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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

Illustrative laptop screen showing OneDrive for work with syncing paused
Data Protection Microsoft 365

OneDrive says it is syncing, but are your work files actually saved?

Check that your latest work files reached the correct business OneDrive account before laptop repair or replacement, and protect unsynced work before...
Jake October 6, 2026 4 min read
Example domain renewal notice shown on a laptop alongside business website and email previews
IT Management Small Business

Could a missed domain renewal stop your email and website?

Check who handles your domain renewal, when it expires and what to confirm before your website or email is disrupted.
Jake October 2, 2026 3 min read
Business owner setting up a replacement phone while keeping the old phone nearby
Cybersecurity Microsoft 365

Changing phones? Set up Microsoft Authenticator before you wipe the old one

Changing phones? Set up and test Microsoft Authenticator on the replacement before you wipe or trade in the old device.
Jake September 29, 2026 3 min read
Small-business owner examining a redirect chain from an email link to an unexpected sign-in page
Cybersecurity Email Security Social Engineering

Why a familiar-looking link can still be dangerous

A familiar-looking link can pass through a tracking or redirect service before reaching an unexpected page. Learn what staff should check and...
Jake September 22, 2026 3 min read
Small-business owner reviewing email authentication settings on a laptop
Cybersecurity Email Security Microsoft 365 Small Business

SPF, DKIM and DMARC: what small businesses need to check

A plain-English guide to SPF, DKIM and DMARC, with practical checks for Australian small businesses using Microsoft 365 and other email services.
Jake September 17, 2026 3 min read
Small-business owner and IT adviser reviewing cloud file-sharing permissions.
Cloud Cybersecurity Small Business

Cloud file sharing security: checks to make before sending another link

A practical guide to safer cloud file sharing, including links, external guests, inherited permissions and business ownership.
Jake September 16, 2026 3 min read
Colleagues reviewing a Microsoft 365 shared mailbox workflow in a small-business office.
Cybersecurity Microsoft 365 Small Business

Microsoft 365 shared mailboxes: the setup checks small businesses miss

A practical guide to shared mailbox ownership, permissions, recovery and access reviews for small businesses.
Jake September 15, 2026 3 min read
Small-business owner reviewing a password manager with an IT adviser.
Cybersecurity Security Tools Small Business

Why your business should use a password manager

A practical guide to using a business password manager to reduce shared passwords, stale access and account recovery problems.
Jake September 11, 2026 4 min read
Small-business owner reviewing a business continuity checklist beside a laptop
Business Continuity

Business continuity plan for a small business: what to include

A practical business continuity plan does not need to be a huge document. Start with the people, systems and decisions your business...
Jake September 8, 2026 4 min read
Small-business owner reviewing Microsoft 365 files and a backup plan on a laptop
Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 backup: what Microsoft restores and what it does not

Microsoft 365 has strong built-in resilience, but recovery, retention, and backup are different things.
Jake September 4, 2026 3 min read