Security aligned with the ACSC Essential Eight framework. Implemented, monitored, and maintained.
The Reality
Most SME owners know they should be doing more about cybersecurity. They just don't know what, exactly, to do. The result is a patchwork of outdated antivirus software, weak passwords, and a vague hope that "it won't happen to us."
Meanwhile, the threat landscape has fundamentally changed. Automated attacks scan every IP address, every login page, every email inbox. They don't care if you have 5 employees or 5,000.
What's Included
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's recommended framework, implemented to the maturity level appropriate for your business. The same framework used by government agencies.
Learn more →Enforced across all business applications. MFA alone blocks 99.9% of automated attacks. We handle the rollout and staff training.
Learn more →Next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection on all devices. Threats identified, isolated, and contained automatically — 24/7.
Learn more →Automated patching of operating systems and applications within 48 hours of release. Vulnerabilities closed before they're exploited.
Learn more →Advanced email filtering, anti-phishing protection, and staff awareness training. Email is the #1 attack vector — we lock it down.
Learn more →Automated daily backups with regular test restores. Recovery plans tested, documented, and ready to execute within hours — not days.
Learn more →Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing appropriate to your risk profile. Know your weaknesses before attackers find them.
Learn more →The Process
We assess your current security posture against the ACSC Essential Eight framework. You get a clear picture of where you stand, what's at risk, and what needs fixing first.
A prioritised plan addresses the highest-risk gaps first. No unnecessary complexity — just the controls that matter most for your specific business and industry.
Security controls are implemented progressively over 4–8 weeks for baseline protection. Staff training runs alongside — nobody gets left behind.
Continuous monitoring, patching, and assessment maintains your security posture as threats evolve. Continuous assessment ensures you stay ahead of the curve.
Who It's For
Cyber risk doesn't scale with size — attackers target SMEs specifically
Patient data requires Privacy Act and My Health Records compliance
Client confidentiality and regulatory obligations demand strong security
More devices, more access points, more risk — security must scale with you
Cross-Hub Integration
Cybersecurity integrates with everything. Your Finance Hub data needs protection. Your People Hub holds sensitive employee information. Your Growth Hub manages customer data. Your Trusted Advisor ensures security decisions are made in full business context — not in isolation.
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FAQ
The ACSC Essential Eight is the Australian government's recommended cybersecurity framework. It covers eight key areas: application control, patching applications, configuring Microsoft Office macros, user application hardening, restricting admin privileges, patching operating systems, multi-factor authentication, and regular backups. It's the gold standard for Australian businesses and what insurers increasingly expect.
This is the most dangerous misconception in cybersecurity. The Australian Signals Directorate reports that SMEs are specifically targeted because they're perceived as easier to breach. Automated attacks don't discriminate by company size — they scan every IP address, every email inbox, every login page. In fact, 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, and 60% of small businesses that suffer a major breach close within six months.
Minimal disruption. Some controls like MFA require a brief adjustment period (usually 1–2 days). We implement progressively and provide clear, non-technical training for your team. Most security controls are invisible once in place — your team won't notice them, but attackers will.
We strongly recommend it. Cyber insurance covers the residual risk that no security framework can eliminate entirely. Many insurers now require evidence of Essential Eight controls before they'll even quote. Your Operations Hub advisor can coordinate with your insurance provider (or our Insurance Administration service) to ensure your coverage is appropriate and your premiums are optimised.
Baseline protection is typically in place within 4–8 weeks. This includes the most critical controls: MFA, endpoint protection, email security, and automated backups. From there, we progressively implement the remaining Essential Eight controls over 2–3 months. You're significantly more secure from week one.
Our monitoring systems are designed to detect and contain threats early. If a breach occurs, we execute a documented incident response plan: contain the threat, assess the damage, restore from backups, notify relevant authorities (including the OAIC if personal data is involved), and conduct a post-incident review. Having a tested plan is the difference between a contained incident and a catastrophic one.
Yes. The Essential Eight framework aligns with most Australian regulatory requirements including the Privacy Act 1988, APRA CPS 234 for financial services, and healthcare-specific obligations under the My Health Records Act. We map our security controls to your specific regulatory obligations and provide compliance documentation your auditors can use.
Cybersecurity touches everything. Your Finance Hub data needs protection. Your People Hub holds sensitive employee information. Your Growth Hub manages customer data. The Operations Hub's security layer protects all of it. Your Trusted Advisor ensures security decisions are made in full business context — not in isolation by a tech provider who doesn't understand your operations.
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