by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 21, 2026 | Blog
Security leaders often describe their operations as a reactive cycle of "whack-a-mole"—an unsustainable loop of detecting and responding to endless alerts. This constant firefighting is not only inefficient but also strategically flawed, leaving...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) security services represent a strategic partnership with an outsourced, expert cybersecurity team. This goes beyond software; an MSSP provides 24/7 monitoring, advanced threat detection, and expert incident response, leveraging...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog, Managed Detection & Response
Managed Detection and Response has become a core requirement for Australian organisations seeking 24/7 threat detection, faster incident response, and improved cyber resilience. However, MDR pricing varies widely across the market, and many organisations struggle to...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog, Managed Detection & Response
Managed Detection and Response services in Australia are increasingly adopted by organisations that need stronger cyber resilience without the cost and complexity of building a 24/7 internal Security Operations Centre. However, for CIOs, the decision to adopt MDR is...
