If your cosmetology school participates in Title IV federal student aid, you're classified as a financial institution under GLBA. CoreTech gives you the managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance reporting you need to protect student data and keep your funding eligibility.
GLBA requires a formal WISP documenting how you protect student financial data. No plan means no compliance, and no compliance puts your Title IV participation at risk.
You need documented risk assessments identifying threats to student financial information and proof that you're actively addressing each one.
Encryption, access controls, endpoint protection, backup, and continuous monitoring aren't optional. They're required by the Safeguards Rule.
24/7 monitoring, automated patching, and proactive maintenance for every workstation.
Advanced threat detection with a 24/7 security operations center watching your endpoints.
Automated cloud backup protecting student records, financial aid data, and business files.
DNS filtering that blocks malicious sites and enforces safe browsing across your school network.
Phishing simulations and training modules keeping your staff sharp against social engineering.
Audit ready reports documenting your security posture, risk assessments, and GLBA safeguards.
Full M365 licensing with email, Office apps, and built in security and compliance tools.
Responsive IT support from real technicians who understand your school's tools and workflows.
Ongoing automated scanning of your internal network to identify and prioritize security gaps before they become breaches.
Formal risk assessments every six months documenting threats, vulnerabilities, and remediation steps as required by the Safeguards Rule.
Yearly internal network penetration test to validate your defenses and satisfy GLBA's testing requirements.
The FTC's updated Safeguards Rule requires institutions that participate in Title IV federal student aid programs to implement specific technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect student financial information. That includes continuous monitoring of your environment, risk assessments at least every six months, and annual penetration testing.
CoreTech delivers every layer of that requirement. Your network is continuously scanned for vulnerabilities, formal risk assessments are conducted twice a year, and an annual internal penetration test validates that your defenses hold up. Your compliance portal ties it all together with the documentation to prove it.
For cosmetology schools, GLBA compliance isn't just about avoiding penalties. Your ability to participate in Title IV federal student aid programs depends on it. Without compliant security controls, your school risks losing the funding pipeline that keeps students enrolled.
Loss of federal student aid participation means loss of enrollment and revenue.
Student financial data is a high value target. A breach means lawsuits, fines, and lost trust.
Federal and state auditors want proof. Without documentation, you're exposed.
Schedule a free consultation and we'll walk you through exactly what GLBA requires and how CoreTech covers every requirement.