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What is cyber security, and why is it important for small businesses?
Cyber security is the practice of protecting your digital assets—such as email, data, and networks—from threats like hacking, ransomware, or phishing. For small businesses in Perth and Melbourne, having the right protections in place is essential to avoid financial loss, data breaches, and downtime. Even smaller companies are being increasingly targeted by attackers due to gaps in their IT defences.
How much should a business spend on protection?
Most small to mid-sized businesses across Australia spend around 4–10% of their IT budget on digital security and risk management. This often includes endpoint protection, email filtering, cloud backup, and managed detection services. Partnering with a local MSP ensures that spend is aligned with actual risk and business needs—not just generic solutions.
What are the top 5 cyber threats to Australian businesses in 2025?
The biggest threats this year include phishing, ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), supply chain breaches, and internal misuse. MSPs supporting clients in Perth and Melbourne are seeing a rise in targeted phishing campaigns—particularly across industries like finance, construction, education, and legal.
What is the Essential Eight and why does it matter?
The Essential Eight is a government-endorsed security framework from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). It outlines eight key controls to reduce the risk of common attacks. Many organisations—especially those working with government contracts—are now expected to meet specific maturity levels under this model.
What else should business owners know?
Beyond basic antivirus, modern businesses need a full-stack security approach—think managed detection and response (MDR), secure remote access, data loss prevention, and cloud protection. When comparing Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), look for experience supporting small business IT environments, 24/7 threat monitoring, and guidance on frameworks like the Essential Eight. Whether you’re based in Perth, Epic IT delivers tailored protection that fits your risk profile and growth stage—without the complexity.
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