by Paul Friend | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog, Essential 8
Most Australian organisations deploy Microsoft 365 with default security settings. This creates a critical problem and Microsoft 365 hardening is one of the most effective approaches to improving your security posture and cyber resilience. Research from...
by Paul Friend | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog
Table of contentsIntroduction to Security Awareness TrainingWhat is Security Awareness Training?Why Security Awareness Training Matters for Australian OrganisationsRegulatory and Compliance DriversThreat Landscape RealityBusiness Benefits and ROICore Components of an...
by Paul Friend | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog, Essential 8
Australian organisations face an escalating threat landscape. Ransomware attacks increased by 24% in 2024, with the average cost of a data breach in Australia reaching $4.26 million (IBM, 2024). Furthermore, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)...
by Paul Friend | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog
Payment card fraud and data breaches remain persistent threats to Australian organisations that process, store, or transmit cardholder data. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach in Australia reached $4.2 million, with payment card data among the most targeted...
by Paul Friend | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog, ISO 27001
Organisations rarely operate in isolation. Suppliers, service providers, cloud platforms, and contractors form complex ecosystems that underpin daily operations. However, these relationships introduce risks that can undermine information security controls and...
