Cyber Security

The Australian Signals Directorate states that public and private networks are subject to unprecedented levels of cyber security threat from individuals, interest groups, criminal organisation and nation states. Ipau have access to industry leading IT security services designed to protect critical infrastructure and systems through implementing risk-based IT security strategies.

Essential 8

Our Essential 8 assessors use outputs from an ICT assessment to create a roadmap to meet the following eligibility and suitability requirements for your required DISP security level.

Application Whitelisting

Only allow approved applications to run on systems to prevent the execution of malicious or unauthorised software.

Patch Applications

Keep software applications up to date with the latest security patches to minimize vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings

Disable or restrict the use of Microsoft Office macros, which are commonly abused by attackers to deliver malware.

User Application Hardening

Configure web browsers and email clients to block or warn against potentially malicious websites, attachments, and scripts.

Restrict Administrative Privilege

Limit administrative privileges to only authorized users who need them, reducing the potential impact of compromised accounts.

Patch Operating Systems

Regularly apply security patches and updates to operating systems to address known vulnerabilities.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Require the use of MFA for accessing sensitive systems and information to add an extra layer of security beyond passwords.

Daily Backups

Regularly back up important data and verify the integrity of backups to ensure critical information can be restored in the event of data loss or ransomware attacks.

Talk to us about your cyber security needs for you and your business.

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