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Business cyber security · Sydney
Business security.
Infused with care.
Feel clearer about your security.
And more confident about what comes next.
Microsoft or Google. Mac or Windows. We help you look after the people, devices and data behind your business—through practical security management and support you can understand.
Tech infused with care. Advice without the jargon.
Good technology needs good care
The platform matters.
The management around it matters more.
Business cyber security means looking after your users, devices and data—and knowing who is responsible for each part.
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Windows and Apple devices all offer security capabilities. What matters is how they are configured, maintained and used in your business.
Having security tools is a useful start. A managed environment adds regular access reviews, device updates, monitoring, reporting and clear procedures—so you can see what is working and what needs attention.
Our approach is anticipatory as well as proactive. We help you look ahead to team changes, new systems and emerging needs, with agreed review points and incident responsibilities. Clear communication and empathetic support help your people feel confident about the next steps.
Read our guide to platforms and security ↗What does that look like day to day?
| Area | Without regular oversight | With active management |
|---|---|---|
| People & access | Old accounts and permissions can accumulate. | Access is reviewed. Joiners and leavers follow a clear process. |
| Devices & updates | It may be unclear which devices are protected or up to date. | Devices are recorded, managed and checked against agreed requirements. |
| Security alerts | Alerts may arrive without an owner or agreed response. | Responsibility, monitoring coverage and response steps are defined. |
| Backups | Backups may run without anyone checking recovery. | Backup coverage is reviewed and restores are tested. |
| Reporting & procedures | Owners may have little visibility or no documented incident plan. | Regular reports track agreed controls, gaps and actions. Procedures explain what happens next. |
Management reduces uncertainty and helps address risk. No platform or service can remove every risk.
People. Devices. Data.
Security that supports
the way you work.
We help you connect the tools, responsibilities and everyday habits that keep your business moving. Your priorities and service coverage are agreed around your needs.
Know what’s connecting
Build visibility of laptops, desktops and mobile devices. Manage updates, device settings and endpoint protection across your Windows, Mac and mobile environment.
Share thoughtfully. Recover confidently.
Review where information is stored, who can share it and which connected apps can access it. Check backup coverage and recovery procedures before you need them.
Help your team feel capable
Give people practical guidance on phishing, payment requests and safe data handling. Make it easy to ask a question or report something unusual.
See progress, gaps and priorities
Agree a reporting schedule covering device status, access reviews, authentication coverage, alerts and outstanding actions. Track compliance with your agreed security requirements and relevant frameworks.
Know who does what
Document incident response, data handling, updates, user access and third-party app approvals. Assign owners and review procedures as your business changes.
The Health Check helps define the work you need. Tools, licences, reporting frequency, monitoring hours and response arrangements depend on your agreed service scope.
Explore ongoing managed IT support ↗A useful place to start
How well is your
security managed?
Take the cyber security test.
Use our self-assessment to reflect on your current practices and start a clearer conversation about your business security.
You don’t need every answer. If something is unclear, that is a useful topic to bring to your Health Check.
Start the cyber security test ↗Opens our cyber security test. A self-assessment is a starting point, rather than a technical audit or proof that your business is secure.
Your next step, made clear
Business Technology
& Security Health Check.
Understand where you are.
Decide what to improve next.
If you’re unsure who is looking after your security—or whether your current setup still fits your business—let’s take a closer look together.
We’ll agree the scope, access needed and any fees before the review begins.
Request your Health Check ↗Tell us you’re interested in the Business Technology & Security Health Check. Prefer to talk? Call 1300 168 122.
What we can review together
- Your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace setup, user access and authentication.
- Devices, software updates and security responsibilities.
- Data sharing, connected apps, backup coverage and recovery testing.
- Reporting, security policies and incident response procedures.
- Your business priorities and the practical next steps that fit them.
Ask for a plain-English summary of findings, priorities and recommended actions as part of the agreed review.
Make good habits easier
A clearer foundation.
For your whole team.
Start with our free Cybersecurity Policy Pack.
Clear policies help people understand how business technology and information should be used. Our existing pack gives you a starting point for that conversation.
Adapt the templates to your business, assign responsibilities and review them regularly. A policy is most useful when your team understands it and your everyday processes support it.
Download the free policy pack (ZIP) ↓Tech infused with care
We take the time
to understand your business.
You deserve advice you can understand and support that feels like part of your team.
Peppermint iT helps small and medium businesses in Sydney make technology simpler, more useful and easier to manage. We work with your people to understand what matters, explain the options and build a practical way forward.
Whether you need a focused review or ongoing support, we’ll help you understand the priorities and agree who looks after what.
Meet the people behind the care ↗Clear answers
Your security questions,
without the jargon.
What is a managed IT environment?
A managed IT environment has clear responsibility for users, devices, data and security controls. It includes regular maintenance, access reviews, monitoring, reporting and documented procedures within an agreed service scope.
Is Microsoft 365 more secure than Google Workspace?
Both offer security capabilities. The right choice depends on your business needs, licences and configuration. Security also depends on how access, devices, sharing and monitoring are managed over time.
Do Macs still need business security management?
Yes. Built-in device protection is useful, but business accounts, permissions, updates, cloud data and connected apps still need oversight. The same principle applies to Windows devices.
Is multi-factor authentication enough?
Multi-factor authentication adds an important layer of protection. It works alongside suitable authentication methods, access controls, device updates, staff awareness and monitoring. It does not replace those controls.
What should security reporting show?
Useful reports show the status of agreed controls, gaps, outstanding actions and progress. Depending on scope, they can cover authentication, device updates, access reviews, backup testing and security alerts. Compliance reporting should state the requirements assessed and the evidence used.
Can you help us work towards the Essential Eight?
We can discuss how the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight fits your needs and what an assessment would involve. Requirements, maturity targets, evidence and remediation work should be agreed separately. A self-assessment or Health Check does not certify compliance.
Read ASD’s Essential Eight guidance ↗Is the cyber security test the same as a Health Check?
No. The test reflects the answers you provide. A Health Check is a scoped review with our team, which can examine your setup and supporting evidence. Contact us to agree inclusions and any fees.
Do we need to change platforms or commit to ongoing support?
A review can start with the technology you already use. We can discuss a stand-alone review or ongoing support, with recommendations based on your needs.
Care, in our customers’ words.
“Thanks for the swift and great help. I would tick amazing if that was an option!”
“Thanks so much Anisha. Really appreciate your speedy response and helping me feel more comfortable about what happened. Thank you!”
A conversation is a good start
Let’s make your next step
a little clearer.
Bring your questions. We’ll bring practical advice and care.