Crossword Cybersecurity PLC (AIM:CCS) has landed the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) as a customer.
The NNL, a government-owned but operationally independent UK lab for nuclear fission, is using Rizikon Assurance, Crossword's supplier assurance and third-party risk management platform.
The NNL is using the platform to vet its new customers.
"Rizikon has helped us make our supplier onboarding processes more efficient, improving the consistency of communications with suppliers, which has given us insight into new ways of reviewing risks. NNL can manage any query related to the completion of assessments securely through this platform, which makes the process quicker and more efficient, especially with features such as credit checks, and integration with Dark Beam for cyber security audits,” sad Victoria McConville, a senior business analyst in the procurement department of the NNL.
"As the programmes we deliver continue to increase in scale and complexity, we are developing our ability to deliver on time, quality and cost, whilst upholding a strong track record in safety and security. Being what a national laboratory should be - putting value first, whilst maximising our capabilities for the benefit of all," she added.
"We can see new ways that Rizikon can support our procurement and risk processes going forward, and it is great to have this supplier data stored consistently in one place. We were able to get up and running very quickly with the platform, and the development team at Crossword has been very responsive to suggestions for feature additions and improvements,” McConville concluded.
Sean Arrowsmith, Crossword’s sales director, said the nuclear industry is very highly regulated and security conscious.
“Through its use of Rizikon, NNL is gaining a more efficient onboarding process that allows procurement staff to have a simplified view of risks in contract groups, and therefore focus on the higher value aspects of efficient supplier management, rather than the time-consuming administrative headaches,” Arrowsmith said.