What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30pm - 5:30am Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Pivot IT

Pivot IT is a forward-thinking MSP delivering reliable IT solutions.

Specialising in Microsoft 365, cloud services, IT management, and cybersecurity, we help businesses thrive in today’s digital world. Pivot IT is a forward-thinking Managed Service Provider (MSP) dedicated to delivering seamless, reliable, and innovative IT solutions to businesses of all sizes. Specialising in Microsoft 365, cloud solutions, IT infrastructure management, and cybersecurity, we empow

er organisations to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. At Pivot IT, we pride ourselves on our ability to simplify complex IT challenges, offering tailored solutions that align with our clients’ unique goals. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing security, or enabling digital transformation, our team ensures every client has the tools and support needed to succeed.

10/05/2026

Subdomains can be a cybersecurity risk.

If you use subdomains, you might be accidentally giving hackers permission to use your exact website address.

Think about the temporary marketing campaigns, event pages, or third-party software portals you set up in the past.

Usually, companies create a custom web link for these projects, like promo.yourcompany.com

To make it work, that custom link is connected to an external hosting service.

When the project ends, you probably cancel the external hosting subscription to save money.

But the connection rule in your website settings is almost never deleted.
This creates a massive blind spot.

Attackers constantly scan the internet for these abandoned connections.

When they find one, they go to that exact hosting company and register the account name you used to have.

Because your website is still pointing there, the attacker instantly takes control of your official custom link.

They can now send phishing emails to your clients or host scam pages that look completely real.

Your clients will trust the link because it literally uses your actual company name.

If you haven’t done this yet, you need to audit your website DNS records as soon as possible.

Delete any custom links pointing to software or services your business no longer uses.

05/05/2026

Don’t treat Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive as a guaranteed backup.

Many people assume that if their network gets hit by ransomware, they can just log into their cloud account and restore an older version of their files.

The problem is that modern ransomware can sync encrypted files to your cloud account, overwriting clean versions and potentially targeting version history or recycle bin contents before you even realize you have been attacked.

When malicious software reaches a synced laptop, the damage does not stay on that single device.

Because your cloud drive is designed to sync changes instantly, the system automatically uploads those locked, encrypted files straight into your company cloud.

It directly overwrites your clean data.

Cloud storage connects your data, without isolating it.

To have a higher level of security, you need a separate backup system that is completely offline or locked down.

You need an isolated copy of your files that a compromised network account cannot reach, alter, or delete.

25/04/2026

You waste time receiving, configuring, and shipping laptops to remote employees.

When hiring remote staff, the traditional IT process requires shipping new hardware to a central office, manually installing software, configuring security settings, and shipping the device a second time to the employee.

These delays onboarding and doubles shipping costs.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Windows Autopilot.

You purchase hardware from a vendor and instruct them to ship it directly to the new employee.

When the employee powers on the device, connects to Wi-Fi, and enters their company email address, Autopilot automatically connects to your Microsoft tenant.

It applies your specific security policies, installs required applications, and configures the desktop environment automatically.

The device is fully configured for business use without an IT administrator ever physically touching the hardware.

If you need help doing this for your business, comment below with “configure”.

20/04/2026

Granting AI agents access to your data comes with severe risks.

You should ONLY connect these automated systems to your live data if you have strict security boundaries.

Here are just a few of the permission controls you MUST implement:

✅ Restrict all AI agents to "read-only" access within your network.
✅ Deny the automated system any permission to authorize payments or move funds.
✅ Block the AI's ability to delete or permanently alter original files.
✅ Audit the API permissions of any third-party AI tool before connecting it.

That’s just the bare minimum.

You must define limitations and rules for every single process that AI touches.

If you want a full AI Acceptable Use Policy template to implement in your business, comment below with “AI” and we’ll send it to you.

15/04/2026

You can open questionable files and test unverified software without risking your local operating system.

Employees occasionally need to open unverified email attachments or unfamiliar software tools. Executing these directly on a workstation risks malware infection.

Windows 11 Professional includes a built-in feature called Windows Sandbox. It generates a temporary, isolated desktop environment.

You can open files and install software within this isolated environment. If a file contains malware, it cannot access your primary hard drive or the broader company network.

Closing the Windows Sandbox window permanently deletes the temporary operating system and all associated files.

Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in your taskbar to enable Windows Sandbox.

10/04/2026

Text messages are not the most secure method for two-factor authentication.

Using SMS relies on telecommunications security, not IT security. Attackers can call a mobile carrier, impersonate a user, and transfer the phone number to a new SIM card.

They then trigger a password reset and intercept the SMS code, bypassing the password entirely.

Transition your accounts to better secured alternatives. Use an Authenticator App or a physical hardware security key.

Have you audited how your employees receive their authentication codes?

05/04/2026

Your phone broadcasts the names of your saved Wi-Fi networks wherever you travel.

Mobile devices and laptops constantly search for previously connected networks.

Attackers deploy portable hardware that mimics common network names, such as generic hotel or coffee shop Wi-Fi.

If your device is configured to automatically connect to known network names, it will join the malicious network without requiring your approval. The attacker then intercepts the data transmitted from your device.

Disable the "Auto-Join" or "Auto-Connect" feature for all networks on your company devices. Require your employees to manually select networks when working remotely.

24/03/2026

Sending multiple emails to coordinate schedules is inefficient.

Try this next time you want to schedule a meeting with multiple people:

Outlook has a built-in feature called Scheduling Polls to resolve this.

Instead of typing out times, you insert a poll directly into the email body.

The recipient clicks the options that work for them.

You do not need to be on the same calendar system. When a consensus is reached, Outlook automatically books the meeting on everyone's calendar.

In a new email, go to Insert > Scheduling Poll.

14/03/2026

Here's how to find out exactly which company sold your data to spammers:

When you sign up for a newsletter or a new software trial, use a "Plus Address" instead of your standard email.

If your email is [email protected], sign up using name+[email protected].

The email still lands in your main inbox, but the "To" field will show the specific tag you used.

If you receive junk mail sent to name+[email protected], you have proof that the specific vendor leaked or sold your data.

You can then create a rule to block all future emails sent to that address.

09/03/2026

You are likely emailing internal comments to your clients.

When you edit a proposal in Word or PDF, the file stores "Metadata." This includes the author's name, editing time, and deleted comments.

Contract negotiations can fail when a client uses "Inspect Document" to read internal notes or pricing strategies hidden in the file history.

Before you attach a file to an email:

1. Go to File > Info.

2. Click Check for Issues.

3. Select Inspect Document.

It will find and remove hidden properties, personal info, and version history. Ensure you only send the data you intend to.

Address

Goulburn, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30pm - 5:30am
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://pivotit.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pivot IT posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.