Northdoor Plc is a finalist in the Computing Security Excellence Awards with innovative risk management solution

IT consultancy, Northdoor Plc, been shortlisted in the prestigious Computing Security Excellence Awards, securing a place with its innovative risk management platform, RiskXchange.

Now in its fourth year, the Security Excellence Awards is known for setting a high benchmark in the IT security industry. The awards celebrate the pioneering companies and solutions which are making a difference for clients.

Northdoor is a finalist in the Risk Management Award category. Entrants in this competitive category had to present a market-leading solution which helps organisations to manage and mitigate their security risk. 

Northdoor entered the category with its advanced RiskXchange platform and its client, the international food chain Pret a Manger.

In the current threat landscape with the rise of third-party supply chains, the ability to quickly  quantify and mitigate cyber risk is essential for businesses to safeguard their assets and reputation. 

Northdoor’s shortlisting is a testament to the technology behind RiskXchange. The platform was uniquely developed to give organisations an efficient and accurate assessment of third-party risk. 

Judges were looking for a solution which clearly stands out compared to others on the market. 

RiskXchange uses sophisticated machine learning to deliver a comprehensive view of cyber risk within an enterprise’s network. RiskXchange is employed by a variety of organisations from Pret a Manger to The Salvation Army, who can now automate assessment processes and identify security gaps with real-time insights. 

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in November.

AJ Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer at Northdoor, said: “We are extremely proud to be a finalist in the Computing Security Excellence Awards, Risk Management Award category. Digital security is one of the most important considerations for businesses today, especially with the growing scale of cyber threats. We are passionate about equipping clients with the best tools to mitigate this risk.