by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
When discussing secure cloud technologies, we are not merely referring to another set of tools. Rather, it is a complete strategic framework for protecting your digital assets in the cloud. For Australian businesses, mastering this is a crucial step towards building...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
At its core, dark web monitoring is a proactive security function. It is the process of systematically searching the hidden, unindexed parts of the internet for your organisation’s stolen data—think compromised credentials, leaked customer files, or sensitive...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
Let’s be direct: a generic template will not save your business when a real crisis hits. An effective business continuity plan (BCP) is a living strategy, built from credible, real-world scenarios—not a fill-in-the-blanks document you file away. This guide cuts...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog, Essential 8
If you are an Australian business looking to work with the Department of Defence, you need to know about the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). Essentially, it is the mandatory security framework that gets you in the door. It sets the standard for how you...
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...
