This article provides a guide to the SMB1001 framework. Cyber attacks now hit Australian businesses every six minutes, according to the ASD Cyber Threat Report 2023. Small and medium businesses bear a disproportionate share of that exposure. They hold valuable client...
Infostealer malware is not just another cyber threat. It is a silent data thief designed to operate undetected inside your network, stealing valuable credentials and sensitive information. An initial infostealer infection, therefore, often sets the stage for much more...
Getting a NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementation right is a strategic project, not just a box-ticking exercise. For Australian CIOs and CISOs, it is about building stronger defences, creating a common language for risk conversations with the board, and achieving...
An intrusion test is an authorised, simulated attack on your organisation's systems, networks, or applications. Its purpose is to identify exploitable security gaps before criminal actors find them. Also known as a penetration test or pentest, an intrusion test goes...
Think of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) as an elite security detail for every single device in your organisation—including laptops, servers, and mobiles. Unlike traditional antivirus that merely checks for known threats at the door, EDR actively patrols the...
An information security policy is the foundational document that outlines your organisation’s rules for protecting its data, systems, and digital assets. It acts as a high-level directive, setting out the principles everyone must follow to maintain security and ensure...
So, what exactly is governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)? You've likely heard the term, but it is often treated as just another piece of corporate jargon. In reality, GRC is the integrated system that aligns an organisation’s IT and security operations with its...
Effective risk management in supply chains is no longer just an operational task. Instead, it is a critical boardroom conversation, essential for business continuity, data protection, and regulatory compliance in an unpredictable global economy. Done well, it means...
Mobile application penetration testing in Australia is an essential security assurance activity for organisations delivering iOS and Android applications to customers, employees, or partners. Mobile applications handle sensitive data, authenticate users, and...
Red team testing in Australia delivers the most advanced form of security assurance available to Australian organisations. Unlike standard penetration testing, red team testing simulates sophisticated, multi-stage attacks against your people, processes, and technology...