Virtually every modern business uses VoIP services. You use them to communicate with your partners, customers, and more. But what do you do when your call quality drops? The first step is to find out what’s wrong. There are multiple potential culprits, ranging from faulty hardware to an external threat. You need to identify the … Read More
Why ISO IT Security compliance makes sense
‘ISO IT Security compliance’ sounds complicated and irrelevant if you’re a small-to-medium Australian business owner. It’s not. You likely at least partially deliver your services online. If not, you at least store your data online. And while the internet benefits business owners like you, it’s not without problems. Cybersecurity is an increasing concern among Australian … Read More
How do I measure the IT Security readiness of my business? (or why Essential 8 compliance makes sense)
Cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats to your business. They cost you money, time, resources, and reputation. You may even suffer legal action if your business didn’t appropriately protect sensitive data. Avoid this fate by adhering to the Essential 8. The Essential 8 is the gold standard of cybersecurity practices for Australian businesses. Keep … Read More
Time to move from Lastpass
LastPass was an industry-leading password manager. They achieved this impressive status because of their robust features, including strong security and a high-quality interface. But since August 2022, LastPass has suffered two serious data breaches. Unidentified attackers stole proprietary software. Their reputation has been tarnished as a result, and many users are rightfully seeking alternatives. PowerbITs … Read More
Protect Your Business from Phishing Attacks
Small businesses in Australia collectively lost $4.9 million from phishing attacks in 2019. Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves attackers using fraudulent emails and messages to steal your sensitive information. These attacks cause devastating financial losses to small businesses. Australian business owners must adopt effective policies and practices to prevent falling victim … Read More
Sending large attachments via email (using Google Drive)
Sending large attachments via email is hard. Not only are the attachment limits small–up to 25 MB–delivering email attachments also takes time. Luckily, Google provides a perfect solution by letting you share links to files to your attachments in Google Drive. You can share Google Drive links of files of any size instantly. It’s the … Read More