Cyber security in Dunedin
Most attacks on small businesses start with a convincing email or a reused password. We put the protections in place that stop those attacks, check them every month and train your staff to spot the rest.
Dunedin is supported remotely. Our technicians are based in Auckland and Hamilton, so onsite work here is planned project work, booked and quoted in advance.
Cyber security for Dunedin businesses
Dunedin's economy is built around the university, health, education and research, with professional firms, engineering, software companies and the port at Port Chalmers, much of it in a central city full of heritage stone buildings.
Old stone and brick buildings block Wi-Fi and complicate cabling, and many businesses here are small teams that work closely with the university and hospital sectors, where data handling expectations are high. Cloud-based files and managed laptops reduce dependence on the building. Student intakes and short contracts also mean frequent account changes for firms that hire from the university, so leavers need removing promptly.
We start by finding where you stand. Then we fix the gaps in order of risk, put monitoring in place so changes are noticed, and give you a plain-English report you can hand to your insurer or a client who asks.
We support Dunedin businesses remotely for help desk, security, backups and Microsoft 365. Onsite work happens only as planned projects, arranged and quoted in writing. Equipment can be configured remotely once fitted.
What's included
Security review
We check accounts, devices, email, backups and the network against a practical checklist and show you the gaps by risk.
Admin rights
Day-to-day accounts without admin power, so one wrong click can't install anything it likes.
Multi-factor sign-in
Every Microsoft 365 and key business account protected with a second step, set up so staff aren't locked out.
Threat detection
Modern protection on every computer that spots suspicious behaviour, not just known viruses, and alerts us.
Email protection
Filtering for phishing, impersonation and malicious attachments, plus the domain records that stop others sending as you.
Incident help
If something goes wrong we lock accounts, contain the damage, find out what happened and help you notify the right people.
Is it right for your Dunedin office?
Talk to us about security if:
- You have had a scam email get through or a mailbox taken over
- Your insurer has sent a cyber questionnaire you can't answer
- A client or tender asks about your security controls
- You hold personal information covered by the Privacy Act
- You aren't sure whether multi-factor sign-in is on for everyone
How getting started works
- Free IT health check. We look at your devices, accounts, backups and network and tell you what we find, in plain English.
- Clear proposal. A written monthly price per user and a list of any fixes, with nothing hidden.
- Handover. We collect admin access and documentation from your current provider and keep your team working.
- Day-one fixes. Security gaps, failed backups and urgent risks are dealt with first.
Cyber security in Dunedin: questions
Can you help with Wi-Fi in a Dunedin heritage building remotely?
We can plan and specify the equipment remotely, configure it and manage it afterwards. Installation can be done by your local installer under our design, or as a planned visit by arrangement.
Do you work with research or university partners' security requirements?
We help you put the common controls in place, such as multi-factor sign-in, encryption and patching, and document them so you can answer partner security questionnaires accurately.
Is security included in managed IT?
The basics are in every plan. Email security, backup and monitoring start at the Managed plan, and staff training and device policies are in Complete.
What should we do first?
Turn on multi-factor sign-in for every account, check your backups can be restored and make sure computers are updating. Those three cover a large share of real-world attacks.
We're small. Are we really a target?
Yes. Most attacks are automated and aimed at whoever is easiest to get into. Small offices are attractive because they often lack basic protections.
Do you do penetration testing?
We focus on practical protection for small and medium businesses. If you need a formal penetration test, we can arrange a specialist and fix what they find.
More IT services in Dunedin
- Managed IT
- IT support
- Microsoft 365
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Email security & deliverability
- IT strategy & consulting
- Co-managed IT
- Security awareness training