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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses
Managed IT Support
What to ask before leaving your current IT provider
Changing IT providers should not mean losing access to email, backups, licences or business equipment. A planned handover protects daily work and...
Microsoft 365
Reviewing Microsoft 365 licensing before renewal
Microsoft can change plan names, features, billing choices and prices. A renewal is a useful point to check what the business is...
Managed IT Support
How to switch IT providers without losing Microsoft 365 access
Changing IT providers should not interrupt email, files or Microsoft 365. Problems usually begin when a service is cancelled before the new...
IoT Security
When a security camera creates a network risk
A network security camera is another device connected to your business systems. If it has a weak password, old software or unsafe...
Data Protection
Your customer database is one of your most important business assets
A customer database may hold contact details, service history, bookings, invoices and notes built up over years. It helps staff serve existing...
Small Business
Cybersecurity checklist for medical, accounting and legal firms
Medical, accounting and legal firms hold personal details, financial records, health information, legal documents and identity records. If that information is exposed...
Small Business
Microsoft 365 security checklist for small businesses
Microsoft 365 often holds the email, files and calendars a business needs every day. Start with four checks: multi-factor authentication, separate administrator...
Social Engineering
The “friendly” IT person who is not so friendly
Someone calls and says they are from your IT provider. They know the business name and may mention a real product you...
Cybersecurity
Cyber insurance requirements in Australia: what small businesses need to know
Cyber insurance can help with some costs after a cyber incident. Depending on the policy, this may include response work, legal advice,...
Seasonal Threats
Holiday cyber scams: how Australian businesses can stay safe
Before Christmas leave starts, write down who can approve payments and who staff should call about a suspicious message. Without that cover,...
