Useful Information
Practical, plain-English IT security guides — written by our team to help you and your business stay safe online.
Security guides & downloads
Click any guide below to read or download the PDF. These are living documents — we update them as the threat landscape evolves.
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Awareness
Phishing & Social Engineering
How to spot phishing emails, suspicious links and impersonation attempts before they cost your business.
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Best practice
Strong Passwords & Passphrases
Why length beats complexity, how to use a password manager, and the practical rules every staff member should follow.
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Defence-in-depth
Multi-Factor Authentication
Why MFA is the single biggest security uplift you can make, the different methods (app, hardware key, SMS) and which to choose.
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Maintenance
Patch Management
Why timely patching matters, how to prioritise updates by risk, and how Sunshine Coast iT manages this on your behalf.
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Need tailored advice for your business?
These guides are general in nature. For a security review specific to your environment, talk to our team — we'll give you straight, practical advice with no obligation.