Managed IT security for Sydney businesses
Most breaches start with something small: a reused password, a device nobody patched, one convincing email. Cloddy manages security across your network, devices, cloud and people so the basics are always in place.
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Security across every layer
Cyber threats hit businesses of every size. One clicked phishing email, one unpatched laptop or one weak password can be enough.
The good news is that most breaches are preventable. Cloddy manages security across every layer of your IT so the right defences are always in place, not only after a scare.
Layers, not a single product
No single product makes a business secure. Effective protection is several things working together: controlling who can log in, securing every device, protecting the network, keeping cloud data safe and making sure staff can spot a threat. We design and manage all of it.
Most breaches aren't sophisticated. They come from a weak password, an unpatched device or a staff member clicking a phishing email. Done properly, the basics stop the vast majority of attacks.
What we manage
Who can log in, and to what
Controlling access is the foundation of everything else:
- Single sign-on. Staff sign in once and reach their applications without juggling passwords.
- Two-factor authentication. A second step at login (usually a code on a phone) that makes a stolen password useless on its own.
- Conditional access. Automatic blocks on logins from unusual locations, old devices or outside business hours.
- Right-sized access. Staff see the files and systems their role needs, and nothing else.
- Admin controls. Tightly managed administrator access so your most powerful accounts can't be quietly taken over.
Network security
Your office network, Wi-Fi and internet traffic are monitored and protected. We configure firewalls, secure the wireless and filter out malicious traffic before it reaches anyone.
Cloud security
Moving to the cloud doesn't make you safe by itself. It changes where the security work happens. We secure Microsoft 365, Azure and other cloud platforms with proper access controls, activity monitoring and data protection policies.
Device security
A large share of breaches start with a click. We deploy and monitor managed endpoint protection across your computers, laptops and servers, keep the policies current and give any detected threat a clear response path.
Bitdefender GravityZone
Cloddy supplies, deploys, licenses and manages Bitdefender GravityZone for businesses that want centrally managed endpoint protection across Windows, macOS and Linux. Depending on the edition and add-ons, capabilities include:
- malware and ransomware prevention
- behavioural analysis and network attack defence
- firewall, content and device controls
- endpoint risk visibility and policy management
- endpoint detection and response (EDR) for investigating and containing more advanced threats
We assess the device mix and requirements, recommend the appropriate licence, deploy the agent, configure policies, monitor alerts and coordinate the response. Features vary by edition and licence, so what's included is documented in your proposal.
Microsoft Defender remains the better fit for some businesses, depending on their Microsoft licensing and wider security design. We recommend and manage the platform that suits the environment rather than running two overlapping products for no reason.
Internet security
From securing the office Wi-Fi to filtering harmful websites, we keep the business protected no matter who is using the internet on your network.
Data protection
Client records, financial data and staff information all need careful handling. We put the access controls, encryption and policies in place to meet your obligations under the Privacy Act and any industry-specific requirements.
Security awareness training
Your people are your biggest risk and your best defence. We run training and realistic phishing simulations so staff can recognise threats and respond the right way. See Training.
Backup and disaster recovery
Good security includes knowing you can recover. See Backup and disaster recovery for how we keep your business recoverable after an incident.
The Essential Eight
The Australian Cyber Security Centre publishes eight baseline controls every Australian organisation should have in place, covering things like patching, application control, multi-factor authentication and tested backups.
We help businesses assess where they stand against the Essential Eight and implement improvements in priority order. We report alignment honestly. It's not a certification and we don't present it as one.
When something goes wrong
No security is perfect. When an incident happens, a clear plan is the difference between a bad afternoon and a serious breach. We help businesses prepare a response plan and support them through live incidents: containing the problem, recovering systems and reviewing what happened.
Cyber insurance
Insurers increasingly want evidence of proper security controls before they'll pay a claim. We help businesses put the right controls in place and document them, so the policy holds up when it's needed.
Security isn't something we bolt on at the end. It's built into every service we deliver.
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