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Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice-based multi-factor authentication from Entra ID. Here is the official timeline, what it means for your business, and exactly how to move your team to stronger authentication before the deadline.
Free cyber security starter guide for Melbourne SMBs. The 10 things every business under 50 staff should have in place right now.
Step-by-step guide to switching IT providers without downtime. Includes a 30-day transition checklist, credential handover scripts, and red flag warnings.
40-point checklist to benchmark your business against the ACSC Essential Eight. Hand to your IT provider or tackle yourself.
Moving offices is stressful enough without IT disasters. This comprehensive checklist covers every technology consideration from internet and phone systems to server relocation, cabling, and cutover day coordination.
A complete IT checklist for bringing new staff on and safely removing access when they leave. Covers account creation, device setup, access permissions, and the security-critical offboarding steps most businesses miss.
A step-by-step incident response guide for Australian SMBs. Covers the first hour, first day, and first week after a cyber breach - including ransomware, BEC, and data theft scenarios.
Everything Australian SMBs need to know about moving from a traditional phone system to VoIP or Microsoft Teams Phone. Covers technology options, costs, what to ask vendors, and how to run the migration.
How to choose the right internet connection for your business. Covers NBN Business, dedicated fibre, 4G/5G failover, SLAs, and the questions to ask before signing a contract.
Whether you are evaluating a new IT provider or checking if your current one is up to scratch, these 20 questions will tell you everything you need to know. With what to listen for in the answers.
A practical guide to moving your business to the cloud. Covers what to migrate, what to keep on-premise, how to evaluate cloud providers, and a migration planning framework for Australian SMBs.
A complete checklist for commissioning and launching a business website. Covers requirements gathering, vendor selection, content preparation, technical setup, and pre-launch testing - so nothing gets missed.
Industry-specific IT guidance for Australian SMBs. Covers managed IT requirements, compliance, software, and cybersecurity for law firms, medical practices, accounting firms, construction companies, schools, and more.
Everything you need to set up IT correctly from day one. Covers domain registration, email, cloud infrastructure, security basics, and the IT decisions that are much harder to undo later if you get them wrong at the start.
A complete security guide for remote and hybrid workers. Covers home network setup, device security, VPN, secure file access, and the IT policies your business needs to protect remote workers and the business data they access.
A structured guide for new IT managers and operations managers taking on IT responsibility. Covers what to audit in the first 30 days, what to fix in days 31-60, and how to build a roadmap in days 61-90.
Most businesses use about 20% of what they pay for in Microsoft 365. This guide reveals the features hiding in your existing licence that could transform how your team works - without spending another dollar.
A ready-to-customise AI usage policy for Australian businesses. Covers approved tools, data handling rules, prohibited uses, and governance requirements for employee use of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and other generative AI.
Real-world examples of phishing emails targeting Australian businesses - with annotated breakdowns showing exactly what to look for. Use these examples for staff training to build phishing recognition skills.
Are you actually insurable? Insurers are increasingly rejecting applications or voiding claims due to missing security controls. This checklist covers everything underwriters look for before they issue a cyber insurance policy to an Australian SMB.
A practical comparison of the top password managers for Australian businesses. Covers 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Keeper, and Microsoft Authenticator - with recommendations by business size and Microsoft 365 environment.
A step-by-step guide to setting up Multi-Factor Authentication for your Microsoft 365 business. Covers enabling MFA, rolling it out to staff, and configuring Conditional Access Policies for stronger enforcement.
Ten essential IT policies that every Australian business needs but nobody wants to write. Professionally drafted, ready to customise with your company name and details.
A complete security configuration checklist for Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Covers identity, email security, endpoint protection, device management, and data governance - the settings that transform M365 from a productivity tool into a security platform.
A plain-English comparison of Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, Business Premium, and the key add-ons. Covers what each licence includes, what it costs, and which one is right for different roles in your business.
How to stop Microsoft Teams from becoming a chaotic mess of channels, files, and guest access. A practical governance framework for Australian SMBs - covering naming conventions, channel structure, guest access, and lifecycle management.
The definitive free IT resource for Australian small businesses. Covers evaluating IT providers, essential policies, cybersecurity basics, cloud migration, and building a technology foundation that supports growth.
A self-assessment guide for business owners and managers. Eight signs that your IT environment is limiting growth, creating risk, or costing more than it should - and what to do about each one.
A one-page template for mapping your business technology over the next 12–36 months. Covers current state, target state, priority initiatives, and the business drivers behind each technology investment.
A month-by-month IT maintenance schedule for Australian SMBs. Covers the recurring tasks that keep your IT environment secure, performant, and compliant - and when to do them throughout the year.
A simple template for tracking all your business software subscriptions, renewal dates, costs, and assigned owners. Stop getting surprised by auto-renewals and start managing your software spend proactively.
A standardised template for requesting, approving, and tracking IT access in your business. Covers new user access, elevated permissions, third-party access, and temporary access - with an approval workflow.
The IT-HR relationship is one of the most critical - and most broken - interfaces in a growing business. This guide defines what information IT needs from HR, when they need it, and how to set up a process that works for both teams.
A one-page quick reference for Australian business staff. Covers what to do if you click a suspicious link, spot a phishing email, lose a device, or suspect your account has been compromised. Print it and keep it at your desk.
A simple visual decision tree to help staff quickly determine whether a suspicious email is a phishing attempt. Covers the key questions to ask before clicking, replying, or taking any action on a suspicious email.
A printable template for recording your critical IT contacts, credentials, and emergency procedures. The most important IT document to have before you need it - and the one most businesses do not have ready when an incident strikes.
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