Fast growth, strong security: The balance every business needs

As a small or medium-sized business, you're balancing a lot - operations, budgets, and staying competitive. But with cyber threats evolving fast, securing your business has to be a top priority. The good news? You don't need a huge IT team or endless resources to make a real impact. In this issue, we'll share simple steps to boost your cybersecurity, even on a tight budget.

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4 quick wins to boost your cyber security

Running a fast-moving business means juggling multiple priorities. This agility can make it harder to secure your business, leaving it vulnerable to undefined cyber risks and ineffective solutions.

Here are 4 quick wins to boost your security immediately:

1. Recon Scanning: Spot exposed vulnerabilities before hackers do
2. Pen Testing: Identify weaknesses in your system with fast, high-value tests
3. Vulnerability Scanning: Regular scans keep your software secure, avoiding missed patches
4. Training: Empower your team to recognise and avoid common threats like phishing

These steps are simple to implement and will make a real difference to your business's security.

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The Cyber Security Matters Podcast

Worried about your business's cyber security? Our CEO, Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh , recently shared some must-know insights on how to better secure small and medium-sized businesses like yours.

Here are some key topics he covered:

?? The challenge of finding the right cybersecurity talent for your team

?? The risks SMEs face with limited budgets

?? Why educating your staff is one of your best defences

Are you prepared for a cyber attack?

It's easy to assume that cyber attacks are a problem for bigger companies, but the reality is, your business might be more vulnerable thank you think. In this interview, Darren Kirby - MBA , shares the mistakes that could be putting your business at risk- and offers practical advice on what you can do right now to protect yourself.

Product Update: New integrations + Microsoft 365 management

To help you stay ahead of security risks as your business grows, we've made key updates to the Defense.com platform.

Here’s what’s new:

?? New integrations: Easily connect Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Sophos and Bitdefender for unified threat monitoring.

?? Microsoft 365 user management: Sync user data automatically and take fast action with the ability to disable or re-enable accounts directly from the platform.

These updates simplify your security operations, giving you more control and helping you stay agile as you scale.

Check out our latest YouTube clips

Want to see how we help businesses like yours? Check out how Defense.com helped Trivallis gain instant visibility across their systems and discover where to focus your limited resources.

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Here's how Defense.com can help you:

• Identify and address cyber threats quickly and easily, without needing a large IT team
• Stay up to date with the latest threat intelligence to protect your business from emerging risks
• See your organisation through the eyes of a hacker to better understand your vulnerabilities
• Detect weaknesses across your assets and improve your overall security posture
• Educate your staff with easy-to-follow security training that builds awareness and reduces risks.

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About Defense.com?

Defense.com? is transforming the way businesses manage cyber security by allowing them to easily identify, prioritise and remediate threats.

We help to simplify and solve the cyber security challenges facing organisations, allowing teams to protect their brand and assets against today's evolving threat landscape. Businesses of all sizes rely on our solutions to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats.