Reef I.T.

18/10/2026

One number that matters this month is one in three.
That is how many Australian small businesses believe they are too small to be a cyber target.
The same research found 92% of small businesses hold personal or sensitive data, while only 26% feel confident protecting it.
Every business is a target, whatever its size. The Australian Signals Directorate puts the average self-reported cost of cybercrime for a small business at $56,600, up 14% on the year before.
That makes the basics worth getting right.
Reef IT helps small and medium businesses across Australia close that gap.
👉 www.reefit.com.au

15/10/2026

Myth or Fact!
Five things people believe about business IT. Some are true. Some have cost businesses a lot of money.
1. Small businesses are too small to be a target
2. Antivirus on its own is enough to stop a modern attack
3. A backup that runs every night is a backup that works
4. Multi-factor authentication is only needed for banking
5. Macs do not get malware
How many did you get right?
Still confused? Contact our Reef IT team today.
👉 www.reefit.com.au

13/10/2026

A small practice holds the same kind of sensitive information as a large hospital.
Health service providers reported 225 data breaches in 2025, more than any other sector in Australia.

A few things worth checking in a small practice:
> Who can open a patient file, and whether that access is reviewed
> Whether your practice management backups have been tested and scheduled
> How quickly you could tell patients if something went wrong

Every health service provider has to take reasonable steps to protect patient information. Reef IT has supported medical and allied health practices across northern Australia since 2003.

Talk to the team at Reef IT today.
👉 www.reefit.com.au

11/10/2026

October Is Microsoft’s Deadline Month

Three Microsoft products reach end of support this month. A short check now saves a scramble later.

Do you know how this will impact your business day-to-day functions?

Find out the key questions to ask your IT provider, plus answers to common questions on what end of support means in practice.

Read the blog today
👉 https://www.reefit.com.au/three-microsoft-end-of-support-dates-land-in-october/

Windows 11 version 24H2, Office 2021 and the Windows Server 2012 security updates program all finish on 13 October 2026. Here is how we work through it with clients. The current landscape October is consistently busy in the Microsoft lifecycle calendar, and this year three deadlines fall on the same...

08/10/2026

October is always a busy month in the Microsoft calendar, and this year three deadlines land within a fortnight of each other.
Microsoft will stop the flow of security updates, bug fixes and technical support behind the scenes for:
• Windows 11 version 24H2
• Office 2021 and Office LTSC 2021
• Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2
To understand what this means for you and how this impacts your business, speak with the Reef IT team today.
👉 www.reefit.com.au

06/10/2026

5 minutes now saves you hours in the future.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so this is the perfect time to set up 5 quick things that will take no longer than 5 minutes to protect yourself from threat actors and keep your business information safe.
For more information on IT support, talk to the team at Reef IT today.
👉 www.reefit.com.au

30/09/2026

Setting up a new starter should take minutes, not days.

As your business grows, a repeatable process for accounts, devices and access saves time and closes security gaps every time you hire.

It is one of several areas worth getting right before rapid growth, not during it.

Our latest blog shares how to prepare your technology for a growing team.

Read it here:
👉 https://www.reefit.com.au/preparing-your-technology-for-a-growing-team/

27/09/2026

Stolen passwords remain one of the most common ways attackers reach business systems, and the way we sign in is changing to meet it.

A major focus for Australian cyber security in 2026 is identity, with stronger, phishing-resistant sign-in methods becoming the standard.

Passkeys and phishing-resistant multifactor authentication are leading this shift. Unlike a password, they can't simply be captured on a fake website and reused.

For most businesses, the move can be gradual:
> Enable phishing-resistant MFA across key accounts
> Introduce passkeys where your systems support them
> Keep your team informed as sign-in methods evolve

Strengthening how people sign in is one of the most effective steps a business can take.

Reef IT helps Australian businesses strengthen Microsoft 365 security and build environments that are secure and reliable.

Talk to the team at Reef IT today.

👉 www.reefit.com.au

24/09/2026

Strong security often comes down to everyday actions rather than complex tools.

Three habits worth reinforcing:

1. Pause before clicking. Check unexpected links and attachments, even when they look familiar.

2. Verify requests. Confirm any change to payment or account details through a trusted contact.

3. Report early. Encourage staff to flag anything unusual straight away, with no blame attached.

A team that feels confident to speak up is one of the strongest defences a business can have.

👉 www.reefit.com.au

22/09/2026

How often does your team take part in security awareness training?

People are one of the most important parts of any security strategy. When staff know what to look for, they become a genuine line of defence.

Regular, practical training helps your team recognise phishing attempts, suspicious requests and unusual activity before they become a problem.

So, business leaders, where do you sit?

Not sure where to start? Talk to the team at Reef IT today.

👉 www.reefit.com.au