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As a leader in digital threat management, RiskIQ is provides comprehensive discovery, real-time monitoring, and mitigation of threats associated with an organization’s digital presence.  Since today the vast majority of attacks originate outside the firewall, organizations need a presence to help them look out against digital threats. The proprietary RiskIQ Illuminate® platform combines advanced data reconnaissance and analytics to expedite investigations, understand attack surfaces, assess risks, and defend against these threats. 

“You have sensor data, customer data, pricing data—over time, that all needs to be automated,” says Pradeep Tagare, Vice President of Investments at National Grid Partners. “And that’s where machine learning comes in—observing the changes and patterns and adjusting to that in terms of where you’re drawing energy.”

This array of cybersecurity elements, combined with RiskIQ’s in-house expertise, safeguards their customers against the ever-evolving range of digital attacks.

“This strategic investment from National Grid Partners enables an incredible opportunity to help customers in new markets thrive as their attack surfaces expand,” said Elias Manousos, CEO and Co-Founder, RiskIQ.

What’s the story?

NGP’s investment in RiskIQ will help bolster National Grid’s ability to safeguard critical utility infrastructure, protect sensitive public information and remain a leader in cutting-edge cybersecurity protection. As a utility, National Grid has an obligation to operate at full capacity for its customers, including during the global pandemic. With RiskIQ’s technology at its disposal, National Grid will be better positioned to improve the way it protects its technicians in the field while simultaneously monitoring National Grid networks in real-time. This level of cybersecurity provides invaluable peace of mind.

National Grid Partners was impressed with RiskIQ’s success as a category leader in digital attack surface management. The company is a critical underlying Internet data provider to much of the cybersecurity industry, with a wide array of industry-leading customers. The successful deployment of RiskIQ’s products as a pivotal component of National Grid’s global cybersecurity strategy was another reason for our investment.

The RiskIQ Use Case

With 75% of attacks originating outside the firewall,RiskIQ uses advanced data reconnaissance to defend against attacks.

RiskIQ and National Grid Partners safeguard critical infrastructure together

RiskIQ: Reducing the threat of cyberattacks