NTT Data launches new partnership to help transform cyber risk monitoring in UK

It comes amid greater customer and partner demand for security visibility and continuous monitoring of cyber risks

NTT Data and SecurityScorecard have teamed up amid greater customer and partner demand for security visibility and continuous monitoring of cyber risks.

The new partnership will see the two companies work together in a bid to transform cyber risk monitoring across the UK and Ireland.

It comes as businesses are calling out three critical board-level risks - data loss, cyber breach, and third-party exposure, a statement said.

"The partnership between NTT DATA and SecurityScorecard will address these client challenges head-on, bringing together industry-leading core competencies, industry sector insights, deep client knowledge, and strategic client relationships," it added.

Headquartered in New York, SecurityScorecard provides security ratings, automated assessments, and guidance from industry experts.

Its solution allows organisations to automate and accelerate questionnaire exchange with over 20 compliance survey templates and questionnaires.

Working together, NTT Data will deliver a posture evaluation report offering for clients based on the SecurityScorecard platform.

The report will allow businesses to understand their cyber risk and enable them to instantly improve their security postures through data, visibility, and insights.

"NTT DATA is proud of its global ecosystem of Partners & Alliances, which helps bring value to our clients through transformational change," said Mike Jones, VP of Partners & Alliances at NTT DATA (UK&I).

"We're delighted to announce our latest partnership with SecurityScorecard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, to help NTT DATA identify security threats as well as keep clients safe and secure."

The move will see SecurityScorecard become a Tier 1 strategic partner for NTT DATA UK&I.

"Our partnership with NTT DATA immediately gives customers in EMEA more complete visibility into the risks that exist in their environment and guidance in reducing that risk most effectively, all in a single platform," said Jan Bau, VP EMEA, and LATAM at SecurityScorecard.

"This will enable organizations across NTT DATA's portfolio to proactively ensure they have continuous and immediate insights on their security posture."