Category: Cybersecurity

Practical cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

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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
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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
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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
How to Implement Zero Trust for Your Office Guest Wi-Fi Network
Cybersecurity

How to secure your office guest Wi-Fi

Connect a phone to your guest Wi-Fi and try to open a shared printer or the router settings. If either one responds,...
Jake January 20, 2026 3 min read
The Hidden Risk of Integrations: A Checklist for Vetting Third-Party Apps (API Security)
Cybersecurity

The hidden risk of integrations: a checklist for third-party apps

A new app can save time by connecting to Microsoft 365, accounting software, customer records or cloud storage. That connection may also...
Jake December 20, 2025 4 min read
How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping
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How to Use a Password Manager and Virtual Cards for Zero-Risk Holiday Shopping

Have you ever been concerned about your credit card or personal data getting stolen while shopping online? You’re not alone. Each holiday...
Jake December 10, 2025 5 min read
Gamers Beware! Hackers are Targeting You.
Cybersecurity

Gamers Beware! Hackers are Targeting You.

Gamers haven’t really been the focus of cybersecurity for a long time. You mostly hear about attacks on businesses. Or stolen personal...
Jake February 20, 2024 4 min read
Need to Show the Tangible Value of Cybersecurity? Here's How
Cybersecurity

Showing the value of cybersecurity in practical terms

Cybersecurity can be difficult to measure because good protection often prevents an event that nobody sees. A business owner may notice the...
Jake February 10, 2024 4 min read
Top Data Breaches of 2023: Numbers Hit an All-Time High
Cybersecurity

Top Data Breaches of 2023: Numbers Hit an All-Time High

The battle against cyber threats is an ongoing challenge. Unfortunately, 2023 has proven to be a watershed year for data breaches. Data...
Jake February 5, 2024 4 min read
How Could Your Business Be Impacted by the New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements?
Cybersecurity

How Could Your Business Be Impacted by the New SEC Cybersecurity Requirements?

Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses across the globe. As technology advances, so do the threats. Recognizing this, the U.S. Securities and...
Jake January 31, 2024 5 min read