we didn't need - just right for our size.
After spinning our wheels for weeks trying to do this ourselves, having an expert guide us through made all the difference. The whole process was surprisingly manageable. They broke it down into steps our team could handle alongside our regular work.
The whole process was surprisingly straightforward. Dave took the time to understand our product and what we actually needed. Now we have security practices that our team actually follows, and passing the HECVAT isn't a problem anymore.
Been working with Dave for over a year now. Started with basic HECVAT help, now he advises us on all our security needs as we grow. What started as just trying to sell to one university has turned into a real competitive advantage.
Our developers were impressed with how well the security controls fit into our workflow. Having someone who knows both security and how universities think saved us a ton of time. Much better than trying to figure it out ourselves.
Sales were stuck because of security requirements. Dave helped us create proper documentation and implement the right controls. Within months we were successfully selling to multiple universities. Wish we'd found HECVAT Pro sooner.
Security That Makes Business Sense
We understand that effective security must balance protection with practicality. Our approach helps you build a comprehensive program that:
• Implements right-sized security controls that fit your budget
• Develops cohesive policies and procedures aligned with your business
• Trains your team to maintain and improve security practices
• Provides documentation that demonstrates your commitment to security
By right-sizing your security approach, you pass the HECVAT faster, reduce deal friction, and stand out to education buyers.