Enterprise-grade cybersecurity expertise — delivered at the pace and budget that SMBs actually need. No bloated contracts, no overselling. Just clear advice and solid implementation.
Cybercriminals don't discriminate by company size — they target whoever is easiest to breach. SMBs are increasingly in the crosshairs.
of cyberattacks globally target small and medium businesses
average cost of a data breach in 2024 — many SMBs don't survive one
of SMBs that suffer a major breach close within six months
average days to identify and contain a breach — weeks of exposure you won't see
Practical, right-sized security services built for organisations that need enterprise outcomes on an SMB budget.
Multi-layered security built around your actual risk profile. I implement and tune detection tooling that catches real threats — not just checkbox compliance.
Continuous visibility across your endpoints, servers, and network. Built on open-source tooling where possible to keep costs down without compromising coverage.
Reliable, hardened server environments on Linux and Windows. Virtualisation, performance tuning, and security baselines baked in from day one.
Proactive monitoring that catches issues before they cascade into outages. Real-time alerting, performance baselines, and uptime you can rely on.
Phishing, spoofing, and BEC attacks target your inbox daily. I implement the authentication stack and filtering controls that stop the most common attack vector.
Segmented, monitored, and protected networks that stay up under pressure. Designed for SMBs who need reliability without a dedicated network team on staff.
Live feed from CISA's KEV catalogue — vulnerabilities actively being exploited in the wild right now.
Security that fits requires understanding how you actually operate — your systems, your team, your risk tolerance, and your budget. No assumptions, no templates.
A structured assessment across your infrastructure, endpoints, and processes. Prioritised by exploitability and business impact — not just CVSS scores.
Hands-on deployment of the right tools for your environment. Open-source first where it makes sense — to maximise value without vendor lock-in or unnecessary licensing overhead.
Security isn't a one-off project. Monthly advisory, monitoring review, and staying ahead of the threats relevant to your sector and size.
Enterprise-grade doesn't have to mean enterprise-priced. I leverage proven open-source security tools to deliver real protection without the vendor lock-in and licensing overhead that makes security unaffordable for SMBs.
Every recommendation accounts for your actual team size, IT capacity, and budget. I don't recommend tools your team can't operate or solutions that require a dedicated SOC to maintain.
As an independent consultant, I have no vendor agreements or sales targets. My only interest is the right outcome for your business — whether that's a $0 open-source stack or a commercial product where it genuinely fits.
The threats your business faces aren't random — they follow predictable patterns. Understanding them is the first step to stopping them.
The #1 attack vector for SMBs. Attackers impersonate suppliers, executives, or Microsoft to steal credentials or authorise fraudulent payments. Increasingly automated and personalised using AI.
Encrypts your files and demands payment — often after weeks of silent access. SMBs are preferred targets because they typically have weaker backups, slower detection, and pay quickly to resume operations.
Unpatched firewalls, VPNs, and routers are the most exploited entry point for ransomware groups. Many SMBs run devices that haven't been updated in years — often without realising it.
M365 and cloud services ship with permissive defaults. Without hardening — MFA enforcement, conditional access, audit logging — a single compromised account can expose your entire business.
Attackers compromise trusted software vendors or IT providers to reach their real targets. If your MSP, accountant, or SaaS tool is breached, your business is too — by extension.
Compromised or reused passwords remain a persistent risk. Employees using personal emails, sharing logins, or leaving with access still active create gaps that are easy to exploit and hard to detect.
Whether you have a specific concern, want a security health check, or just want to understand where your biggest risks are — I'm happy to have a no-obligation conversation.
Based in New Zealand, working with SMBs across the country.
A straightforward conversation — no sales pitch, no pressure. We'll discuss your situation and I'll give you an honest assessment of where to focus.