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Removing the Small Business Exemption How Upcoming Privacy Reforms Could Transform How Australian Small Businesses Handle Personal Information

Dec 13, 20244 min read

Removing the Small Business Exemption How Upcoming Privacy Reforms Could Transform How Australian Small Businesses Handle Personal Information

Under current law, small businesses (with an annual turnover of $3 million or less) have generally been exempt from many personal

Quenten Grasso

Sep 18, 20243 min read

What is fully managed IT services?

G'day. I'm Quenten Grasso, Managing Director here at Q10 Systems. In today's fast-paced businesses, staying technologically efficient and...

Avoid Costly Mistakes: The Right Way to Use Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Microsoft 365

Quenten Grasso

Sep 12, 20245 min read

Avoid Costly Mistakes: The Right Way to Use Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Microsoft 365

why it’s crucial to ensure each person has an account and the potential challenges you might encounter if the terms of service (TOS) are not

Quenten Grasso

Sep 11, 20243 min read

Do I Need Managed IT Services?

G'day, I'm Quenten Grasso, Managing Director here at Q10 Systems. Technology plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of businesses....

1300 and 1800 Numbers in Australia Explained

Quenten Grasso

Sep 10, 20244 min read

1300 and 1800 Numbers in Australia Explained

regardless of where the business is located. Whether it’s Townsville or Cairns, the cost remains the same for the caller.

Quenten Grasso

Sep 9, 20243 min read

Are Managed Service Providers Worth It?

G'day. I'm Quenten Grasso, Managing Director of Q10 Systems. Today, businesses use IT services to work better. But as they need more tech...

Quenten Grasso

Sep 9, 20243 min read

What is a Managed IT Service?

Today, we'll explore this essential aspect of modern business operations and unravel the mystery behind the magic words "Managed IT Service.

What Does Shared Responsibility in the Cloud Data Protection Model Mean?

Quenten Grasso

Sep 8, 20242 min read

What Does Shared Responsibility in the Cloud Data Protection Model Mean?

While they focus on ensuring service availability and uptime, they do not guarantee your data

Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams: Beware of the Latest Fake Security Alert Tactics

Quenten Grasso

Aug 19, 20243 min read

Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams: Beware of the Latest Fake Security Alert Tactics

The message might say something like, “An attempt was made to log into your account. Was this you?”

How Much Should My Small Businesses Spend on IT?

Quenten Grasso

May 20, 20243 min read

How Much Should My Small Businesses Spend on IT?

a hot topic for small business owners: just how much should you be shelling out for IT?

What is a SOC ? - Understanding the Critical Role of Security Operations Centers for Small Businesses

Quenten Grasso

Apr 29, 20243 min read

What is a SOC ? - Understanding the Critical Role of Security Operations Centers for Small Businesses

common belief among small business owners that their operations might fly under the radar of cybercriminals, these entities are, targets

Protect Your Business: The Importance of Securing Your Wi-Fi Networks

Quenten Grasso

Apr 17, 20242 min read

Protect Your Business: The Importance of Securing Your Wi-Fi Networks

Wi-Fi intrusion involves gaining unauthorised access to a network with the intent of acquiring sensitive data or causing harm

What Is Email Authentication? Combating Phishing Attacks

Quenten Grasso

Apr 6, 20243 min read

What Is Email Authentication? Combating Phishing Attacks

DMARC policy starting February 2024, highlighting the critical role of email authentication for businesses leveraging Gmail and Yahoo Mail.

Navigating the Waters of Cybersecurity: The Rise of Rubber Ducky

Quenten Grasso

Dec 20, 20232 min read

Navigating the Waters of Cybersecurity: The Rise of Rubber Ducky

These sneaky little things look just like regular USB drives but they've got a different mission.

The Vital Role of Cloud Backup for Small Businesses: Lessons from a Google Drive Mishap

Quenten Grasso

Dec 5, 20232 min read

The Vital Role of Cloud Backup for Small Businesses: Lessons from a Google Drive Mishap

Google Drive users experienced a startling loss of recent files and folder structure changes, signalling a system issue rather than a user

Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses: Insights from Healthcare Sector Breach

Quenten Grasso

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses: Insights from Healthcare Sector Breach

small businesses can gain insights from cyberattacks on healthcare organisations in the U.S.

NBN Co's Major Upgrade: Boosting 53,000 Users to Full Fibre Transforming Australia's Internet!

Quenten Grasso

Nov 17, 20231 min read

NBN Co's Major Upgrade: Boosting 53,000 Users to Full Fibre Transforming Australia's Internet!

NBN Co is upgrading 53,000 premises from FTTN to full fibre by mid-next year

The Critical Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: A Compassionate Perspective

Quenten Grasso

Nov 16, 20232 min read

The Critical Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: A Compassionate Perspective

Governments, including those of the United States and Australia, are ramping up their cybersecurity efforts, recognising the critical role

Navigating the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018: A Guide for Australian Business Owners

Quenten Grasso

Nov 15, 20232 min read

Navigating the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018: A Guide for Australian Business Owners

understanding the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 is crucial, especially if your business provides services

Understanding the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (NDB): For Aussie Small Businesses.

Quenten Grasso

Nov 14, 20232 min read

Understanding the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (NDB): For Aussie Small Businesses.

Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. Part of the Privacy Act 1988, this scheme is about keeping information safe and sound.