Blogs

  • January 12, 2026
  • 6 Mins Read

Essential Eight Implementation – Turning Controls into Day-to-Day Security Practice

At some point, Essential Eight implementation stops being about knowing the concept and starts being about how the Essential Eight controls work in real systems

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  • January 6, 2026
  • 6 Mins Read

Anthropic Models Enabled by Default — How Admins Can Disable Anthropic in Microsoft 365 Copilot – MC1193290

Microsoft is rolling out a significant shift in how organisations use AI across Microsoft 365, with the introduction of Anthropic AI models, including Claude, into

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  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 Mins Read

What Is Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)? A Practical Guide for Australian Businesses from TheEssential8Guy!

Well, Cyber incidents in Australia continue to rise, and one of the most common causes is simple: attackers are logging in with stolen or guessed

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  • December 15, 2025
  • 7 Mins Read

Is Application Control the Key to Essential 8 Ransomware defence?

When I speak with decision-makers like you, executives overseeing critical infrastructure, finance, or large volumes of sensitive data the core question is always the same,

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  • December 10, 2025
  • 10 Mins Read

What Is the Essential Eight? Australian Cyber Resilience

If you are an Australian business owner or manager, I know the reality you face regarding Australian cyber security. You know the danger is real.

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