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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
Cybersecurity Advisory – Strategic Guidance for CIOs and
2026 brings an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Organisations are navigating rapid digital transformation, hybrid cloud adoption, remote work expansion, and
The Macro Paradox – Closing the Office Backdoor
For many IT leaders, Essential Eight Microsoft Office Macro Settings are viewed as a relic of the early 2000s. A
Cybersecurity Tips 2026 – New Scam Tactics, Old
Scams are now part of daily digital life in Australia. In 2025 alone, Australians reported nearly $260 million in losses
Cyber Security Audit – A Practical Roadmap to
Cyber threats are now part of everyday business in Australia. Ransomware, phishing, account takeovers, data theft and cloud breaches are
Cybersecurity Risk Management in 2026 – The Hidden
Let’s talk about the reality most organisations don’t like to admit. In 2026, Cybersecurity Risk Management is no longer just
Essential Eight Implementation – Turning Controls into Day-to-Day
At some point, Essential Eight implementation stops being about knowing the concept and starts being about how the Essential Eight
Anthropic Models Enabled by Default — How Admins
Microsoft is rolling out a significant shift in how organisations use AI across Microsoft 365, with the introduction of Anthropic
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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