Where cyber security makes sense
Cyber Collab is a boutique cyber security consultancy designed to enable clients to proactively protect and secure their information and data from cyber attacks, malware, hackers and respond to evolving cyber threats and crime.
When things don’t go to plan, Cyber Collab works alongside you to investigate, detect and identify any breach of your systems.
When the worst happens and you need to respond to a damaging breach of your systems, Cyber Collab’s experts quickly mobilise to be there to contain the damage and get you back up running safely and securely, as soon as possible.
If the threat of cybercrime and the susceptibility of your business is keeping you awake at night, you are not alone. Cyber Collab is here to help.
Sadly, many small and medium sized businesses close down within six months of a cyber incident or attack.
How we help
Whilst no organisation wishes to suffer a breach of their computer systems the sad fact is that attacks are increasing and the likelihood that you could be a target is high.
Information Security should be at the heart of any risk and governance framework for your organisation. Having a robust information security management system (ISMS) is fundamental to understanding what data you have, why you keep it, where you keep it and how is secured.
It is essential to understand your cyber resilience; how well prepared are you to identify, defend and repel an attack.
To answer these questions, the ISMS is more than just a governance framework but also a practical and pragmatic approach to the lifecycle of data in your organisation. This lifecycle can be thought of as 3 discrete stages; Prevent, Detect and Respond. This lifecycle should be viewed in the context of a continuous cycle of review, improvement and testing.
Through education and awareness, a review of information security management systems, understanding how you compare to frameworks such as the Essential 8 through to proactive testing of your systems or in the worst case scenario, working with you and your legal counsel to respond to an incident, Cyber Collab has developed a range of audit and testing tools to provide comfort that your cyber resilience is robust and effective.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a strong password?
Combine random and non-sequential upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.
Do not use information like birthdays or common words or sequential numbers.
Using a password manager helps keep track of complex passwords.
How can I protect my business against ransomware?
Ensure you regularly back up your data and that the backups are not connected to the network.
Turn on multi factor authentication.
Educate all your employees so they are alert to phishing scams.
Keep all systems and software up-to-date, implement robust endpoint security, and limit user access to critical systems.
How would I know if somebody has breached my IT systems?
Be alert to unusual system behavior, such as slow performance, frequent crashes, or unexpected pop-ups.
Unauthorised login attempts, changes to files or settings, and unexpected network traffic are also indicators of a potential breach.
What does a phishing email look like?
Signs of a phishing email include generic greetings, spelling and grammatical errors, and urgent or threatening language.
Verify the sender’s email address, hover over links to check their destination and be wary of unexpected attachments.
If in doubt, contact the supposed sender through a known, legitimate channel.
Be extra vigilant by contacting them by phone to verify that they are the sender.
I think my system has been breached - what should I do?
Immediately disconnect from the internet to prevent further data loss.
Run a full system scan with your antivirus software and change all passwords, starting with critical accounts.
Notify your IT department or a cybersecurity professional to investigate and contain the breach.
If in doubt, contact Cyber Collab’s Incident Hotline on (07) 3544 4701.
How should a business respond to a data breach?
Immediately isolate affected systems to prevent the spread of the attack.
Notify relevant stakeholders, including customers, employees, and regulatory bodies.
Conduct a thorough investigation to understand the breach’s scope and implement measures to prevent future incidents.
Communicate transparently with affected parties and provide guidance on protective steps they can take.
If in doubt, contact Cyber Collab’s Incident Hotline on (07) 3544 4701.
What is the Essential 8?
The Essential 8 is the minimum standard recommended by the Australian Government and cyber security experts to protect your organisation against various cyber threats. The recommendations are based on experience responding to cyber security incidents, undertaking penetration testing, producing cyber threat intelligence and implementation of the Essential 8.
The Essential 8 include:
– patch applications
– patch operating systems
– multi-factor authentication
– restricting administration privileges
– application control
– restricting Microsoft Office macros
– user application hardening
– regular backups.
If in doubt, contact Cyber Collab on (07) 3544 4700.
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