Case Study: UK University reduces third-party cyber risk with NCC Group's EASM solution

UK University reduces third-party cyber risk with NCC Group in first phase

A UK university faced significant challenges in managing its rapidly expanding and decentralized external digital attack surface. The security team lacked visibility into internet-facing assets created by departments, research groups, and third-party suppliers, creating unknown risks. To regain control, the university partnered with NCC Group to utilize their External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solution for continuous discovery and monitoring.

NCC Group's solution provided a complete, risk-prioritized inventory of the university's external assets from an attacker's perspective. The results included improved visibility of unknown assets, faster remediation of high-risk exposures, and enhanced assurance over third-party services. This measurable outcome allowed the university to proactively reduce its third-party cyber risk.