by Paul Friend | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog
Summary Cybersecurity for SMBs often feels harder than it should. The risks are clear, yet much of the advice is confusing, overly technical, or clearly written for large organisations with dedicated security teams and big budgets. The Australian Signals Directorate...
by Paul Friend | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog
Summary Many organisations say they have a cybersecurity strategy. However, in practice, most operate with a collection of controls, tools, and compliance activities rather than a clear, business-led plan. As a result, security activity increases while strategic...
by Paul Friend | Dec 13, 2025 | Blog, SOC 2
The SOC 2 audit process is the structured pathway Australian organisations follow to achieve independent attestation of their security controls. For SaaS providers, cloud platforms, and technology firms selling into enterprise and regulated markets, understanding this...
by Paul Friend | Dec 7, 2025 | Blog, Managed Detection & Response, Security Resources
Australian mid-market organisations are under pressure to improve security outcomes with limited resourcing and increasing Essential Eight expectations. Many teams are exploring managed detection and response as a way to strengthen coverage, reduce operational load,...
by Paul Friend | Dec 6, 2025 | Blog
Summary Managed Detection and Response has become essential for organisations across Australia that require rapid detection, containment and recovery from cyber incidents. Rapid7 MDR offers advanced analytics, threat intelligence and guided response. However most...
