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If you don't prepare ahead and test your plan, disaster might strike and it will all come crumbling down.

What Is the COBIT Model?

Published July 28, 2026
What is the COBIT model, and why are leading organisations influenced by it to govern enterprise technology? This article explains how Computer One applies a holistic assessment framework to evaluate more than 60 areas of IT management, helping businesses improve visibility, reduce risk, and align technology with strategic goals.
Why Business Email Compromise Is Surging and What You Can Do About It

The Silent Threat Hiding in Your Inbox

Published July 28, 2026
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the fastest growing cyber threats in Australia, quietly draining millions from businesses each year. With attackers using stolen credentials, real time inbox monitoring, and advanced social engineering, even cautious organisations are at risk unless modern protections are put in place.
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Where Are We Heading? Four Speculations on the Future of IT Consulting in Australia

Published July 21, 2026
Looking back on our 2016 predictions on the Future of IT Consulting in Australia, it became clear that many of those forecasts were accurate but possibly too conservative. We’ve compiled 4 trends we're likely to see emerging in IT consulting in Australia.
Reviewing our 2016 predictions for the Future of IT Consulting in Australia

Reflecting on the Past Decade of IT Consulting

Published July 14, 2026
Looking back from 2026, our 2016 predictions about the Future of IT Consulting in Australia have proven remarkably accurate. Cyber security, data accessibility, automation, and board‑level IT influence are no longer emerging trends, they now define how managed services and IT consulting are delivering value today.
Conduct your own Essential Eight Self-Assessment

How to conduct your own Essential Eight Maturity Level One Assessment

Published July 8, 2026
Achieving Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 is the first step toward reducing cyber risk and strengthening your organisation's security posture. Discover why Level 1 matters, what the assessment involves, and how our free self-assessment guide or expert-led assessment services can help you get started.
Do you have a written IT Roadmap or Strategy?

Do you have a written IT Roadmap?

Published June 23, 2026
Many organisations still run IT reactively, missing opportunities for efficiency and growth. A written IT roadmap links technology decisions to business goals, reduces risk, and clarifies priorities. This article explains why strategic IT planning matters and how independent reviews can unlock value hiding in existing systems.
The Rise of the AI Adversary: How AI is Redefining Cybersecurity

The Year of the Evasive Adversary: How AI is Redefining Cybersecurity

Published April 21, 2026
Cybersecurity is entering the Year of the Evasive Adversary. AI accelerates social engineering, identity abuse and edge attacks while shrinking response times to seconds. This post explains how adversaries exploit trust, why visibility gaps persist, and the practical steps organisations must take to detect faster and stay resilient today globally.
Cyber-attacks are faster, broader, and more automated than ever. The best defence lies in reducing vulnerabilities in the attack surface that attackers can use.

Key Takeaways from the Fortinet Global Threat Landscape Report

Published April 13, 2026
This snapshot of FortiGuard’s 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report outlines how faster, automated attacks are impacting Australian businesses. Learn how attackers are scaling AI‑enabled threats and ransomware, and practical steps you can take to reduce your risk.
If you don't prepare ahead and test your plan, disaster might strike and it will all come crumbling down.

Too Few Companies Prepare For Disaster Recovery. How Does Your Plan Rate?

Published April 8, 2026
A good disaster recovery plan provides structure when everything else feels uncertain. It helps critical data stay protected, systems get restored faster and customers continue to be supported, even during major disruptions. Most importantly, it replaces panic with a rehearsed response.
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Attack Vectors and Attack Surfaces Explained

Published March 16, 2026
An easy-to-understand guide to attack vectors, how cyber criminals break in, how the Jaguar Land Rover breach happened, and what businesses can do to protect themselves from modern threats like HELLCAT ransomware.
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