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Essential Eight education and guidance
Cybersecurity uplift and advisory
Practical implementation insights
Governance, risk, and compliance support
The Application Control Dilemma – Solving the Hardest Essential
Executive Summary: Application Control is widely regarded as the most challenging technical requirement within the Essential Eight framework for Australian
The Hardening Roadmap – Converting Your Microsoft 365 Tenant
The standard Microsoft 365 security setup is designed for a frictionless user experience, not a rigorous Australian Cyber Security Centre
Internal vs External Essential Eight Uplift | An In
For most Australian organisations, the conversation around cybersecurity has matured. The focus is no longer on whether to adopt the
Why Microsoft Office Macro Settings are the Key to
Executive Summary: In the complex panorama of 2026 Australian business, we often obsess over high-tech AI breaches and shadowy foreign
Why 2026 is the Year Your Identity Becomes Your
In March 2026, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) confirmed a significant shift in the threat landscape. For years, we focused
The Privilege Paradox – Why Restricting Admin Rights is
In the world of Australian IT, Local Admin has historically been treated like a corporate birthright. For years, many organizations
The Application Control Dilemma – Solving the Hardest
Executive Summary: Application Control is widely regarded as the most challenging technical requirement within the Essential Eight framework for Australian
The Hardening Roadmap – Converting Your Microsoft 365
The standard Microsoft 365 security setup is designed for a frictionless user experience, not a rigorous Australian Cyber Security Centre
Internal vs External Essential Eight Uplift | An
For most Australian organisations, the conversation around cybersecurity has matured. The focus is no longer on whether to adopt the
Why Microsoft Office Macro Settings are the Key
Executive Summary: In the complex panorama of 2026 Australian business, we often obsess over high-tech AI breaches and shadowy foreign
Why 2026 is the Year Your Identity Becomes
In March 2026, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) confirmed a significant shift in the threat landscape. For years, we focused
The Privilege Paradox – Why Restricting Admin Rights
In the world of Australian IT, Local Admin has historically been treated like a corporate birthright. For years, many organizations
Essential 8 Maturity Level 2 The New Resilience
For the modern Australian decision-maker, CEOs, CISOs, and Business Owners alike, the conversation around cyber security has shifted. It is
ABOUT ME
Hariom Jindal
Hariom “Harry” Jindal is a Melbourne‑based cybersecurity specialist with more than 25 years of industry experience. He is Essential Eight Certified (CIT Canberra), ISACA CISM Certified, an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and a Certified Ethical Hacker. Harry also holds advanced certifications across Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and Red Hat.
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