Phishing attacks aren’t a new threat but they are a common and growing one. Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reports show Australians reported 25,000 phishing scams in 2019, with a total of 167,697 attacks costing a massive AU$634 million. They are simple and incredibly effective attacks – but there are...
5 Benefits of Cloud Solutions for the Financial Services Industry
Today, cloud computing is one of the most in-demand IT services across all industry sectors, including healthcare, education, real estate and ecommerce. The financial services and accounting industry – traditionally tech-conservative sectors – is now getting on board with this tech, realising the extensive benefits it offers to businesses in...
Networking Security – More Than Just Security for Your Business Data
With the average cost of a business data breach in Australia reaching over $3 million and increasing each year, it’s no surprise that ensuring network security is a top priority in most businesses, especially those handling sensitive financial and personal data. However, as critical as this protection is, it’s not...
What is Shadow IT and What Risk Does it Present to Your Business?
While the digitisation of business operations brings plenty of advantages, it also means getting to grips with new threats. One of these is shadow IT. Essentially, shadow IT is the use of your business’s IT systems, software and applications without approval from your IT department. Here’s some insight into this...
Why Your Small Business Needs Comprehensive Security
It’s a misconception that cybersecurity is only something that big businesses need to worry about. In reality, it’s less about what your business does or the size of your organisation than it is about how easy it is to penetrate. Cyber criminals target the most vulnerable businesses as well as...