by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog
Password managers are often seen as one of the most effective defences against account takeover. They generate strong, unique passwords, store them securely, and autofill only on legitimate sites. For enterprises, they centralise identity hygiene, enforce policies,...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog
In a regulatory environment that continues to evolve in both complexity and scope, compliance is no longer a point-in-time achievement. Engaging a managed cybersecurity and compliance service is essential, as it is a continuous operational discipline. From ISO 27001...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog
10 Years On, a Decade of Data Reframes Human-Centric Cyber Resilience In its tenth edition, the SANS 2025 Security Awareness Report offers a sobering yet insightful longitudinal view into the evolving state of human risk in cybersecurity. Drawing on responses from...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog
Introduction Web applications now sit at the centre of how organisations operate. Customer portals, SaaS platforms, APIs, and internal business systems all rely on web technologies that are continuously exposed to the internet. As a result, attackers increasingly...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog, Penetration Testing
Penetration testing in Australia has moved from an optional security activity to a practical requirement for organisations operating in regulated, enterprise, and government-adjacent markets. At its core, penetration testing is a structured, authorised security...
