Category: Cybersecurity

Practical cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

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 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