As cyber security awareness month draws to a close, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on one important question every organisation should be asking: how strong are your cyber habits?
Technology is a vital part of defence, but true resilience comes from people, culture, and focus. Every digital action, from choosing secure passwords to thinking before you click, helps protect your organisation and strengthen its security posture.
Throughout October, our team shared practical insights to help organisations strengthen their security foundations. From creating smarter passwords to recognising phishing threats, managing IoT risks, and governing AI responsibly, each topic focused on turning awareness into meaningful action.
Here’s a look back at the key themes we explored this month and how they can help your organisation build stronger digital habits for a more secure future.
Passwords remain one of the most common points of vulnerability in any organisation. Weak or reused credentials continue to be a leading cause of data breaches and unauthorised access.
Developing a personal algorithm for password creation is a simple and effective way to change that. It is a repeatable method that allows employees to create unique, strong passwords without relying on guesswork or memory.
Here’s one example to get started, using the S.A.N.D. model:
Phishing attacks have come a long way from the obvious scams of the past. Today, attackers use artificial intelligence, cloned voices, and convincing branding to create messages that look and sound legitimate. The result is a sophisticated threat that can deceive even the most vigilant employees.
In this video, we explore how phishing techniques have evolved and share practical steps your team can take to recognise and report suspicious activity before it causes harm.
Think you could tell the difference between real and fake? My voice was cloned 14 times in this video. Can you spot them all?
Improving phishing awareness across your organisation is one of the most effective ways to prevent data breaches, protect customer trust, and strengthen your overall security posture.
Look around your workplace and count how many connected devices are active. Beyond laptops and phones, you will likely find smart TVs, printers, cameras, and even connected appliances quietly linked to your network. Each device represents another potential entry point for attackers.
In this video, we outline practical ways to improve IoT security:
Securing IoT environments is about more than protecting individual devices. It protects your data, networks, and ultimately the trust your customers place in you.
Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how organisations operate, offering new ways to analyse information and automate tasks. However, without proper governance, they can also introduce new risks, such as data leakage or compliance issues.
In this video, our Chief Marketing Officer, Garrett MacDonald, discusses how organisations can adopt LLMs safely. He shares strategies for governance, access control, and policy development that enable innovation while keeping data secure.
When managed correctly, LLMs can enhance productivity and decision-making while maintaining compliance and protecting business-critical data.
Cyber threats are becoming more targeted and persistent, which means a reactive approach is no longer enough.
Through our partnership with SecurityHQ, Data#3’s managed cyber security services provide proactive, around-the-clock protection. Our security operations centre (SOC) continuously monitors, detects, and responds to emerging threats while learning from each event to improve future protection.
For our customers, this means fewer operational disruptions, faster recovery, and greater confidence that critical assets are protected 24 hours a day.
Cyber security awareness month may be coming to an end, but the need for awareness never stops. The most resilient organisations are those that treat security as an everyday priority, not a once-a-year focus. Turning knowledge into consistent habits and using technology effectively helps create lasting protection and confidence.
At Data#3, we believe strong security outcomes are achieved through people, process, and partnership. By supporting our customers with practical guidance and the right tools, we help them embed security into their culture and operations so they can continue to work safely and with confidence.
Technology, experience, and education all play a crucial role in protecting against cyber threats. With one of the most mature and highly accredited security teams in Australia, Data#3 combines strategic consulting expertise with hands-on cyber security specialists to deliver complete protection.
By leveraging a broad portfolio of trusted security solutions and leading vendor partnerships, we help you design, implement, and maintain tailored security measures that protect your business and support your strategic goals.