Case Study: Desert Research Institute achieves deeper, more affordable pentesting and vulnerability scanning with Horizon3.ai NodeZero

Desert Research Institute runs 40+ monthly pentests with Horizon3.ai

The Desert Research Institute (DRI), a higher education organization focused on environmental research, needed an affordable solution for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Their previous tools became too expensive after an initial period, forcing them to start over frequently. They turned to Horizon3.ai and its NodeZero platform to find a cost-effective and autonomous alternative to expensive red team engagements.

By implementing Horizon3.ai's NodeZero, DRI gained a powerful pentesting tool that actively exploits vulnerabilities to safely demonstrate real risk, unlike simple vulnerability scanners. The solution provided deep visibility into their highly segmented network, allowing them to find and remediate issues efficiently with one-click verification. The results included running over 40 tests monthly without disrupting workflows, leading to a significantly more secure environment. Horizon3.ai's platform enabled a small team to conduct frequent, in-depth scans that provided a true look at their exploitable security gaps.

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