The IT Agency is SMB1001 Gold Certified for cyber security
Summary The IT Agency is SMB1001 Gold Certified for cyber security The IT Agency has achieved Gold certification under SMB1001:2026, issued by CyberCert – a formal recognition of the cyber security commitment we have built into our business from day one. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner serving clients across government, defence, finance and biotech, robust […]
SMB1001 or ISO 27001: how to choose a cyber security certification as an SMB
Summary ISO 27001 vs SMB1001: which one is best for a growing business? ISO 27001 and SMB1001 serve the same goal but are built for different stages of business maturity. ISO 27001 has become the most widely recognised reference point for cyber security certification – clients ask for it in due diligence questionnaires and insurers […]
Microsoft 365 gives you security tools. Governance determines how secure your business actually is.
Summary Most Australian businesses running Microsoft 365 are already sitting on a solid security foundation. The tools are included in the licence. The capability is there. What determines how well that foundation actually protects the business is not the software. It is the decisions behind it: who has access to what, which tools staff are […]
Your biggest cyber risk is already inside your business
Summary Identity is now the frontline risk and most businesses are underestimating it Organisations take an average of 292 days to identify and contain a breach caused by stolen credentials, according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report. That’s nearly ten months of an attacker sitting inside your systems, reading your emails, copying […]
Cyber compliance checklist for Australian financial services
Quick summary Cyber compliance is now enforceable, not optional In early 2026, the Federal Court ordered an Australian financial firm to pay $2.5 million in penalties after ASIC found it failed to adequately manage cyber security risks under its AFS licence obligations. The case signals a clear regulatory position: cyber risk management forms part of […]
Cyber insurance – what do insurers really look for?
Astoundingly, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) received more than 87,400 cyber crime reports in FY24 so many insurers now take a far more detailed approach to assessing business risk. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has called out cyber resilience as a priority area, reinforcing the expectation that businesses maintain verifiable controls. Strong cyber […]
The $12,000 invoice scam that starts from your email domain
It looks like a normal payment request — your logo, your email address, even your tone of voice. But it isn’t you. It’s a cyber criminal impersonating your business, and your client just paid a fake $12,000 invoice. This kind of scam doesn’t just cost money. It damages your reputation, strains client relationships, and creates […]
How a trusted IT partner helps you achieve and maintain SMB1001
How a trusted IT partner helps you achieve and maintain SMB1001 Achieving SMB1001 certification is a significant milestone for small to medium businesses (SMBs), but maintaining it requires ongoing vigilance. The SMB1001 standard evolves each year, adapting to new cyber threats and changing business conditions. Certification is valid for 12 months, and each renewal demands […]
Why SMB1001 is the becoming the go-to cyber security framework for small to medium businesses
Why SMB1001 is the becoming the go-to cyber security framework for small to medium businesses Small to medium businesses (SMBs) are facing unprecedented levels of cyber risk. According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, 62% of SMBs experienced a cyber incident in the past year, with phishing, ransomware and invoice fraud being the most common […]
At last, cybersecurity solutions for small to medium businesses
At last, cybersecurity solutions for small to medium businesses Cyber security is no longer just a tick-the-box exercise for IT teams. In 2025, it has become a whole-of-business issue, impacting finances, people, customers and reputation. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), effective cyber security is not just about firewalls and antivirus software; it is about […]