Across industries, organisations are experiencing a marked increase in cyber security incidents. Threat actors are becoming more sophisticated, leveraging automation, exploiting known vulnerabilities faster, and targeting businesses of all sizes—not just large enterprises.
For organisations already aware of gaps in their cyber defences, this can feel overwhelming. But there’s good news—strengthening your security posture doesn’t always require a major overhaul. With the right mindset and a strategic approach, organisations can take meaningful steps to protect themselves and reduce their exposure.
Security is a shared responsibility
Security is no longer the sole responsibility of the IT department. It’s a shared responsibility across your entire organisation—people, processes, and technology all play a role. However, many organisations, especially small to mid-sized ones, simply don’t have the internal capacity or specialist expertise to manage every aspect of security in-house.
That’s where working with an extended team, such as Nexon’s professional services, becomes critical. Rather than replacing your internal teams, Nexon works alongside them—bringing the skills, experience, and extra capacity needed to help secure your environment efficiently and effectively.
But before engaging external support, there are practical, vendor-agnostic actions your organisation can take right now to reduce risk—starting with quick wins that deliver strong returns.
Enforce strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Effort level
Low
Internal capability
High
Weak or reused passwords remain a top entry point for attackers. Enforcing strong, unique passwords and enabling MFA—especially for privileged or remote access—adds a vital layer of protection. Most modern systems support MFA, making it a straightforward, high-impact change businesses can manage in-house.
Keep systems and software up to date
Effort level
Low to medium
Internal capability
Moderate
Ensuring timely patching of operating systems, applications, and network devices is essential. While smaller businesses may be able to handle this internally, organisations with complex environments may need help prioritising and automating updates—something an extended team can assist with.
Run regular cyber security awareness training
Effort level
Medium
Internal capability
Moderate
Employees are often the first line of defence. Regular awareness training around phishing, social engineering, and safe online behaviour can dramatically reduce risk. While training platforms are available, working with a partner like Nexon to tailor sessions to your industry and threat profile ensures greater impact.
Conduct a vulnerability assessment
Effort level
Medium
Internal capability
Low to moderate
You can’t fix what you don’t know. Vulnerability assessments help identify weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. While some tools allow internal teams to run scans, interpreting the results and prioritising remediation typically requires specialist knowledge—this is where external expertise proves invaluable.
Apply network segmentation and least privilege access
Effort level
High
Internal capability
Low
Limiting how attackers move within your network is crucial. Segmenting networks and applying the principle of least privilege (only giving users access to what they need) minimises the blast radius of any breach. This level of architecture usually requires advanced planning and technical skills—making it a key area for external support.
Develop and test an incident response plan
Effort level
High
Internal capability
Low
When an incident occurs, having a clear, rehearsed plan can significantly reduce downtime and damage. A basic plan can be developed internally, but a comprehensive strategy—covering legal, communications, and forensic response—requires a coordinated approach and is best done in partnership with experienced professionals.
Why an extended team makes sense
It’s no longer realistic for most organisations to manage cyber security entirely on their own. Threats are evolving too quickly, and internal teams are often stretched across day-to-day responsibilities. Partnering with an extended team like Nexon allows you to access deep expertise, proven methodologies, and the flexibility to scale your defences as needed.
Our professional services are designed to complement your internal team—not replace it. Whether it’s assessing your current risk, responding to an incident, or helping build long-term resilience, Nexon is here to support your organisation every step of the way.
Cyber security doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By focusing on foundational actions—starting with quick wins—you can take real steps to improve your defences today. And when the challenges become more complex, you don’t have to go it alone.
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