Autonomous Pentesting In-House: A Game Changer for Higher Ed Cybersecurity Teams

Attendees joined us to learn how Horizon3.ai software (NodeZero) is changing the paradigm of annual pentesting and vulnerability scanning into a truly manageable, exploitability focused model.

Enabling cybersecurity teams in leading higher education to answer the most fundamental question in cyber on a consistent basis; Are we secure today? Have we addressed our most critical security weaknesses before they can be exploited by attackers; as phishing and ransomware techniques continue to evolve?

Attendees learned how cybersecurity teams in higher education face unique challenges, such as:

• A Diverse User Base: Universities include students, faculty, staff, and visitors with varying technical expertise and security awareness, complicating consistent policy enforcement
• Resource Constraints: Strict budgets at many higher education institutions limit investment in advanced security tools and personnel, requiring a balance between cybersecurity and other financial priorities
• Constantly Evolving Threats: Cyber threats are ever-changing, with attackers targeting educational institutions for valuable data. Staying updated with the latest threats and security technologies can be challenging
• Higher Education Targeted Attacks: Both internal and external threats, from students exploiting the system to foreign APT groups seeking research data