The challenge of gettng started

Without clear security insights, risks remain hidden

Cybersecurity feels like it should be someone else's problem. Juggling a growing list of risks—ransomware, phishing, insider threats—any of which might cripple your business is painful. You’re not an expert, yet the responsibility for protecting your systems, data, and reputation falls squarely on your shoulders.

The hardest part isn’t the lack of urgency, it’s the sheer complexity. Cyber threats aren’t just external, they’re embedded in your everyday tools and relationships: unclear priorities, limited resources, and fear of making the wrong move keep you stuck. The pressure to “get it right” is paralysing, and the options seem endless.

You are overwhelmed by complexity

Cybersecurity is a large and highly technical field, and it's not in your comfort zone. You try to stay on top of trends, and get to grips with all the solutions, but it's an endless labyrinth. It's not just the concern of measuring and managing the right things, it's also knowing what to do if the worst should happen, ransomware hits, someone in your supply chain is impacted. How do you prioritise actions, tooling, planning, how do you even build a roadmap?

You fear getting it wrong

The stakes are high, and the margin for error is razor-thin. One bad call or missed vulnerability could mean losing everything—data, money, trust. Or worse, customers. The fear of investing in the wrong solution, wasting money, losing time and not getting value for money keeps you from making progress. You end up putting it off or trying to patch things on the fly, knowing deep down it’s not enough.

You have limited time and resources

Your team is already stretched thin, but hiring and retaining skilled cyber talent is next to impossible. Also running your business and balancing a hundred other priorities means you have little time to research, plan and map your security journey. It feels impossible. And even if you could dedicate time to it, how would you know you were on the right track? You don’t just need a plan; you need someone who can help you figure it out and see it through.

Total system failure

If you do nothing, you’re setting yourself up for a complete system failure. Imagine a scenario where a ransomware attack locks you out of your critical systems, halting operations and demanding a hefty ransom. Without a proactive cybersecurity strategy, you could lose access to essential data, crippling your business and costing you thousands in recovery efforts.

Financial losses

Ignoring cybersecurity risks devastating financial losses. A data breach that exposes sensitive customer information, resulting in hefty fines, legal fees, and compensation costs. The financial impact doesn’t stop there—your reputation takes a hit, leading to lost business and diminished trust from clients and partners. The cost of inaction far outweighs the investment in a solid cybersecurity plan.

Irreparable reputation

Failing to address cybersecurity can destroy your reputation. If a cyber attack results in leaked confidential client data, the negative impacts from headlines and eroded trust is difficult to quantify. Clients and partners lose confidence in your ability to protect their information, leading to a mass exodus and long-term damage to your brand. Rebuilding trust is a slow and costly process, one that many businesses never fully recover from.

Understand your risks today

Take stock of what's most critical to your business, what data, systems and operations would hurt you most if they were compromised. Recognising your most valuable assets is the first step to protecting them.

Strengthen the basics this week

Check passwords across the business, use multi-factor authentication (MFA) on everything. Update and patch all systems, devices and applications and back up your data. Set up patching cadences, and regular backups.

Get an assessment this month

Consider working with a cybersecurity provider to perform a risk assessment. They’ll identify your weaknesses and recommend prioritised actions. If budgets are tight, there's free tools that scan for vulnerabilities and review your basic security posture.

Build a plan ASAP

You don't need to be an expert to get started, but you do need a plan. Set aside a budget for cybersecurity investments, develop a response plan for common attacks (phishing & ransomware) and find a trusted partner to guide you long-term.

Cutting through the noise

We start by simplifying the chaos. Our team breaks down cybersecurity into manageable steps, tailored to your business. We help you understand your actual risks—not the generic ones everyone’s shouting about—and create a clear roadmap to tackle them. No more guessing, no more unnecessary spending.

Building confidence in your Security

By understanding your unique vulnerabilities, we help you prioritise actions that deliver real impact. Whether it’s assessing your current defences or implementing foundational tools like threat detection, our goal is to get you started with confidence. You’ll know exactly what’s in place and how it protects your business.

A partner on your journey

You don’t have to do this alone. We work alongside you to build a security foundation that fits your existing operations and resources. From 24/7 monitoring to risk management, we provide ongoing support and enablement that evolves as your business grows. It’s not about perfection on day one—it’s about steady, scalable progress and solid, sustainable growth.

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Constant vigilance and rapid response to ransomware and cyber threats

Threat and vulnerability management (TVM)

Proactively identify and mitigate risks before they can be exploited

Cyber risk assessment and consultancy

In-depth evaluation of existing security measures to strengthen overall resilience

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November 19, 2024 by Conosco

You don't know how to get started with cybersecurity

Plotting your path to a secure business future

Without clear security insights, risks remain hidden

You are overwhelmed by complexity

You fear getting it wrong

You have limited time and resources

Doing nothing is not an option

Total system failure

Financial losses

Irreparable reputation

Actions you should take

Understand your risks today

Strengthen the basics this week

Get an assessment this month

Build a plan ASAP

Addressing the challenge

Cutting through the noise

Building confidence in your Security

A partner on your journey

Speak to an expert and remove the pain of cybersecurity from your business

Our portfolio of solutions that solve this challenge

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Threat and vulnerability management (TVM)

Cyber risk assessment and consultancy

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