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Practical write-ups and guidance from the field, built for CISOs, small security teams, and executives who need straight answers. New material is added as we publish it.

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LATEST · SECURITY TESTING · JUN 2026
Vulnerability Management vs Penetration Testing: Which Does Your Business Need?

They solve different problems. Learn which one your Australian business needs first, and when running both gives you a stronger picture of real risk.

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PENETRATION TESTING · JUN 2026
How to Choose a Penetration Testing Provider in Australia

What to ask, what to scope and what a good report should include before you engage a penetration testing provider in Australia.

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FRAMEWORKS · JUN 2026
SMB1001 vs ISO 27001 vs Essential Eight: What Should You Pick?

Comparing cyber security frameworks for your Australian business. Which one suits your size, customers and risk profile, and how SMB1001, the Essential Eight and ISO 27001 fit together.

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COMPLIANCE · JUN 2026
The Essential Eight Is Evolving. Here's What That Means for Your Organisation.

ASD is replacing the Essential Eight with a broader, principles-based framework series called "Essentials." We break down what is changing, what happens to your existing compliance work, and the practical steps to take now.

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Planned Topic
Business Email Compromise

Why BEC still works, what controls reduce exposure, and where small teams should start.

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Incident Readiness

How to prepare for the first hours of a ransomware, account compromise, or data breach event.

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Board Cyber Reporting

How security leaders can explain cyber risk without burying executives in technical detail.

Australian Essential
Eight Field Guide

A practical guide we're putting together for Australian organisations - drawing on public ACSC guidance, industry incident data, and our own engagement experience. Plain-English, vendor-neutral, and focused on what moves the needle. Register your interest and we'll send it when it's ready.

  • The two or three Essential Eight controls most organisations get stuck on
  • Business Email Compromise: still the most common initial vector
  • What a realistic uplift roadmap looks like (and what it costs)
  • The human factor: why people remain the primary target
  • Where to start if you're a small team with a big mandate
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RTCS · FIELD GUIDE
ESSENTIAL
EIGHT
FIELD GUIDE
FIRST EDITION · COMING 2026
FormatPractical guide
Based onACSC + field
StatusRegister interest

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