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How Can We Reduce Insider Threat Risk?
It is not unusual for IT security teams to get so focused on stopping external cyberattacks that they fail to see possible risks within their businesses and, as such, miss attacks coming from

6 Reasons Employees Are Your Biggest Threat to Network Security
Most businesses rely on firewalls, data encryption, and antivirus software as their primary security measures. Well, that’s the problem in itself. They are all created to prevent cyber thieves from accessing your systems,

How To Limit Network Exposure When a Work Device Is Lost Or Stolen
Statistics show that 79.60% of office/workplace devices, especially mobile phones, are taken, and no business wants to even think of what can happen if their mobile device is stolen. It’s not a comfortable

Reply-Chain Phishing: What You Need to Know and How to Avoid It
Email phishing is one of the most common channels for enterprise malware infections, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) is the leading source of financial loss as a result of online crime in businesses.

Common Mistakes Made When Setting Up a Hybrid Working Environment
The hybrid work environment has become one of the most implemented developments in recent business time, in fact, over 76% of organisations globally could not resist the upgrade from the norm of 9-5 or part-time

How Often Should You Train Employees on Security Awareness to Make it Stick?
Employee security awareness training is one of those layers of a good cybersecurity strategy that companies can easily get wrong. Either they don’t train employees enough, perhaps just once per year. Or they

WFH Security Tip: Put IoT Devices on a Separate Wi-Fi Network
In the post-pandemic world, working remotely either full or part-time has become the norm for many businesses, from small companies to large enterprise organisations. A survey of Australian employees found that just 23%

Tips to Defend Against the Most Common Attacks on Mobile Devices
Gone are the days where employees would work solely in the office. Today, employees work in an array of different locations: libraries, coffee shops and airports but to name a few. In this

What is a Company’s RTO and RPO? Why Are They Important to Know?
Cyber attacks, hurricanes and power outages are just some of the unexpected events that can plunge your business into downtime. If and when this happens, you’ll want to ensure you have a disaster

What is the Microsoft Power Platform & Why Should You Consider It?
Microsoft is a big name all over the world – and businesses across Australia use the company’s software to conduct business, collaborate with colleagues, and deliver services to clients. While your company may

Core Security Tactics to Have in Place to Safeguard Your Cloud Environment
It’s no secret that the cloud is the future of business. Today, companies large and small are using the cloud for various activities, including cloud storage, collaboration and even customer service. For SMBs,

The Importance of Online Reputation Management (And 8 Tips To Improve It)
Online reputation can make or break your chances of landing and retaining clients. That’s why managing this aspect in your business is critical. Your store, whether brick-and-mortar or online, looks great. And your

