Cyber security in Silverdale
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.
Onsite technicians cover Silverdale. Most problems are fixed remotely first; when a job needs hands, a technician comes to you.
Cyber security for Silverdale businesses
Silverdale has grown quickly beside State Highway 1 at the start of the Hibiscus Coast, with new business parks, trade suppliers, storage and logistics, a retail centre and medical services serving the Millwater and Orewa growth areas. Many buildings are recent and occupied by businesses that relocated north.
New commercial buildings usually come with fibre and a blank comms room, which is the ideal time to plan cabling, firewall, Wi-Fi and CCTV properly rather than adding them piecemeal. Businesses relocating here also need their internet ordered early, because a new connection can take a while to activate in a just-finished building.
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.
Our Auckland technicians travel to Silverdale for fit-outs, network installs and ongoing onsite work, with everyday support provided remotely. New premises setups are planned and quoted in writing.
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.
Backups criminals can't reach
Copies kept separately with version history, so ransomware can't delete your way back.
Email protection
Filtering for phishing, impersonation and malicious attachments, plus the domain records that stop others sending as you.
Staff training
Short, regular lessons and safe practice phishing emails, so staff learn what a real attack looks like.
Is it right for your Silverdale 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 Silverdale: questions
We're fitting out a new building in Silverdale. When should IT be involved?
Before the walls are lined. We can specify data points, the comms cabinet, Wi-Fi locations and CCTV positions so the cabling goes in once. Our design and installation are quoted in writing.
How early should we order internet for a new building?
As soon as you have an address and a move date. New connections can take several weeks, so we order early and arrange a temporary mobile connection if fibre is not ready in time.
What happens if we are hacked?
Contact us straight away. We secure the accounts, stop the spread, preserve evidence and work with you on what to tell clients, your bank and, where required, the Privacy Commissioner.
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.
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.
Can you help with an insurance questionnaire?
Yes. We'll answer the technical questions accurately and fix anything that would otherwise be a 'no'.
More IT services in Silverdale
- Managed IT
- IT support
- Microsoft 365
- Networks & Wi-Fi
- Internet & phones
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Cloud & servers
- Email security & deliverability
- CCTV & access control
- Printers, copiers & scanning
- Laptops, PCs & devices
- Office moves & fit-outs
- IT strategy & consulting
- Co-managed IT
- Security awareness training