Sunshine Coast Cybersecurity

Enterprise-grade security.
Tailored for the SMB.

Compliant Systems helps Sunshine Coast businesses protect what they've built, with practical, plain-English cybersecurity that actually gets implemented.

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71%
of Australian attacks
target SMB's
207 days
average time before you know
you are compromised
$ 76.900
Average cost per
single incident for SMB's
E8
ACSC Essential Eight
aligned practice

Sources: ASD Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024-2025 / Artic Wolf 2026 Threat report

The Reality

Most SMEs are one click away from a serious incident

Cyber attacks on small and medium businesses are at record levels, and most businesses don't find out until significant damage is done. The good news: the right controls, properly implemented, stop the vast majority of attacks.

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SMEs are the target

Attackers know smaller businesses have fewer defences. Over 70% of ransomware attacks now target small and medium businesses.

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You may not know you're compromised

The average attacker spends months inside a network before anyone notices. By then, the damage is often severe.

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Compliance isn't optional anymore

Australia's Cyber Security Act 2024 requires businesses over $3M turnover to report ransomware payments within 72 hours.




Local expertise.
Real results.

Sunshine Coast based

We're local. We understand the businesses, the community, and the specific risks facing regional Queensland companies.

Plain English, no jargon

We explain everything clearly so you can make informed decisions, not just sign off on something you don't understand.

Practical, not theoretical

We focus on controls that get implemented and actually work, not reports that sit in a drawer.

Flat monthly pricing

Predictable costs, no surprise invoices. Choose a retainer that fits your size and budget.

ACSC Essential Eight aligned

Our work is grounded in Australia's government-backed cybersecurity framework, the gold standard for SME protection.

Automation-first approach

We automate wherever possible so your security stays consistent, without relying on anyone remembering to do something manually.




Comprehensive protection,
practically delivered

We cover every critical layer of your business cybersecurity, implemented, managed, and explained in plain English.

MFA
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Implement MFA across all business systems and remote access points. Requiring more than just a password dramatically reduces the risk of account takeovers, even if credentials are compromised.

Endpoint Protection
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Endpoint protection

Deploy modern EDR solutions capable of detecting ransomware, malware, and suspicious behaviour before they spread. Centrally managed so every device stays consistently protected.

Security Training
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Security awareness training

Regular training and phishing simulations for your team. Human error drives the majority of breaches, educated staff are your first and most effective line of defence.

Patch Management
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Patch management

Automated patching across all systems, browsers, and third-party applications. Consistent updates close the known vulnerabilities attackers rely on most.

Secure Configuration & Access Control
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Secure configuration & Access controls

Enforce least-privilege access and secure configurations across your environment. Conditional access policies and secure admin controls protect cloud apps and remote users.

Incident Response & Recovery Planning
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Incident response & Recovery planning

A tested incident response plan and regularly verified backups, including off-site and immutable copies, so you can recover fast when the worst happens.

Network Security
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Network security

Modern firewalls, WPA3 Wi-Fi authentication, segmented guest networks, and network architecture that contains threats and stops lateral movement.

Vulnerability Management
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Vulnerability management

Structured, risk-prioritised vulnerability assessment and remediation. Automated scanning reduces the time from discovery to fix, closing windows before attackers find them.

Automation

Efficiency through automation

Eliminate manual, repetitive tasks with intelligent automation. Automated patch deployment, scheduled reporting, and consistent workflows free your team while improving your security posture.

E8
Essential Eight
Patching OS Patching Apps MFA App Control Macro Settings User Hardening Admin Privileges Backups

Built on Australia's Essential Eight

The Essential Eight is the Australian Cyber Security Centre's prioritised set of mitigation strategies, the government-backed gold standard for protecting Australian organisations against cyber threats.

Implementing these eight controls significantly reduces your exposure to ransomware, data breaches, and malicious actors.

We assess your current Essential Eight maturity level and build a practical, staged roadmap to achieve and maintain compliance, at a pace and price that works for your business.

ACSC Essential Eight Aligned Practice

Get Started

Book your free initial consultation

No obligation, no jargon. Just a straight conversation about where your business stands and what, if anything, needs attention.

📍 Sunshine Coast, Queensland