IT & Cyber Security Blog
Straight answers on managed IT, cyber security and backup for Perth small businesses, including when the simpler option is all you need.
Cyber insurance questionnaires: what insurers ask and how to answer honestly
The security controls cyber insurance questionnaires usually ask about, how to answer each one honestly, and how to get ready before renewal.
Read the articleRansomware: what to do in the first hour (a small business checklist)
A step-by-step checklist for the first hour of a ransomware attack: get help, record what happened, contain it, don't pay, report it and recover from a clean backup.
Read the articleHow to spot phishing and business email compromise: red flags for small business
The warning signs of phishing and business email compromise, the simple checks that stop fake invoices and bank detail changes, and what to do if one gets through.
Read the articleThe Essential Eight explained for small business: maturity levels in plain English
The ASD's eight cyber security strategies and four maturity levels in plain English, and which level a small business should aim for.
Read the articleBusiness VPN vs free or consumer VPN: does your business need one?
What a business VPN does that a free or consumer VPN doesn't, and how to tell whether your business needs a VPN at all.
Read the articlePassword manager vs saving passwords in the browser: what should a business use?
Browser-saved passwords or a business password manager? An honest comparison, including when the browser is fine for now.
Read the articleIn-house IT vs outsourced managed IT for a 5-50 person business
Hire an IT person, outsource to a provider, or both? An honest comparison, including when keeping IT in-house is the better call.
Read the articleDoes Microsoft 365 back up your data? Built-in retention vs dedicated backup
What Microsoft 365 keeps when files and emails are deleted, where that stops, and when a separate backup is worth it.
Read the articleAntivirus vs EDR vs MDR: what's the difference and what does your business need?
Three levels of endpoint protection explained in plain English, including when the antivirus you already have is enough.
Read the articleBreak-fix vs managed IT services: which suits a Perth small business?
Pay-per-job IT support or a flat monthly managed plan? An honest comparison, including when break-fix is all you need.
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About PC Madness
Since 2005, PC Madness has been a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Perth, delivering enterprise-grade IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. We exist to simplify technology, ensuring your systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with your business goals.
With a dedicated team of technicians based in Midland and mobile support across the Perth metropolitan area, we provide rapid response times and personalized service that big telcos can't match. Whether you need a full cybersecurity audit, Microsoft 365 migration, or reliable 24/7 monitoring, PC Madness is your local partner in technology.
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