Case Study: UK University reduces third-party cyber risk with Fox-IT’s External Attack Surface Management

UK University reduces third-party cyber risk with Fox-IT in first phase

A leading UK university faced the challenge of managing its fast-growing and decentralized digital footprint, which included assets from various departments and third-party suppliers. The security team lacked a complete view of its external attack surface, leaving unknown assets and supply chain exposures unmanaged. To address this, the university partnered with Fox-IT and utilized NCC Group's External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solution.

Fox-IT's solution provided continuous discovery and monitoring of all internet-facing assets from an attacker's perspective. This enabled the university to build a complete inventory, identify unknown assets, and prioritize risks. The results included improved visibility of external assets, enhanced supplier assurance, faster remediation times, and a significant reduction in third-party cyber risk.