Cybersecurity is always changing down under. Every year, new threats, technologies, and opportunities pop up. As we roll into 2024, it's crucial for Aussie organizations to be across current and future cyber threats. Whether you're a big corporation or a small business, it's time to plan ahead.

So when it comes to AI, you can bet Microsoft has a horse in the race. M365 was one of the very first all-in-one cloud tools, introduced as Office 365 in 2013. Now, Microsoft and its business tools are at the leading edge of generative AI.

The Microsoft 365 platform has been adding some amazing AI innovations. They sit inside tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and more. If you know how to use them, these smart features can enhance your experience. As well as significantly boosting your productivity. To an average Australian SME these tools can seem overwhelming. We will try our best to break it down for you.

Hosting a website locally in Melbourne not only provides tangible benefits such as faster access speeds, improved SEO performance, and data sovereignty compliance, but also aligns with user expectations and regulatory frameworks (especially if you intend to work in Federal or State government supply chains).

At Towcha we find businesses know they need to innovate to create a more hybrid and fluid workplace, they just don’t know where to start. We are amazed at some of the businesses we meet here in Melbourne that are operating with decade old applications with outdated security systems.

LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for professionals. People use it to connect, network, and explore business opportunities. But with its growing popularity have come some red flags. There has been an increase in the presence of fake LinkedIn sales bots.

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks.

A more recent threat is a new zero-click hack targeting iOS users. This attack initiates when the user receives a message via iMessage. They don’t even need to interact with the message of the malicious code to execute. That code allows a total device takeover.

Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for employees. Additionally, telecommuting reduces office costs for employers. Many also cite productivity benefits due to fewer distractions.

The average employee uses 36 cloud-based services daily. Managing access to sensitive data and resources has become crucial. It's a vital piece to maintaining robust security. One breached account in a business app can lead to significant consequences.

The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once.

IT downtime is so devastating for this very reason. Remember the breaches impacting global meat producer JBS and Colonial pipeline? Those companies had to halt operations because of ransomware attacks.

There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications.

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Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical.

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