Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # DNG Technology: Information and Cyber Security ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.dngtech.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Business Basics Layer 5](https://www.dngtech.com.au/business-basics-layer-5/): If MFA, spam filtering, and endpoint security are about preventing attacks, cloud backup is about surviving them. At some point, something will go wrong, so cloud backup is your safety net - it ensures you can recover. - [Business Basics Layer 4](https://www.dngtech.com.au/business-basics-layer-4/): Think of MFA and endpoint security as two different layers of the same defence system. Endpoint Security protects devices and what runs on them. It covers what happens after a login is compromised or when malware bypasses users entirely. - [Business Basics Layer 3](https://www.dngtech.com.au/business-basics-layer-3/): Given your email account is the master key to everything else, MFA (Multi‑Factor Authentication) on email is one of the single highest-impact security controls you can enable - especially for a small business. - [Business Basics Layer 2](https://www.dngtech.com.au/business-basics-layer-2/): Spam filtering is often underestimated, but it’s actually one of your most important frontline controls. Think of it as your email gatekeeper. It decides what actually gets put in front of your users. - [Business Basics Layer 1](https://www.dngtech.com.au/business-basics-layer-1/): Most cyber attacks don’t “hack systems” first – they trick people. Why are they the most targeted? Because they’re the least controlled and most unpredictable part of your environment. - [Stop MFA Fatigue with Number Matching & Context](https://www.dngtech.com.au/stop-mfa-fatigue-with-number-matching-context/): MFA fatigue attacks, where users are bombarded with push notifications until they accidentally approve one, are on the rise. Microsoft Authenticator now offers two simple features that dramatically reduce this risk. - [Disable Email Autofill](https://www.dngtech.com.au/disable-email-autofill/): Disabling email autofill can reduce the risk of accidentally sending sensitive information to the wrong recipient. It’s a simple but powerful tweak, especially in environments with frequent external communication or shared workstations. Bonus: It aligns nicely with privacy recommendations under ISO 27001 and the ASD Essential Eight. - [Enforce Automatic Software Updates](https://www.dngtech.com.au/enforce-automatic-software-updates/): Enabling automatic updates across your devices takes less than 15 minutes and dramatically shrinks your attack surface by ensuring you’re patched against known vulnerabilities. - [Safe use of AI](https://www.dngtech.com.au/safe-use-of-ai/): AI adoption in the workplace is accelerating, but so are the risks if we dive in without guardrails. Use this 15-minute briefing to equip your team with the essentials of responsible AI use. It’s concise, practical, and ready to spark better habits from day one - [Disable USB Auto-Run to Block Malware Entry](https://www.dngtech.com.au/disable-usb-auto-run/): Disabling USB Auto-Run is a fast, effective way to reduce the risk of malware spreading via infected flash drives. It prevents Windows from automatically executing files (like autorun.inf) when a USB device is plugged in — a common attack vector in phishing and ransomware campaigns. - [Implementing Automatic Screen Locks](https://www.dngtech.com.au/implementing-automatic-screen-locks/): Enforcing automatic screen locks is one of the fastest, highest-impact controls you can roll out. In under 15 minutes, you can tighten your organisation’s security posture by ensuring every workstation, laptop, and mobile device locks itself after a short period of inactivity. - [How Do You Define Information Security?](https://www.dngtech.com.au/how-do-you-define-information-security/): Because we work in the tech world, we just love fancy names and acronyms. So, to help out, we've defined a few of terms you'll find when considering your own Information Security - starting with what is information security? - [Why your staff needs Security Awareness Training](https://www.dngtech.com.au/why-your-staff-needs-security-awareness-training/): Human error is still the biggest cause of security incidents. Ultimately, security awareness training is an investment in strengthening the overall security posture of your business by making employees an active part of the defense against cyber threats. - [Developing a Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Framework](https://www.dngtech.com.au/developing-grc/): The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework is a structured approach that organisations use to align their strategies, processes, and regulations to effectively manage risk, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and achieve their business objectives. It involves the integration of governance, risk management, and compliance activities to create a unified system that supports decision-making and mitigates potential threats to the organisation. - [What is an IT Security Audit?](https://www.dngtech.com.au/what-is-an-it-security-audit/): An IT security audit is a systematic evaluation of your information technology infrastructure, policies, procedures, and practices to assess your current security posture. The primary goal is to identify potential vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and risks within your IT environment. ## Pages - [Business Basics](https://www.dngtech.com.au/business-basics/): Making your business cyber secure doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Our Business Basics program is designed to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters - helping small businesses build strong, practical protection beginning with the essentials. - [Essential Eight Assessment](https://www.dngtech.com.au/essential-eight-assessment/): You're familiar with the Essential Eight framework and have already implemented the Essential Eight mitigation strategies and controls to some degree.  - [Governance, Risk and Compliance](https://www.dngtech.com.au/governance-risk-and-compliance/): Essential Eight is just the starting point in developing a comprehensive governance, risk management and compliance framework. Here's where you go next... - [About](https://www.dngtech.com.au/about-us/): We make governance, risk and compliance management easy to understand and we help you embed this into the fabric of your business. - [Expert Cyber Risk Advisors for Australian Business](https://www.dngtech.com.au/): Helping business owners and IT teams understand their cyber risks, prioritise solutions, and build a culture of security - from boardroom to breakroom. - [ipetz](https://www.dngtech.com.au/ipetz/): iPetz Guides - [Cyber Security Risk Assessment](https://www.dngtech.com.au/cyber-security-risk-assessment/): To ensure you’re equipped to handle these threats, the Australian Government, through the Australian Cyber Security Centre, developed the Essential Eight framework. Find out more HERE. - [Resource Library](https://www.dngtech.com.au/resource-library/): And to find out what they are, invest seven minutes in our Cyber Security Risk Assessment. We’ll email you a full set of results including your Risk Score and personalised recommendations that you can act on straight away.  - [Cyber Security Solution](https://www.dngtech.com.au/cyber-security-solution/): Implement your own Cyber Security Solution that meets the Australian Government's minimum cyber security recommendations - [Essential Eight Overview](https://www.dngtech.com.au/essential-eight-overview/): Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated. As such, information and cyber security have become a critical focus for businesses and government agencies worldwide, and Australia is no exception. To ensure organisations are equipped to handle these threats, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) developed the Essential Eight framework.  - [Privacy](https://www.dngtech.com.au/privacy/): We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how DNG Technology Pty Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our website and access the Cyber Security Centre platform ("CSC"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our site and accessing the CSC, you agree to the terms outlined below. - [Human Risk Management](https://www.dngtech.com.au/human-risk-management/): Understand and strengthen your business's security posture against human error and user-targeted attacks through ongoing HRM. - [Information Security](https://www.dngtech.com.au/information-security/): Safeguarding your organisation’s critical data and ensuring compliance with industry regulations are paramount in today’s digital world. - [Contact](https://www.dngtech.com.au/contact/): Like many, we work remotely so dropping in on us doesn’t always work. However, if you’re local, we’re more than happy to come and see you.  ## Downloads - [AI Use Cheat Sheet](https://www.dngtech.com.au/download/ai-use-cheat-sheet/)