by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog, Penetration Testing
In the world of cybersecurity, penetration testing for web applications is essentially a controlled, ethical cyber-attack on your own systems. Fundamentally, it involves hiring a team of ethical hackers to find security holes before real criminals do. Therefore, it’s...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) is more than just another piece of legislation; it is a fundamental shift in how Australia protects its most vital services. The Act imposes proactive security duties on the owners and operators of these...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
Let’s get straight to it: what is business continuity planning? Think of it as your organisation’s playbook for staying on your feet. It is the framework that ensures you can continue delivering services and protecting your assets when a major disruption hits....
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
In today’s increasingly complex threat environment, cyber insurance in Australia is no longer a discretionary IT purchase. Instead, it has become a core component of business strategy and a critical financial backstop for organisations grappling with the...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
Learning how to conduct a risk assessment is a foundational business discipline. It is a systematic method for identifying, analysing, and evaluating potential risks that could affect your organisation’s assets, operations, or objectives. Executed correctly,...
