NCC Group has partnered with identity security specialist Delinea to deliver cloud-native solutions designed to protect organisations from cyber-attacks and insider threats.
The news comes a day after the Manchester-based firm agreed to sell its Escode business to TDR Capital LLP for £275 million.
The partnership will focus on privileged access management (PAM), helping businesses secure critical accounts and systems as they adopt AI, modernise identity controls and respond to increasing compliance requirements.
It comes as NCC Group looks to become a pure-play global cyber security and resilience company.
Delinea’s platform is designed to help organisations discover identities, set appropriate levels of access and respond to threats in real time, supporting the shift towards Zero Trust Architecture.
Through the agreement, the San Francisco-headquartered company’s PAM technology will form a key part of NCC Group’s wider unified digital identity framework.
The combined offering will provide a managed PAM service with secure credential vaulting, privileged session management and just-in-time access controls aimed at reducing exposure and enforcing a “zero standing privilege” approach.
It is designed to be deployed quickly, scale across hybrid environments and lower operational overheads through automation and flexible licensing.
“We’re on the frontline of cyber defence, providing deep insight into attack paths and adversary strategies,” said Derek Gordon, digital identity practice lead at NCC Group.
“Our unified digital identity framework offers fully managed and integrated cyber services, including PAM, that aim to mitigate risk, support compliance and enhance user experience.
“Securing identity doesn’t stop at the point of entry. With Delinea’s software and NCC Group’s expertise, we’re delivering real-time PAM services, empowering our clients to implement Zero Trust and secure AI usage.”
Chris Kelly, president at Delinea, added: “As AI-driven identity-based threats and attacks continue to evolve, businesses are seeking partners that can help them stay ahead, protect their critical assets, and realise the value of their cybersecurity investments more efficiently.
“By selecting Delinea as its strategic provider of PAM solutions, NCC Group is leading the way in helping our joint customers deploy quickly, augment staff, and offer managed service options to allow for continuous identity discovery, protection, and governance.”
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