BlueShield Technologies Pty Ltd

🛡 Empower your team with these 8 everyday cybersecurity tips.

Simple habits = strong defences.
Swipe to learn each one.

📢 Does your organisation run phishing simulations?

- Yes, quarterly
- Yes, yearly
- No, but planning to
- No, never

Vote and see how you compare.

🎣 Phishing emails trick millions every year.
Look out for:

✅ Misspelled domains
✅ Urgent requests for info
✅ Unfamiliar attachments/links

When in doubt — don’t click.

⚠ Have you spotted these signs?

- Slow or crashing systems
- Unusual login activity
- Files disappearing
- Passwords not working
- Pop-ups everywhere

Swipe for the full list and what to do next.

🚫 Think you know cybersecurity? Let’s bust some myths:

1. Small businesses aren’t targeted
2. Antivirus is enough
3. Cybersecurity is an IT-only issue
4. Strong passwords = complete safety
5. Hackers always use advanced tactics

The truth? Cybersecurity is everyone’s job.

💾 Pillar 8: Regular Backups

Backups = your safety net when disaster strikes.

Quick win: Test your backups monthly to ensure they work.

🔑 Pillar 7: Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA = extra security layer hackers hate.

Quick win: Enable MFA for all cloud services, email, and VPN.

💻 Pillar 6: Patch Operating Systems

Every OS vulnerability is a doorway for cyberattacks.

Quick win: Apply critical patches within 48 hours of release.

🛡 Pillar 5: Restrict Admin Privilege

Admin accounts are hacker gold — limit who has them.

Quick win: Use standard accounts for daily work, admin accounts only when needed.

🔐 Pillar 4: User Application Hardening
Reduce attack surfaces by disabling risky settings in apps.
Quick win: Turn off Flash, ads, and unneeded plugins in browsers.

📑 Pillar 3: Configure Microsoft Office Macros

Macros can automate tasks — or spread malware.

Quick win: Block macros from the internet by default.

🔄 Pillar 2: Patch Applications

Outdated software = open doors for hackers.

Quick win: Enable auto-updates for all business-critical apps.