November 26, 2025

Complete data security – it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Richard Dornhart
National Practice Manager - Security at Data#3

In today’s hyperconnected world, managing data security can feel like trying to solve a puzzle that keeps evolving in difficulty. Between the rise of AI-driven threats and increasingly complex regulatory requirements, organisations are under pressure to keep their data protected in an environment that’s constantly shifting.

It’s no surprise that many organisations find themselves asking the same question: does data security have to be this complicated?

At Data#3, we believe the answer is no. With the right partner, plan and platform, data security can be both comprehensive and straightforward.

We call it complete data security, powered by Microsoft, delivered by Data#3. From advisory to operations, we’re with you at every stage of your data security journey.

The complexity conundrum

Most organisations today operate across a mix of legacy systems, cloud environments, on-premise networks and third-party services. As a result, data security responsibilities are often split across multiple teams and tools. Without unified visibility, it becomes difficult to track data at rest, in use and in motion, as well as to understand not just how data is moving, but who is interacting with it. This complexity increases compliance risk and places an unnecessary burden on already stretched resources.

The problem isn’t that businesses lack commitment, they lack the visibility that drives commitment. This is compounded by the challenge of keeping pace with change, often with internal resources, tools and processes that were built to monitor threats, not to track how data moves across an organisation.

To keep data secure, organisations need centralised visibility, consistent control and intelligent automation. And that’s why working with the right partner makes all the difference.

An end-to-end partner

As your complete data security partner, Data#3 supports you from strategic advisory to implementation, right through to managed operations. With solutions that are deeply integrated with the Microsoft security ecosystem, we help you build a unified, cloud-native defence that delivers faster time-to-value and real-time insight.

The Data#3 and Microsoft partnership ensures your organisation gains end-to-end protection that covers identities, data, endpoints, and applications, all while maintaining seamless productivity.

Turn data security into a business enabler

Data security is no longer just an IT issue. It’s a business-critical function that underpins public trust, protecting your organisation’s reputation and can in fact, drive growth.

At Data#3, we focus on helping you turn data security into a business enabler. Through Microsoft’s integrated tools, we give you visibility and control across your environment, helping you manage risk, strengthen compliance and empower your people to work securely from anywhere.

This strategic approach ensures your security investment supports your broader organisational goals. Instead of slowing innovation, it enables it, helping your business tackle new markets, launch new products and expand globally with confidence.

Deep expertise, local capability

When it comes to protecting data, experience matters. Data#3 has one of Australia’s largest onshore security teams.

We’ve helped commercial, enterprise and government organisations strengthen their security posture.

One of our strengths lies in our focus on Australia and the Pacific Islands. While our reach extends globally, our roots remain firmly in the region. Our data security practice is built on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and ISO 27001 standards, and delivered through a purpose-built framework ensuring you are aligned to international best practice.

Complete data security: simplified

With Data#3, you get more than technology, you get a partner laser focused on delivering business outcomes and equipped to ensure you succeed.

We combine strategic expertise, world-class Microsoft capability and decades of proven experience to simplify the complex and strengthen your security posture.

Data security doesn’t have to be complicated, not when you have a partner who understands your business, your risks and goals.

Learn how to simplify your organisation’s security journey by attending one of our Data Security Workshops.

 

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