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Australia & New Zealand Cybersecurity & Web Consulting
Cybersecurity, Network & Web Solutions for Australia
Thirty years of hands-on leadership delivering secure infrastructure, resilient cloud platforms, and modern digital experiences for Australian organisations. Based in Sydney for day-to-day operational support, with consultancy and onsite work available across Australia and New Zealand.
- Server management and support for Linux, Microsoft 365 and macOS.
- Enterprise-grade network design and cloud migration assurance.
- Secure web development and ongoing digital service management.
Services
What I Deliver
End-to-end consulting that unifies server management, network resilience, data protection, and premium web delivery.
Server Management Services
Hands-on management of Linux servers, Microsoft 365 environments and macOS systems.
- Linux server setup, patching & monitoring
- Microsoft 365 administration & security
- macOS configuration, updates & support
Network & Cloud Architecture
Designing and operating resilient, secure network and cloud environments.
- Secure SD-WAN & hybrid cloud design
- Firewall, IDS/IPS & zero-trust deployment
- Endpoint hardening & identity management
Web & Digital Services
Modern web solutions that blend performance, accessibility, and security from day one.
- Custom websites & secure hosting
- Cloud-native integrations & automation
- Ongoing monitoring & optimisation
- Conversions from WordPress to Static Sites
Sydney Small Business Security
Security-led web, email, DNS and data-protection support for Sydney CBD and inner suburbs small businesses.
- Cyber security reviews for practical risk reduction
- Secure data wiping and device retirement
- Email security, DNS hardening and DMARC setup
- WordPress security reviews and static migrations
MFA Implementation & Passkeys
MFA rollout, passkey and authentication recovery support for Sydney businesses using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other cloud services.
- YubiKey-style security key planning
- Passkey and FIDO2 setup
- Admin account recovery planning
- On-site setup and staff training
Secure Data Wiping
Secure data wiping and device retirement for old laptops, desktops, Macs, external drives and SSDs before recycling, sale or donation.
- Device and drive identification
- Serial number logging where available
- Certificate or written report
- Advice where wiping is not possible
Email Security & DMARC
Mailbox access, MFA and email authentication review for Sydney businesses that rely on email for invoices, bookings, client files and referrals.
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup
- Registrar and DNS hygiene
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace review
- Admin access recommendations
WordPress Security & Migration
Security-led WordPress reviews, safer hosting migrations and static website rebuilds for small brochure sites where lower maintenance is a better fit.
- Plugin, theme and hosting risk review
- Backup and rollback planning
- DNS, redirects and cutover support
- Static rebuild option where suitable
Cyber Security Review
Fixed-scope cyber hygiene reviews for Sydney small businesses that want a clear view of website, email, DNS, backups and admin account risk.
- Website, hosting and DNS checks
- MFA and admin access review
- Backup position and priority fixes
- Practical written report
Capabilities
Depth Across the Stack
Practical expertise forged in enterprise, government, and high-growth environments.
Security Strategy
- Security programme design
- Risk & compliance frameworks
- Board-level reporting
Operations & Response
- Detection engineering
- SIEM & SOAR integration
- Incident response playbooks
Network Engineering
- LAN/WAN architecture
- Zero-trust access
- Secure remote access
Cloud & SaaS
- Azure & AWS best practices
- Identity & access governance
- Resilience & DR planning
Web Development
- Secure coding standards
- Accessibility & performance
- Automation & CI/CD enablement
People & Training
- Security awareness programmes
- Technical mentoring
- Change management
Credentials
Certified & Current
Industry-recognised certifications that back up three decades of practical, real-world delivery.
Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity
CCST - Cybersecurity
CiscoDemonstrates hands-on mastery of core cybersecurity concepts, from threat identification to secure network design, backed by decades of Cisco-focused deployments.
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Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate V2
Google / CourseraA comprehensive programme covering security foundations, SIEM operations, Linux tooling, and defensive best practices — aligned with modern cloud-centric operations.
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Experience
30 Years of Delivery
From early VPN rollouts to modern hybrid cloud transformations, I’ve architected and protected digital environments for government agencies, legal firms, financial services, retail, and fast-scaling technology teams.
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Australia & New Zealand Reach
Sydney-based for day-to-day operational support, with consultancy and onsite engagements available across Australia and New Zealand.
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Server & Systems Management
Managing Linux servers, Microsoft 365 environments and macOS systems to keep business technology secure, reliable and up to date.
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Modernisation & Resilience
Leading migrations to cloud-native services, hardening networks, and enabling secure remote work long before it was mainstream.
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Web Excellence
Delivering secure, high-performing web services and managed hosting with proactive monitoring and lifecycle support.
Latest Articles
Recent Practical Guidance
Current notes on website resilience, security and infrastructure for Australian businesses.
Your Old Customer Data Is Still a Security Liability
The St James’ Anglican School breach raises a wider question: how much old personal data would a compromise expose? Practical retention lessons for businesses.
Your AI Agent Is Another User Account. Secure It Like One.
What can your AI agent access? Practical Australian guidance on AI permissions, approval gates and account ownership for small businesses and private clients.