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Practical IT advice for Australian business leaders

Ransomware guide
July 2026 · 6 min read

What Happens If Your Business Gets Ransomware?

A practical guide for Melbourne SMBs - what ransomware actually costs, how it spreads, and the 5 things you can do this week that make you a harder target.

Cyber insurance
July 2026 · 5 min read

Do I Need Cyber Insurance for My Small Business?

Cyber insurance isn't just for banks. Here's what Australian SMBs need to know about coverage, premiums, and the security baseline most insurers now require before they'll quote.

Outgrown IT support
July 2026 · 4 min read

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its IT Support

When your current IT setup starts costing more in downtime than you're paying for support, it's time to level up. Here are the warning signs - and what to do about them.

Microsoft 365 security
August 2026 · 5 min read

Microsoft 365 Security: Why the Defaults Aren't Enough

Most SMBs run on Microsoft 365, but the default settings leave them exposed. The three gaps we find in almost every new client's tenant - and the two-hour fix.

Self-hosted software and patching
September 2026 · 8 min read

The Mathspace Breach: Self-Hosted Software and the Patching Trap

More than a million Australian students, parents and staff had data exposed when Mathspace missed a critical Metabase patch. Why self-hosted software keeps biting - and how to avoid the same trap.

Small business team working at their computers
October 2026 · 8 min read

Can a Small Business Actually Get Hacked?

Yes, and the entry point is rarely a person choosing you. What the ACSC, the Australian Institute of Criminology and the OAIC report about attacks on small business, and the five fixes that change the odds.

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