Security

Knight Frank revolutionises user experience with Microsoft DaaS program from Data^#3 Download Customer Story Contact a Specialist…

Cloud Transition an Azure Success Story for Knight Frank Download Customer Story Contact a Specialist Objective…

Azure Migration gives Pernod Ricard Greater Flexibility and Improved Performance Download Customer Story Contact a Specialist…

One thing we can all agree on, is that the nature of work has changed.  Employees expect…

Main Roads Western Australia Boosts Visibility and Security with Microsoft Defender for Identity Solution from Data^#3…

Hydro Tasmania seamlessly transitions to work from home across Australia Download Customer Story…

ElectraNet cuts costs and increases visibility with technology intelligence solution Download Customer Story…

In 2021, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) updated the Essential Eight Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents Maturity…

In 2021, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) updated the Essential Eight Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security…

Data^#3 and Tenable are pleased to present: Behind every breach is a known flaw. With…

SeaRoad Holdings chart a digital transformation course with HPE GreenLake Download Customer Story…

BTC Markets Enables Growth and Boosts Security with Cisco Solution from Data^#3 Download Customer Story…

Vision Super Achieves Cost Advantages with Data Centre Refresh from Data^#3 Download Customer Story…

Let’s talk about ClearPass, the family of rock-solid network access control solutions from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.

Infrastructure Refresh Positions Credit Corporation for a Bright Future Download Customer Story Contact…

Take a moment to count how many connected devices you use your in home. Beyond smartphones and laptops, think voice-activated…

TL;DR Cyberattacks to businesses via IT Supply Chains are increasing at 42% Quarter on Quarter (QOQ) Q420-Q121. Lenovo’s industry-recognised supply…

February 24, 2022; Perth, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

Australian Islamic College transforms teaching, learning and IT management outcomes with Microsoft 365 Download Customer Story…

The Australian Islamic College embarked on a significant digital transformation journey to enhance collaboration, support online learning and digitalise core…

Source Publication: Microsoft News Center (Click to view on source website) For more than 70 years, Integria Healthcare (Integria)…

Author: Nico Arboleda, Journalist, CRN Australia Source Publication: CRN Australia (Click to view on source website) Managed services provider Data^#3…

Tap On, Tap Off: Fiona Stanley Hospital Aids Clinical Efficiency with Post-COVID Login Solution Download Customer…

Refresh your knowledge and kickstart your technology journey in 2022   For many organisations, 2021 presented both challenges and opportunities.

In a healthcare setting, mobile devices – laptops, tablets and 2-in-1s – are becoming just as common as the thermometer.

TLDR: A critical vulnerability has been identified in the popular Java logging library, Apache Log4j2. This threat has a CVSS…

Lessons learned from the K-12 Education sector Since early 2020, Australian schools have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and innovation, but they…

On July 12, 2021, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) updated the Essential Eight Strategies to Mitigate Cybersecurity Incidents…

To provide secure, consistent access wherever users and applications reside, the enterprise needs to now treat each user as an…

November 19, 2021; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, is proud to announce that it has…

November 15, 2021; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has partnered with…

On July 12, 2021, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) updated the Essential Eight Strategies to Mitigate Cybersecurity Incidents Maturity…

Digital Transformation at Qenos Delivers Substantial Business Efficiencies Project Objective Qenos sought a unified communications solution that would enable digital…

High levels of uncertainty and rapid change of pace means that government entities alike are experiencing increased service delivery challenges.

By Information Assurance Specialist at Data^#3 Limited Your Business Needs A Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) Investing in high-quality socks…

By Information Assurance Specialist at Data^#3 Limited What is SIEM? The sheer amount of information generated on…

The old adage that good things come in small packages was never truer than in HP’s latest device offering –…

By Information Assurance Specialist at Data^#3 Limited On July 12, 2021, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)…

Many organisations struggle with their cybersecurity posture. Some have managed to arrive at a state of awareness, but very few…

By Information Assurance Specialist at Data^#3 Limited As of July 12, 2021, the new Essential Eight maturity model became available…

By Information Assurance Specialist at Data^#3 Limited It’s hard to argue against my passion for cybersecurity and by extension, how…

TLDR: I recommend all customers using Cosmos DB rotate all connection keys for each instance of Cosmos DB immediately.  …

Over the last year, organisations around the world have had to rethink the workplace technology they provide to their people.

We are living in a time of significant change when it comes to how and when we work. The events…

A number of years ago while on a family vacation, a younger member of the household that stayed behind was…

Cisco Firepower Strengthens Organisational Cybersecurity Defences Objective As a large organisation that places a high priority on IT security to…

Watch part 1 here > Practical steps to improve your School’s Security Posture Outlining…

Practical steps to improve your school’s security posture Outlining common cybersecurity gaps in school environments and how you can take…

IMDEX Transforms Mining Operations by Digging Deep Into Data Key Challenges IMDEX ’s teams needed a tool to manage exorbitant…

As we moved almost completely digital last year, video conferencing became the go-to for people and organisations needing to communicate,…

June 21, 2021; Perth, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has launched Project…

Cybercrime has skyrocketed during COVID-19 and while thankfully, the door is firmly closed on the year that was…

With mobility and security threats drastically reshaping networking architectures, combined with the rise of cloud-first applications, IoT, AI and…

Some things last forever, others are superseded by more improved models. The latter is particularly true in the fast-paced world…

Secure access to the cloud for any type of application using corporate data and proactively reduce the risk of data…

I wanted to ensure all Data^#3 customers are aware of an active zero-day vulnerability impacting multiple on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers.

The unparalleled turbulence of 2020 and its resulting effects have been monumental. Driven by the global pandemic, mass changes to…

Following a year perhaps best described as bonkers, it’s an opportune time to catch your breath and evaluate just how…

Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has been named the Palo…

For educators, student safety and wellbeing continue to remain a crucial priority. Following the rapid and widespread deployment of collaboration…

As business threats become increasingly sophisticated, having visibility and real-time intelligence at your fingertips has never been more critical. In…

In our second 7 Minutes of Security episode, host and National Practice Manager – Security, Richard Dornhart consults Mackenzie Jackson,…

Discover a new way to secure anywhere workers. In partnership with Palo Alto Networks, Data^#3 invites you to watch this…

We can all remember the time we started a new job, and a sticky note was stuck to the screen…

Coined by Gartner in 2019, Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, has quickly become a new player in the…

As we approach the end of a year that’s been like no other, now is the perfect opportunity to reflect…

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE – but pronounced ‘Sassy’ for perhaps intriguing reasons!) is the new kid on the block…

The Data^#3 group Security practice spans a national team of experienced individuals with decades of combined…

Security is a rising cost for most organisations. And it’s not a welcome one, with 81% of IT Managers currently…

The rapid and large-scale shift to remote working across many industries has raised new questions around the security of…

Written in collaboration with Lawrence Ang and Dilupa Ranatunga of Veeam This is the second part of…

Initially, analysts were surprised when VMware completed its $2.1 billion cash purchase of Carbon Black in August…

In our first episode of 7 Minutes of Security, our host and National Practice Manager – Security, Richard Dornhart…

Several myths exist around how seriously SMBs take cybersecurity. This recently released Cisco report, “Big Security in…

Fiji National Provident Fund Gains Visibility of Devices and Software Licenses   Objective To better manage its Microsoft licenses, the…

The 5 Things that Remain Unchanged for IT Leaders Post-COVID Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote in 1849, ‘plus ça change, plus…

Out of the Shadows: Getting Clarity with Your Post-COVID IT Landscape Imagine trying to establish strong security in your home,…

Letting Go of Normal: Your Post-COVID Survival Guide Over the last few months, many homebound Australians have been taking stock.

Business as Unusual: The Organisations That Will Emerge Strongest from 2020 When the bushfires that incinerated over 10 million hectares1…

Australians have a history of coming together in times of crisis. Through bushfires, floods and droughts, we support one another.

Peter will be delivering a live webinar on “Leading Digital Change: Strategic Foundations for an Agile Response” as part of…

As the education sector shifts to respond to COVID-19, thousands of students are transitioning to learning from home.

As COVID-19 continues on, a large number of Australian workers are rapidly adjusting to working from home. The good…

Who has been more effective at driving your digital transformation strategy? Your CEO, your CTO, or COVID-19? It’s the viral…

Every industry, from small businesses to the largest global enterprises, is experiencing dramatic changes to the way we work. There…

Hear from Ed Sawkins, Prisma Access Specialist at Palo Alto, on how you can prepare your network and remote…

St Mary’s College Safeguards Staff and Students with Next-Generation Firewall Solution Objective As one of Tasmania’s most respected educators, St…

March 19, 2020; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

It’s a situation that few of us thought we’d ever find ourselves in, but here we are. With the emergence…

When you think about collaboration and the concept of the ‘Modern Workplace,’ what’s the first thing that comes to…

The time has finally arrived! On January 14, Microsoft formally announced the end of support for Windows 7. If you…

We’ve been speaking with customers a lot about the end of mainstream support for SQL and Windows Servers 2008.

March 2020 will be a critical month for system administrators and this advisory is a must read for anyone involved…

It’s safe to say that our expectations around work/life balance, flexibility and remote working have been steadily changing. With new…

From Frustrating to Fantastic: The Mobility and Cloud Solution Modernising the iNova Workspace Objective With a proliferation of applications and…

Baptcare Connects Vulnerable Australians with Modern Technology Solution Objective Baptcare provides accommodation, family and community services for the most vulnerable…

The Friends’ School Introduces Efficient HPE Nimble Storage Solution Objective As The Friends’ School’s existing storage solution neared its end…

Over the course of the past few decades, Microsoft has gone from being unfairly perceived as an outcast in the…

Your organisation may not be in the cloud, but I can guarantee your employees definitely are. Cloud apps are…

Hydro Tasmania builds innovative IT environment that meets the needs of today and the future with Data^#3 Objective To refresh…

Agency leads with security solution Company Overview: The Agency provides a critical service within Australia by acting on behalf of…

Simplified reporting enables staff to better serve community Company Overview: Supporting one of Australia’s most scenic coastlines that features fertile…

Adapting to the New Reality of Evolving Cloud Threats Today’s fast growing hybrid IT environment challenges the basic principles of…

The why and how of modernising your data centre for digital transformation. Digital transformation is placing an overwhelming demand on…

For better or worse we are all dependant on our mobile devices these days. This is especially true for the…

Recently, I have had many conversations with connections in several industries that have encountered a recent run of phishing emails.

Bank of us boosts processing power to underpin business growth HPE SimpliVity streamlines IT delivery at the only Tasmanian customer-owned…

More and more of our critical data, applications and infrastructure are moving from behind the firewall to the cloud –…

The shift of workloads into the cloud continues at an unprecedented pace as organisations seek innovation and productivity gains. However,…

A New Solution for Cloud App Security Symantec CloudSOC is a next generation cloud access security broker (CASB 2.0) solution…

Business is all about balancing risk and opportunity. Nowhere, perhaps, is this clearer than in the IT department, where the…

Ready for School: Melbourne City Mission leverages innovative technology to help prepare at-risk students for future employment Objective To deploy…

April 08, 2019; Melbourne, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

2018 was, for those of us following the state of cybersecurity, a year of extremes. We had the good, the…

If you asked most workers, who is responsible for cybersecurity, they’d point you towards the IT department. While they would…

When building or retaining your cybersecurity teams, if you haven’t yet felt the symptoms of the cyber “skills shortage”…

Automobile Rental Company strengthens Disaster Recovery capabilities Objective Strengthen Disaster Recovery capabilities in multiple locations to ensure high availability, business…

Hosting on the Microsoft Azure platform is a fast and simple method to deploy and manage web-based applications. Countless…

When you use Office 365 every day, it can be easy to forget just how powerful it has become…

Migration to Office 365 Boosts Productivity at Victoria’s Office of Public Prosecutions Objective To create a modern working environment that…

Imagine being critically ill in the back of an ambulance, when just minutes from your nearest hospital you’re suddenly diverted…

End-users move constantly between devices and locations to access data when and where they need it for uninterrupted productivity. There…

Bathurst Regional council moves to cloud with Software Asset Management (SAM) solution assessment Though the Bathurst region is a rural…

Flinders University Introduces Solution to Keep Students and Staff Safer Online Objective To gain the visibility needed to identify advanced…

Recently I was involved in a discussion in a Facebook group that asked the question “How do you find Intune…

Logistics company delivers with new security solution Company Overview Like many organisations, the customer had a complex environment featuring many…

One of the most pressing issues for modern businesses is cybersecurity. In fact our own customers confirmed that security…

Data^#3 invited a panel of industry experts to discuss the evolving security requirements for education institutions, including the recently introduced…

Source publication: ARN – Click to view on source website Information Assurance in Australia has always been important to…

Nobody wants to be “that” IT person who thinks their organisation is secure, but then out of nowhere, a cyberattack…

Working closely with Data^#3, The Southport School deployed a next-generation wireless network solution to provide seamless coverage, improved performance with…

The Southport School benefits from next-generation wireless network Objective To upgrade the school’s wireless network to deliver…

May 01, 2018; Brisbane, Australia: The Southport School has recently worked with Data^#3 to implement a next-generation wireless network solution.

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threat The last few decades have seen dramatic changes in the world of business. Today, organisations generate…

We hear a lot of hype about the medical and technological innovations advancing healthcare services. Today we’re seeing data collected…

This service is temporarily unavailable… please try again later Imagine if Facebook went down for five minutes. Apart from the…

What Is It? The users of your information systems are the key to your organisation’s success. These are the people…

What Is It? Management Networks can be seen as a continuation of Network Segmentation, as they can yield significant benefits…

JuiceIT Sponsored Blog Remember the days when the extent of a cyberattack was defacing a website for fun,…

It’s a message every IT manager dreads. ‘Your personal files are encrypted by CTB-Locker. To decrypt the files, you need…

March 21, 2018; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian information technology provider, Data^#3, today announced it has signed a partner agreement with…

What Is It?  The amount of information generated on your network is the stuff nightmares are made of, but…

JuiceIT Sponsored Blog Formula One races are no longer won on the track. They’re won in the garage,…

What is it? Cloud Access Security Brokers (also known as CASB), is usually pronounced “KAZ-BEE” in a style reminiscent of…

New mandatory data breach notification laws come into effect on Feb 22nd, 2018. The new regulations make it compulsory for…

What attacks aren’t you seeing? What’s your organisation doing to block the threat of a breach? Are you still relying…

November 23, 2017; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology provider, Data^#3, is delighted to announce that it has won two security…

One of the most challenging hurdles to implementing new security infrastructure in any organisation is integrating it into your existing…

Even if you are not in the cloud, your employees probably definitely are. Cloud apps are essential to today’s connected…

11% of all security incidents are print related1. Smart print devices must now be treated with the same cybersecurity rigour…

Today’s Multifunction Printers are intelligent devices that contain hard drives, have operating systems, host apps, hold user credentials, and can…

The Australian Cyber Security Council found that 90% of Australian organisations faced some form of successful or attempted cyber-attack during…

I often speak with customers who have existing Microsoft online tenancies, configuration, resources and security controls that have been configured…

In reviewing the Symantec 2017 Internet Threat Report, we’ve summarised some of the key stats and…

On February 13, 2017, the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2016 marks a very important milestone in…

In February of 2017, The Australian Signals Directorate revised their long-standing go-to list of strategies to mitigate cyber security…

The need to secure enterprise IT infrastructure and data is intuitive, but how we achieve that security must change; traditional…

By Bala Murugesan – Microsoft Cloud Specialist, Data^#3 [Reading time: 3 mins] Office 365 Security and Compliance Centre The…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Manager, Data^#3 [Reading Time – 2:50 minutes] Over my last 3…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Manager, Data^#3 [Reading Time – 2:50 minutes] The problem with encryption…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Manager, Data^#3 [Reading Time – 3 minutes] Neighbourhood Watch When thinking of…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Manager, Data^#3 [Reading Time – 4 minutes] Can you…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] Dealing with ransomware is becoming increasingly…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] The title of this article…

By Chris Day, Solution Consultant, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] Personal computing devices are increasingly being used…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] It’s obvious that cybersecurity…

By Chris Day, Solution Consultant, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] Working in collaborative situations provided Australian workers time-saving…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] I recently came across…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] There is mounting evidence that ransomware…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 [Reading time: 1 min] In the wake of technological…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Manager, Data^#3 Limited As most of IT professionals would agree, cyber security…

By Ben Adamson, Lead Technical Consultant (Presales) APAC, Mimecast [Reading time: 1.30 mins] Everyday cybercriminals learn from…

Company Overview: The City of Perth is a dynamic, statutory entity constituted under the Local Government…

By Richard Dornhart, National Security Practice Mananger, Data^#3 Passwords make me stop and think. Typically, I am…

By Laurence Baynham, Chief Executive Officer, Data^#3 Security was the number one technology priority for Australian…

A Collaborative Approach for Corrs Chambers Westgarth Background: With more than 170 years of history, Corrs Chambers Westgarth (“Corrs”) is…

Securing Remote Access for Financial Services Users Background: This Financial Services customer is focused on delivering high quality, cost effective…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 In the world of IT Service Management…

By Richard Dornhart, National Practice Manager – Security, Data^#3 As we’ve discussed in previous posts,…

Find out why Microsoft and Symantec are better together By Symantec Getting ready to move infrastructure…

43yUlLGW-JI By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Previous articles in this series have described the…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 A 2013 IDC white paper[1]…

End User Computing Strategy Sets Framework for Future Background: Owned by the Government of South Australia, SA…