Case Study: Edinburgh Napier University achieves rapid threat detection and automated incident response with Rapid7 InsightIDR and InsightConnect

Edinburgh Napier University Chooses Rapid7 to Power Its CyberSecurity Team

Edinburgh Napier University, home to roughly 19,500 students across three campuses, relied on a three-person information security team to protect a large, diverse user base. The team faced frequent account compromises due to poor password hygiene, lacked robust monitoring and forensic visibility, and had to rapidly secure a newly remote workforce during COVID—so they needed tools that delivered clear insight and support without heavy in-house expertise.

The university deployed Rapid7 InsightIDR and InsightConnect, which were quick to roll out and provided agent-based visibility, behavioral analytics, and automation for time-consuming tasks like phishing response. As a result, the team achieved faster detection and investigation, reduced noisy alerts, and automated repetitive workflows—allowing the small team to manage more effectively and improve the university’s overall security posture.

Edinburgh Napier University

Graeme Hamilton

Information Security Manager