centreRED I.T

Name: centreRED I.T
Address: Canberra, ACT, AU
Telephone: 02 6239 4222

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centreRED is the leading Managed Service Provider in the Canberra Market. centreRED IT is a privately-owned, Australian company.

We have been providing client-focused network consulting, services and solutions since we opened our doors back in 1996. Our enterprise-level quality support services to small to mid-sized business markets have shaped who we are today. We pro-actively work with our clients as their trusted partner for IT Support and advice. We provide an outstanding level of service and foster a culture of excellence in every part of our organisation.

09/06/2026

Quick cyber security upgrade for your business: switch from passwords to passphrases.

A passphrase is a string of four or more random words, like "crystal onion clay pretzel". They are easier for you to remember and much harder for cybercriminals to crack.

A few rules from the Australian Cyber Security Centre:
▪️Use at least four random, unrelated words
▪️Make each passphrase unique, never reuse one across accounts
▪️For accounts you do not log into often, store passphrases in a password manager so you do not have to remember them all

It is one of the simplest changes you can make and it costs nothing.

If you want a hand setting up a password manager for your team, or rolling passphrases out across your business properly, get in touch with the Centrered team 👉 centrered.com.au

Source: loom.ly/80LopRQ

06/06/2026

Last month, Laura Cunningham and Andrew Baldwin joined their peers for their latest session with TSP Mentor | High Accountability Peer Groups in Tokyo. In a city living at the front edge of what's next, it was impossible not to talk tech and be inspired by the pace of innovation in Japan.

Every quarter, this peer group, of technology service provider leaders from Australia and New Zealand, get together to mentor one another. No keynotes, just honest conversations amongst peers about what is working, what is changing fast, and what the latest technology means for the clients they look after.

And the thinking does not stay in Tokyo. It comes home with us into the work we do for businesses across Australia.

Looking for an IT partner that brings global thinking to local problems? Talk to the Centrered team.

04/06/2026

For more than 12 years, Instyle Environments has trusted us with their IT, and we are grateful they have. As another Canberra-grown business with over 30 years behind them, they understand what it takes to build something that lasts. So, a thank you from this team means a lot.

Thank you, Jen and the Instyle Environments team. Here is to many more years working alongside you.

Need a trusted IT partner who is in it for the long haul? Get in touch with us at centrered.com.au.

26/05/2026

11% of all reported cybercrime in Australia involves ransomware!

Here is what it actually is: malicious software that locks up your files and demands payment, usually in cryptocurrency, to unlock them.

Five things that stop most ransomware in its tracks:
▪️Automatic software updates
▪️Multi-factor authentication
▪️Security software, with alerts taken seriously
▪️Regular backups, with one copy offline
▪️A team trained to spot suspicious emails

If you want to pressure check your backups or talk through what to do if the worst happens, get in touch with our team 🔗 centrered.com.au/contact

Source: ASD Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024 to 25

20/05/2026

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has put together a small business cyber security checklist worth 10 minutes of your time.

Here are a few key steps:
✅Turn on multi-factor authentication, starting with email and banking
✅Turn on automatic software updates across all of your devices
✅Educate your employees on cyber security awareness

That is the foundation - free on most platforms, only an afternoon of work and it will stop the majority of incidents we see.

The full checklist: loom.ly/V1Qawqo

If any of it feels out of reach, that is what we are here for: centrered.com.au/contact

Source: ASD Small Business Cyber Security Guide, January 2025

15/05/2026

When Centrered started out in 1996, the Canberra workplace looked very different.

Most businesses ran on filing cabinets full of paper and a fax machine in the corner. "Working from home" meant taking a folder of documents with you.

Thirty years on, a Canberra business can run from a laptop in Braddon, a site office in Queanbeyan and a client meeting in Sydney, all in the same day. Secure cloud systems, Microsoft 365 and proper cyber security have changed what is possible for small and medium businesses.

What has not changed is that every business still needs someone local who picks up the phone. That has been our job since 1996, and through our Evergreen family connections we can now back it with a global network of specialists when our Canberra clients need it.

Here is to the next 30 years of helping Canberra businesses make the most of what is possible 🔗 centrered.com.au

12/05/2026

The average cybercrime now costs an Australian business $80,850.

The breakdown by business size:
Small business: $56,600 (up 14%)
Medium business: $97,200 (up 55%)
Large business: $202,700 (up 219%)

The fix is not spending more on tech. It is looking at what you have now, before something goes wrong. A conversation costs nothing. A recovery is a different story.

If you have been meaning to get on the front foot with your cyber security, now is a good time to do it 👉 reach out through centrered.com.au/contact.

Source: ASD Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024 to 25

07/05/2026

Protecting sensitive business information is crucial, and strong password policies are your first line of defence. Password managers are a useful tool for optimising your business's cybersecurity.

Password managers can help in many ways, including safeguarding client passwords, and protecting vital business information.

If you want to learn more about how we can help make sure businesses are more cyber-secure, visit our website centrered.com.au

24/04/2026

For more than 12 years, we’ve worked alongside , supporting their purpose to deliver specialist, end-to-end alcohol and other drug services across the ACT, surrounding regions and now NSW. With over 45 years of impact, Karralika Programs Inc. plays a vital role in supporting individuals, families and communities.

At Centrered, we’re passionate about helping not-for-profit organisations stay cyber safe, so they can focus on what matters most, supporting the people who rely on them. By providing secure, reliable IT and cybersecurity solutions, we help organisations like Karralika operate with confidence in an increasingly complex digital environment.

We’re proud to support the important work Karralika does and to continue strengthening the cyber resilience of the NFP sector.

21/04/2026

From bulky monitors to the cloud. From server rooms to smartphones. A lot has changed since 1996 when Centrered opened its doors. Swipe through to see how technology has evolved over the past 30 years.

Today, our team supports Canberra businesses with managed security and modern workplace tools. Cybersecurity is built into everything we do, and our people are at the centre of it all.

The technology has changed dramatically over 30 years. But our focus hasn't. We're still here in Canberra, making the future possible by connecting technology, ideas and people.

See how we can support your business at centrered.com.au

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