Can you help the NCSC with the next phase of EASM research?
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Organisations with experience in external attack surface management can help us shape future ACD 2.0 services.

Last year, the NCSC completed our first phase of research into attack surface management (ASM) in order to gain better market understanding of external ASM products.
The research (the full version is available from our website) identified a strong and diverse market supporting EASM products with a range of features at various of price points, suitable for many different organisations.
With insights into market differentiators, approaches to risks and authorisations that this research revealed, we were able to publish the NCSC’s External Attack Surface Management (EASM) buyer's guide, to help you identify if using an EASM product is right for you and your organisation, and if so how to pick one.
We’re now announcing the next phase of our EASM research, and are reaching out to the widest possible range of organisations to get involved.
If you work for an organisation that uses EASM or other exposure management solutions, or you’re a professional with expertise and responsibilities in this ASM domain, we’d like to hear from you.
You might be someone who:
Sharing your own experience of exposure management (or working with external attack surface data in your organisation) can help us to shape better services. Taking part may involve a range of activities, such as:
Rest assured, all information you provide will remain confidential, and participation is entirely voluntary.
If you’d like to help us, please take a moment to complete the following registration form, which will help us to understand some of your experience with exposure management. The form is hosted by Optimal Workshop and should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
NCSC: Registration of interest for ACD 2.0 research
Please feel free to share this invitation with any of your colleagues or peers who you think may also be interested in helping us to shape the next phase of our ACD 2.0 research.
Once you’ve registered your interest, we’ll add you to our research panel for future activities. If an opportunity comes up that’s a good fit for your experience and our current areas of focus, we’ll get in touch via email. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Thank you in advance — we really appreciate your help in shaping the future of ACD 2.0.


