Most organisations do not have a security problem. They have a decision problem. We find out where your real risks are, explain what they mean in plain language, and help you fix what actually matters.
How we help
Each service is designed to give your leadership team a clear picture and a practical path forward, without unnecessary spend or complexity.
A structured engagement that answers the question every board should be asking: do we actually know where our risks are, and can we demonstrate it? Includes a clear written report your board can act on.
Learn more →Microsoft 365 is where most NZ organisations do their work and carry most of their risk. We review your configuration against best practice and tell you what to change, in order of priority.
Learn more →We attempt to breach your systems using the same methods real attackers use. You get a clear, plain-English report on what we found, what it means, and exactly how to fix it.
Learn more →A thorough review of your security posture against recognised frameworks. Where you stand today, where your gaps are, and a prioritised roadmap for closing them.
Learn more →Your people are both your biggest vulnerability and your strongest defence. We run phishing simulations and practical training that sticks, without making staff feel blamed or talked down to.
Learn more →Why it matters now
In 2022, the average time between an attacker gaining access and achieving full control was 8 hours. By 2025, that dropped to 22 seconds.
Smaller organisations are not safer because they are small. They are easier to attack because they typically have fewer controls and less capacity to respond. That makes them efficient targets.
The good news: the most effective defences are not expensive or complicated. They just require someone willing to ask the right questions before something goes wrong.
How we work
Every engagement follows the same approach, regardless of scope.
We start by understanding your business, not just your systems. What do you hold, who has access, what would hurt most if it failed.
We look for the vulnerabilities that actually matter for your situation, not a generic checklist applied to every client.
Every finding gets explained in plain language. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just a clear picture of what is happening and why it matters.
A prioritised list of what to do, in what order, with what outcome. We can help you implement it or hand it to your team.
Board Ready Cyber
Most boards ask "are we secure?" and hear "yes." That is not good enough, and most boards know it. Board Ready Cyber gives your leadership team the evidence they need to answer that question properly.
Find out moreOur approach
Security work carries a responsibility. We have access to sensitive systems, sensitive data, and sensitive findings. Everything we do is governed by a clear ethical framework: we report what we find, we protect what we access, and we never overstate a risk to justify a larger engagement.
We are also pragmatic. Many organisations spend money on security tools and frameworks they do not need, while leaving basic gaps unfixed. Our job is to tell you honestly what matters for your specific situation, not to recommend the most impressive-sounding solution.
Security does not have to be complicated. The organisations that are best protected are usually the ones that have done the basics well, consistently, over time.
"Secure23 conducted Pen Tests and a Security Assessment on some of our most critical business systems. Their work helped us understand our security landscape and provided clear, understandable reports on areas we could improve."
Dan Wood, Chief Information Officer, NZ Police Association"Horizons Regional Council engaged Secure23 for a simulated phishing test. They were reliable with delivery, managed to budget, and produced a quality output."
William Gordon, IT Team Leader, Horizons Regional CouncilA 30-minute conversation is usually enough to work out what you need. No commitment required.
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