The Jam Cyber Blog
Cyber insights, minus the jargon.
Practical security guidance for Australian businesses, including our monthly Cyber Brief round-up of the threats, updates, and steps that matter.
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Patch Applications: Closing the Gaps Before Attackers Find Them
Every business relies on software to operate smoothly. But the same tools that keep work moving can become entry points for attackers if they aren’t kept up to…
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Strengthening Access to Your Systems
Cyber attacks often start with something as simple as a stolen or guessed password. Once an attacker gets into an account, they can move quickly across…
Macro Settings: Stopping Hidden Threats in Everyday Files
Cyber attacks don’t always start with an obvious threat. Sometimes, they begin with a simple Word or Excel document.
Backups: The Safety Net Every Business Needs
Cyber attacks, system failures and human errors are, unfortunately, becoming all too common for Australian businesses.
Why the Essential 8 Matters for Australian Businesses
Small to medium businesses (SMBs) remain the most frequent targets of cyber attacks. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) developed the Essential 8 to…
Application Control: The First Line of Defence in Cyber Security
Cyber threats have evolved. Attackers no longer rely solely on breaking passwords or tricking users with phishing emails. They increasingly exploit software…
Application Hardening: Strengthening the Software You Already Use
Everyday business tools like browsers, PDF readers, and Microsoft Office are essential to getting work done. But they can also create hidden entry points for…
December Cyber Brief
2025 has seen dramatic changes in the technical adoption and development for businesses globally. Additionally, the wave of new technology has brought with it…
Remote Working Cyber Security: How to Build a Cyber Safe Remote Workforce
Remote and hybrid work are now permanent features of the modern workplace. For many Australian businesses, the shift has delivered clear advantages: reduced…
November Cyber Brief
This month’s cyber brief focuses on human risk and shared responsibility. Cyber security technology is now a given, which means the real focus must be on…
October Cyber Brief
October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a reminder that protecting your business doesn’t have to be complicated. Each week of the campaign focuses on a…
When Your Identity Is Under Attack: A Practical Playbook for Aussies
We use online services for everything from banking and shopping to health and government interactions. But when someone starts abusing your Personally…
Rights Management (IRM) in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: Why It Matters and How to Set It Up
Information is one of the most valuable assets in any business. For small to medium businesses, documents such as client proposals, financial reports, HR…
September Cyber Brief
From the rise of quantum computing and AI-native graduates entering the workforce, through to the risks of shadow IT and looming hardware deadlines, Australian…
August Cyber Brief
This month’s brief covers several key developments that will affect how firms operate and respond to cyber threats. We look at the Right to Disconnect…
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