Category: Cybersecurity

Practical cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

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 checking a suspicious email on a laptop
Cybersecurity

How to identify a phishing email before it reaches your team

A short, practical guide to spotting suspicious emails and knowing what to do before a click becomes a business problem.
Jake September 1, 2026 3 min read
Cyber Insurance Requirements in Australia: What Small Businesses Need to Know
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,...
Jake June 9, 2026 4 min read
Why Antivirus Alone Is Not Enough for Small Business Cybersecurity
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...
Jake June 5, 2026 3 min read
Infographic showing a multi-storey building cross-section where an intruder is blocked by internal security checkpoints across departments including IT Admin, HR, Payroll, and Executive Office, illustrating that true security requires multiple internal layers beyond just a main entrance, with a legend explaining security gates, restricted access, protected assets, and audit logging
Cybersecurity

Strong Access Controls for Small Business: No Longer Just for Tech Giants

Think about your office building. You probably have a locked front door, security staff, and maybe even biometric checks. But once someone...
Jake March 30, 2026 5 min read
Free sign security coat of arms vector
Cybersecurity

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk

You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your accounting firm’s...
Jake March 25, 2026 5 min read
Free attack unsecured laptop vector
Cybersecurity

Move beyond SMS codes for safer sign-ins

Multi-factor authentication, often shortened to MFA, asks for another check when someone signs in. It helps stop a stolen password from becoming...
Jake February 23, 2026 4 min read
Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces — JCPIT Support
Cybersecurity

Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces

The modern office extends far beyond traditional cubicles or open-plan spaces. Since the concept of remote work became popularized in the COVID...
Jake February 10, 2026 6 min read