Cybersecurity: Shared Responsibility & Protecting Your Business

Many business owners naturally assume that because IT is “looked after,” everything is covered. But cybersecurity isn't a switch—it’s a layered approach that includes:

✅ Compliance & Governance

✅ Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace / Salesforce Backup

✅ End-user Cybersecurity Awareness Training

✅ Phishing Simulation & Reporting

✅ Email and Identity Threat Protection

✅ Best-practice configuration of cloud platforms like Microsoft 365

If you're not actively managing these areas—or confirming that your IT supplier is —you may be unintentionally assuming risk. 

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, but the primary onus lies with your internal operations. Your business must take appropriate steps to safeguard systems, data, and customer information.

To help you start the conversation within your business, we've created a quick guide outlining key actions your business should adopt to reduce and strengthen digital resilience. Start the conversation with your team today!

📄 Cybersecurity Best Practices Checklist

Please use this checklist to evaluate and enhance your business’s cybersecurity posture:

🔐 Basic Cyber Hygiene

[ ] Use strong, unique passwords across all accounts

[ ] Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for sensitive systems

[ ] Regularly update all software, apps, and firmware

[ ] Install reputable antivirus and endpoint protection

🧠 Staff Awareness & Training

[ ] Conduct cybersecurity training at least twice a year

[ ] Run phishing simulations to test staff readiness

[ ] Promote a security-conscious culture and reward vigilance

🛡️ Technical Safeguards

[ ] Use firewalls to protect networks

[ ] Encrypt sensitive data (at rest and in transit)

[ ] Apply role-based access controls (least privilege principle)

[ ] Monitor for anomalies using IDPS and SIEM tools

💾 Backup & Recovery

[ ] Follow the 3-2-1 rule for data backup (as a minimum, contact us for more information on the 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Rule)

[ ] Test backup integrity at regular intervals

[ ] Maintain an up-to-date incident response plan

🤝 Vendors & Compliance

[ ] Review and secure third-party vendor agreements

[ ] Stay compliant with data protection laws (e.g. Australia's Privacy Act, Cyber Security Act 2024)

[ ] Maintain cybersecurity insurance coverage

We can help you proactively manage risks, keep your systems secure and help you build resilience. Ready to take the next steps? Schedule a no-obligation consultation today to learn how we can help you reduce IT risks, maintain stability and stay prepared.