Incident Report: Phishing Attack
Detected, disrupted & automatically remediated in 6 minutes during an Adversary-in-the-Middle phishing incident. A sophisticated phishing attack targeting an employee was detected, disrupted and automatically contained within six minutes. The attacker captured the user’s password, intercepted an MFA approval and gained access to the Microsoft 365 account. Microsoft Defender and Entra responded automatically by invalidating […]
Beyond Copilot: The Rise of AI Agents in Microsoft 365
AI is entering a new phase within the Microsoft ecosystem. While many organisations are still exploring how Microsoft Copilot can support productivity within Microsoft 365, Microsoft is already expanding its AI strategy toward AI agents capable of participating directly in business workflows. This evolution represents more than a new capability within Microsoft 365. It reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence integrates […]
If a Breach Hit Tomorrow, Could You Show You Had Done the Right Thing?
Here’s a question that’s now being asked at board level, in insurance renewals, and by regulators: Can your business demonstrate it has taken reasonable steps to protect customer and business data? Not your IT team. Not your managed service provider. You. The director, the owner, the person ultimately responsible. If that feels confronting, you’re not alone. For many SMBs, cybersecurity has always lived in […]
Containing AI Risk in SMB Environments: How Business Premium and Purview Strengthen Governance
Artificial intelligence is now embedded within Microsoft 365 environments and widely used across modern business operations. For many small and mid-sized organisations, the focus has shifted from adoption to oversight. Effective AI governance requires two core control dimensions: Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes fundamental protection layers – identity, endpoint, email, and data. Microsoft Defender Suite Add-on is all about […]
Microsoft Launches Copilot for Business: Affordable AI for Businesses
Everything You Need to Know About the New Copilot Subscription and Bundles If you run a small or medium business and have been eyeing Microsoft Copilot, there’s exciting news: Microsoft has just unveiled a brand-new Copilot subscription made specifically for small business- without cutting back on any of the AI power you’d expect. It’s a […]
Cloud Retention Is Not Backup: Why Relying on Microsoft 365 Alone Leaves Your Data at Risk
Many businesses using Microsoft 365 believe their data is automatically protected simply because it lives in the cloud. With version history, recycle bins, and retention policies built in, it is easy to assume that backup is already taken care of. However, those features are not designed for long-term recovery, cyber incident response, or business continuity. […]
Inside ABT’s Essential Cyber Security Stack
Cyber threats are becoming more frequent, targeted, and costly. For Australian businesses, managing risk is no longer a technical task handled in isolation. It is part of ensuring operational continuity, meeting compliance requirements, and protecting both data and reputation. ABT’s Essential Security Stack provides a structured approach to improving your security posture. It brings together […]
3 Ways to Know if Your Business is Secure from Cyber Threats
Cyber security is something most businesses now recognise as essential. Tools are in place, accounts are protected with passwords, and antivirus software is installed. But as threats evolve, so do the expectations around what it means to be protected. It is not uncommon for businesses to assume they are secure simply because nothing has gone […]
Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE) for the Public Sector
Microsoft have announced that they will begin to retire the legacy Cloud Service Provider (CSP) subscriptions for the public sector (Education, Government, and NonProfit customers) in preparations to move to them to the New Commerce Experience (NCE).\ What is NCE and how does it impact public sector customers? The Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) is […]
Announcement: We are now ISO27001 certified!
We are thrilled to announce that our company has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the ISO27001:2022 certification for our Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This prestigious certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security. The ISO27001:2022 is the latest standard in the ISO27001 series, which sets […]