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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses
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,...
Email Security
SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained in plain English
Scammers can send an email that appears to use your business name or domain. A fake message may ask a customer to...
Cybersecurity
Why antivirus alone is not enough for a small business
Antivirus can spot and block many harmful files and known threats. It still belongs on business computers. It cannot protect every part...
Device Security
Your business printer may hold more than paper
A modern printer can be a computer, scanner and network device in one. Depending on the model and settings, it may store...
Data Protection
Why cloud storage is not a complete backup
Saving files in OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive or Dropbox can protect them from a failed laptop. It does not automatically give the...
Business Operations
The EOFY cyber clean-up: seven checks for your business
End of financial year is a natural point to review business records, accounts and suppliers. It is also a useful time to...
