This guide argues that cybersecurity does not have to be stressful for lean IT security teams if it is built around the right strategy, tools, and automation rather than team size or budget. It explains how modern threats overwhelm traditional, manual security approaches, but advances in prevention, detection, correlation, investigation, remediation, and oversight now allow small teams to operate effectively. The guide outlines these six core components as an integrated lifecycle, emphasizing that automation and accurate threat intelligence reduce noise, shorten response time, and minimize damage. By consolidating capabilities into unified platforms such as XDR and supplementing with MDR support, lean teams can shift from constant firefighting to proactive, controlled security operations.

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