Conversations about cyber security tend to revolve around prevention. Indeed, firewalls, endpoint protection software, monitoring solutions, and multi-factor authentication all go hand in hand in reducing the risk of cyber attacks. Nonetheless, the modern threat environment requires more than good defences. According to the...
The Cyber Security Act 2024 and What It Means for Australian Businesses
In November, the Australian Government announced the Cyber Security Act 2024, a landmark piece of legislation designed to give Australian businesses a more secure future. For those working with a cyber security company, this Act represents a significant shift in how compliance, reporting, and...
Cyber Security Guide for Australian Small Businesses
Australian small businesses are high-value targets for cyber-attackers, and these threats are increasing. Findings from the 2022–23 financial year by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) reported that a cyber-attack occurred every six minutes, up from every eight minutes the previous year. It is...
Planning ahead for Windows 10 End of Life
Support for Windows 10 will end on 14 October 2025, marking the end of an era. First released in July 2015, the Operating System (OS) has stood the test of time for a decade, but it will soon be time to say goodbye. With...
Cyber Security for Law Firms: An Essential Guide
Handling some of their clients' most confidential client data, Australian legal services firms are high-value targets for cyber-attackers. Cyber threats are increasing, as highlighted by findings from the 2022-23 financial year from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), which reported that a cyber-attack occurred...
Building an effective incident response plan: a comprehensive guide
The latest report from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) found that cyber crime reports increased by 23% in FY 2023, with 94,000 incidents reported. On average, that’s one report every six minutes. Your business cannot be without an incident response plan in this current...
Why ISO 27001 should be a top priority when selecting an MSP
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a critical role in maintaining and managing IT infrastructure for businesses. However, their unique position also makes them attractive targets for cyber attacks, as they have access to many of their client’s systems. Reducing the risks to your company...
5 common cyber security mistakes in Microsoft 365
In our experience working with organisations across multiple industries, we've seen Microsoft 365 become a critical platform for collaboration, communication, and productivity. However, many businesses still fail to implement the full range of security controls available within their subscription. For organisations seeking stronger business...
Your comprehensive guide to the Essential Eight Maturity Model
In FY 2023, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) reported 1,100 cybercrime incidents, alongside 94,000 incidents reported via ReportCyber. The average cost per attack rose by 14%, with small businesses facing an average loss of $46,000 and large businesses $71,600. Only two weeks after this...
Why your business needs a Cyber Security Risk Assessment
This October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online. Each year, the Australian Signals Directorate chooses a theme, this year is ‘Be cyber wise – don’t compromise’ to underscore the crucial role of cyber security fundamentals...