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Optus Outage: Why You Need a Backup Network
“Two is one, and one is none.” It’s a saying often attributed to the US Military, specifically the Navy Seals. And it powerfully sums up the concept of redundancy - the idea that having a backup is not just an option, but a necessity. For many Australian businesses,...
The Ultimate Digital Transformation Guide for Small-to-Medium Businesses
Business is constantly reshaped by the forces of technology. For many small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), digital transformation isn't just a buzzword; it's a critical investment into their future competitiveness and growth. For a start, it involves rethinking your...
How to Scale Your Business Seamlessly With An IT Provider
Scaling your business is an exciting, but tricky process. As you expand, you’re not just increasing your client base or revenue but also ramping up your operational complexities. And you want to do so with speed and efficiency. Often easier said than done. Growing...
The Essential Eight Maturity Model Explained
If you’re a business owner or IT professional you’re probably familiar with the challenge of securing data and infrastructure. One of the most effective frameworks designed to address these challenges is the Essential Eight Maturity Model. It comprises four distinct...
How To Boost Your Cyber Security Awareness: 7 Expert Tips
Are you hoping to improve your cyber security awareness? You've come to the right place.As a business owner, you want to protect what you’ve built as much as possible - and why wouldn’t you? After all, you’ve put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into your business. And...
The Ultimate Guide To The Essential Eight
IntroductionIf you haven’t implemented the ACSC's Essential Eight, then it’s time to start paying attention. That’s because the Essential Eight is one of the easiest ways you can protect your organisation from adversaries. And with the sharp rise in cybercrime...
How To Switch IT Providers With Minimal Business Disruption
The decision to switch IT providers can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you’re looking for better support, more advanced technology or a new approach to your IT needs, changing providers can help you achieve your goals. In this blog post, we'll guide...
Cyber Security for Healthcare: Protecting Patient Data
Patient data is the lifeblood of many healthcare organisations. It houses critical information like medical histories, Medicare identifiers, and payment details. However, the industry has seen a surge in cyber security threats. The current threat environment...
Human Risk Management: The New Frontier In Cyber Security
Cyber threats are not only growing in number, but also in sophistication. But amidst all these changes, one vital thing remains consistent - the human factor. The people in an organisation, their behaviour, and their decision making processes are central to the cyber...
Preventing Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams: A Guide for SMEs
There are plenty of cyber threats out there. And one of the most insidious is the Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. This is a form of cyber attack where a scammer impersonates a high-ranking executive - usually through email - to trick an employee, client, or...
Cyber Security For Financial Services: A Comprehensive Guide
In the world of finance, trust is currency. It can’t be bought. And once you get it, it can be lost instantly. For many financial institutions, it’s a simple equation. Lose your customer's trust and you’re done—time to shut up shop. You end up in a situation like...
5 Ways Microsoft Security Copilot Will Change Your Business’s Cyber Security
Microsoft Security Copilot is an innovative AI-powered solution poised to transform the way businesses approach cyber security. Leveraging the power of Open AI’s GPT-4, Security Copilot offers prompt-based detection and remediation capabilities, streamlined processes,...
The Role of AI and ML in Business Cyber Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly advancing technologies. And each has made significant strides in various industries, including cyber security. The cyber security landscape has become increasingly complex and challenging. Criminals...
How To Create A Strong Cyber Incident Response Plan (7 Steps)
Are you concerned about the rising threat of cyber attacks on your business? Do you know how to respond in the event of a cyber security incident? Having a well-planned incident response plan is crucial to minimise the impact of cyber threats on your business. Whether...
The Ultimate Guide to Preventing Phishing Attacks on Your Business
Phishing attacks are a dangerous threat to businesses of all sizes. For over 25 years cybercriminals have used deceptive tactics to trick employees into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software. These attacks can result in financial losses,...
Secure Your Business Data: How to Effectively Manage Removable Media
Is your business still using USBs and other removable media without a second thought? Think again. Uncontrolled use of these devices can lead to security breaches, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance. All of which can be detrimental to your business's reputation...
Kennedy Partners Wealth Case Study
Kennedy Partners Wealth is a trusted financial advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia. Their team of experienced advisors provides tailored financial advice to individuals, families, and businesses across Australia. With over 25 years of experience in the...
6 Benefits Of Switching From Google Workspace To Microsoft 365
Have you thought about making the switch from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365? You're not alone. Businesses today rely heavily on technology for their daily operations. Yours is probably no different. From communication to collaboration, storing and accessing data,...
7 Best Practices For Improving Your Business’s Cyber Resilience
Cyber attacks are creating news headlines every week, so it’s essential for businesses to boost their cyber resilience. Cyber resilience is critical in the digital economy business now operate. It refers to your business’s ability to handle any cyber threats that come...
Cyber Hygiene For Business: What You Need To Know
Implementing cyber hygiene practices is one of the most effective ways to protect your business from malicious actors and potential data breaches. As a business owner, the security of your company's data is paramount. With the prevalence of cyber-attacks in the modern...
MSPs: 6 Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Cyber Security
For small and medium business owners, getting the most out of your limited budget is essential. There’s often a real cost associated with setting up and managing your own in-house cyber security services. Because of this, many business owners will, unfortunately,...
Cyber Security Vulnerabilities Your Business Should Be Aware Of
IntroductionIn late 2021, researchers discovered one of the most significant cyber security vulnerabilities ever seen. The vulnerability was in Log4j, an open-source Java-based logging utility. The software essentially records activities undertaken by a wide variety...
5 Important Rules For Maintaining Your IT Infrastructure
IT infrastructure probably sounds like the last thing you want to learn about, because it sounds incredibly boring. However, when you're part of the operation of a business; as an owner or employee, you'll quickly find out that IT infrastructure is the frame upon...
Calix Improves Efficiency With Scalable IT Infrastructure
Calix is a global company changing how we address sustainability issues worldwide. They've created a patented technology used to develop environmentally friendly solutions for advanced batteries, agriculture, wastewater, and carbon reduction. Intro Calix...
How We Helped MD Imaging Open Their New Radiology Practice
MD Imaging needed a bespoke IT framework in order to open their practice. Stanfield IT successfully managed the project on budget and on time.
How To Choose Your Mobile Device Management Solution
Mobile device management software first emerged in the early 2000s as mobile devices started to become more common in the workplace. However, when 2007 saw the launch of the revolutionary iPhone, it fueled a huge trend of 'bring your own device' (BYOD) to work....
Top 12 Cyber Security Tips To Help Protect Your Business
Got cyber security on your mind? So do we (and if you don't we think you should!). To help you mitigate those cyber security woes, we’ve listed our top 12 most important cyber security tips. Enforcing these cyber security tips will set you on the right path to...
10 Great Ways You Can Protect Your Data with Google MDM
This post will cover Google's MDM. If you haven't heard of Google's Mobile device management, or mobile device management in general, read this post first which explains MDM in greater detail. Mobile devices have shaken up the workflow. However, when we say mobile...
Addressing Cyber Security For Small Business: a Beginner’s Guide
Cyber security for small businesses has different priorities and levels of risk compared to others. As a small business, you're less likely to be adequately protected, and, for this reason, more likely to be targeted. Depending on what industry you're in can also...
6 Types of Cyber Security Attacks and How to Avoid Them
Let's discuss cyber security risk and the different types of cyber security attacks. It's one of those topics that is finally being taken more seriously across all industries. Businesses and users alike are learning to identify cyber security risks and attacks and how...