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How to build a security-first culture that empowers your hybrid workforce
It’s important to define and implement essential security controls and tools, but it needs to be backed up by workforce buy-in and participation. A survey of IT security leaders revealed that 62% of remote employees do not follow security protocols closely.1 Think of all the ...
onPlatinum acquired by global cloud communications company, Comms Group
I am pleased to announce the onPlatinum Group (onPlatinum and Tango Technology) has been acquired by Comms Group Limited (ASX:CCG) (Comms Group). After 10 successful years, today’s announcement aligns with the onPlatinum Group’s targeted growth strategy. I am incredibly proud of the business our team ...
5 questions to ask when choosing an MSP
Having an up-to-date technology infrastructure is critical for organisations to perform well in this ever-changing business world. Notably, an outdated technology infrastructure can harm your business by: Giving cybercriminals a free pass Putting your company in hot water with regulators Reducing overall productivity Causing employee ...
Four reasons phishing is getting more frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, tricks a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent ...
Three benefits of conducting a technology audit
When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive technology audit? If it's been a while or hasn't happened at all, you could be vulnerable to a cyber attack. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion ...
onPlatinum welcomes Gold Coast community for inspiration and networking
November has been an event-filled month at the onPlatinum office. We started the month with a wine and cheese night in collaboration with Cyber Audit Team. The night provided a fantastic opportunity for our clients and the greater Gold Coast community to network while enjoying ...
How does the telecommunications embargo affect your business?
The telecommunications embargo period is nearly upon us. Each year during the Christmas and New Year period, telecommunications carriers hold off on processing new orders, focusing instead on clearing the backlog of orders from the current year. The annual telecommunications embargo this year is from ...
A resilient organisation starts with cyber resilience
Global events, such as recessions and pandemics, create enormous social and economic challenges that impact organisations and their management. As business owners aim to address multiple challenges that may threaten their organisations’ success, resilience is a trending buzzword. Organisational resilience is the ability to foresee, ...
onPlatinum win at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
We are excited to share our Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards win! onPlatinum was awarded the September 2021 IT and Digital Business Award. A big thank you to all of our team who continue to strive for better and go the extra mile. We're now ...
Why attacks on critical infrastructure are dangerous
Critical Infrastructure (CI) comprises physical and cyber assets that are vital for the smooth functioning of societies and nations across the globe. The sectors that make up critical infrastructure differ from one country to another. The disruption or damage of CI can have severe direct ...
Employee Spotlight – Andrew Ryan, Support Team Lead
Our Support Team Lead, Andrew Ryan, has been with onPlatinum for over three years. Find out more about Andy below! What does a typical day look like for you?On a typical day, I spend my time answering staff queries, handling escalations both internally and from ...
Data loss disasters come in many forms
If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that we don’t have it all figured out. Natural and human-made disasters and other contingencies can still cause significant damage and bring businesses to a grinding halt. Now is the time for companies of all sizes ...
