Real Bytes | Managed IT, Cyber Security and AI
Managed IT, cyber security and AI for Australian businesses, run by one Brisbane team. SMB1001 Gold certified. Plans from $150 per user per month ex GST.
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About
— Meet Real Bytes: Trusted MSP based in Brisbane supporting Australian businesses with enterprise-grade IT, cybersecurity, and managed services nationwide.
Services
— Every IT service Real Bytes runs in one catalogue: managed IT, cybersecurity and MDR, SMB1001 certification, UniFi and cloud, Australia wide.
Operational Technology
— Every IT service Real Bytes runs in one catalogue: managed IT, cybersecurity and MDR, SMB1001 certification, UniFi and cloud, Australia wide.
Contact
— Get in touch with Real Bytes IT experts in Brisbane. Free consultation for managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions.
Pricing
— What managed IT costs in Australia, what ships in every plan and what changes the price. Brisbane engineers, no lock-in after the first three months.
Blog
— Cyber security alerts, Microsoft 365 news and practical IT advice for Australian businesses, from CISA, ACSC and our own Brisbane engineers. Searchable by topic, updated daily.
Education
— Education IT for schools, universities and TAFEs. QEDSOA-99983 Orange Card Holder support for Queensland state schools, device rollouts, leave cover, LMS integration and student data protection.
Government
— Essential Eight maturity, ISM alignment and cyber security governance for councils, state agencies and federal departments, with audit evidence collected as we go.
Healthcare
— Healthcare IT support for Australian clinics: Privacy Act and My Health Records compliance, practice management support, telehealth, multi-site standards and healthcare cybersecurity.
Finance
— APRA CPS 234, CPS 230, ASIC and Essential Eight aligned managed IT, cybersecurity and Microsoft cloud for Australian finance, accounting, legal and advisory firms.
SM Bs
— SM Bs on Real Bytes | Managed IT, Cyber Security and AI. Managed IT, cyber security and AI for Australian businesses, run by one Brisbane.
Enterprise
— Enterprise managed IT for multi-site Australian organisations: unified network design, centralised identity, enterprise security, IT governance and one accountable partner across every location.
Engineering
— IT for Australian engineering firms: fast CAD workstations, protected design files, tested restores, remote site connectivity, rugged devices and OT and IT integration for field teams.
Entertainment
— IT for Australian events and venues: high-density Wi-Fi, AV integration, live streaming, separate payment networks, on-site technicians and permanent venue IT management.
Testimonials And Case Studies
— Case studies and client reviews. See how Australian businesses improved IT performance, security and day to day efficiency with Real Bytes managed services.
ESG
— Real Bytes commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles. Sustainable IT practices and corporate responsibility.
Careers
— IT jobs with Real Bytes, an Australian-owned MSP and MSSP in Brisbane. Remote-first roles across managed IT, cyber security, M365 and OT.
Partners
— Authorised Australian supplier for 78 enterprise platforms, including Microsoft 365, CrowdStrike, Veeam, Check Point and Fortinet, under one agreement.
Reference Architecture
— The reference architecture we deploy and run for Australian mid-market and enterprise clients: edge security, core network, identity and cloud in one stack.
Referral Portal
— Refer clients to Real Bytes and earn rewards. Join our referral program for IT service partners and consultants in Australia.
Service Status
— Live status for 70 platforms Australian businesses rely on, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Xero, MYOB, Zoom and Telstra, straight from each vendor, with plain English steps to try.
Information Security
— Information security policies and standards at Real Bytes. Compliance, data protection, and security assurance commitments.
Supplier Standards
— Real Bytes supplier standards and vendor management. Ethical procurement, compliance requirements, and partnership principles.
Modern Slavery
— Real Bytes Modern Slavery Act statement. Commitment to ethical practices, human rights, and labor standards compliance.
Privacy Policy
— How Real Bytes Pty Ltd collects, uses, shares and retains personal information. Request access or correction, or raise a privacy complaint.
Terms Of Service
— Terms of service for Real Bytes managed IT services. Legal terms, service agreements, and usage conditions for clients and partners.
Sitemap
— Complete sitemap of Real Bytes website. All pages and services listed for easy navigation and SEO indexing.
FAQ
— Answers to common IT questions about managed IT services, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud, and working with Real Bytes in Brisbane and Australia.
Managed IT Brisbane
— Managed IT services Brisbane businesses stay with: senior local engineers, no offshore call centres. Cyber security, M365 and cloud. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Sydney
— Managed IT services Sydney, the CBD and Northern Beaches: IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud from one Australian team. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Melbourne
— Managed IT services Melbourne. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud from one Australian helpdesk that knows your setup.
Managed IT Adelaide
— Adelaide MSP: managed IT, cyber security and Microsoft 365 across the CBD, Tonsley, Osborne and regional SA. Defence supply chain and Essential Eight uplift.
Managed IT North Queensland
— Managed IT services Central Queensland: Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, Bundaberg and the Bowen Basin. Cyber security, M365, cyclone-aware. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Perth
— Managed IT for Perth businesses from $150 per user per month: cyber security and Microsoft 365 included, Australian engineers, no lock-in after three months.
Managed IT Darwin
— Managed IT services Darwin and the Northern Territory. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and backups tested before the wet season.
Managed IT Hobart
— Managed IT services Hobart: IT support, cyber security, M365 and cloud across Tasmania. CyberCert Gold MSP, same per-user price as the mainland. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Canberra
— Managed IT services Canberra. NFP IT support, managed cyber security for not-for-profits and government adjacent firms. ACSC aligned.
Managed IT Newcastle
— Managed IT services Newcastle and the Hunter: MSP, cyber security, M365 and IT support. CyberCert Gold. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Wollongong
— Managed IT services Wollongong and the Illawarra. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud across the Illawarra region.
Managed IT Geelong
— Managed IT services Geelong and the Surf Coast. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud for businesses across the Geelong region.
Managed IT Toowoomba
— Managed IT services Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud across the Toowoomba region.
Managed IT Cairns
— Managed IT services Cairns and Far North Queensland. Cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud. Cyclone-aware. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Townsville
— Managed IT services Townsville and North Queensland. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and backups tested before the wet season, from one Australian team.
Managed IT Mackay
— Managed IT services Mackay and Central Queensland. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud for mining services and engineering firms.
Managed IT Mareeba
— Managed IT services Mareeba and Atherton Tableland: cyber security, ransomware protection, IT support and Microsoft 365. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Sunshine Coast
— Managed IT services Sunshine Coast: IT support, cyber security, M365 and cloud from a CyberCert Gold MSP. Call 07 3114 2808.
Managed IT Gold Coast
— Managed IT services Gold Coast. IT support for Southport, Robina, Surfers Paradise and Burleigh. Cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud.
Managed IT Logan Ipswich
— Managed IT services Logan and Ipswich. IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 and cloud across the western SEQ growth corridor.
Threat Landscape
— Live threats, known exploited vulnerabilities, Patch Tuesday and ACSC alerts for Australian businesses, with the 2026 threat picture in plain English and a patch deadline calculator.
Essential Eight
— Essential 8 compliance services Australia: gap assessment, implementation and managed compliance to ML1-3. CyberCert Gold. Call 07 3114 2808.
Microsoft365 Managed
— Business Premium is the only SMB tier with the full security stack. What managed Microsoft 365 covers and the gaps default settings leave open.
EDR Managed
— 24/7 monitoring of your laptops, servers and Microsoft 365. When someone gets in, the account is locked and the device cut off, then we call you. On every Real Bytes plan.
SMB1001
— SMB1001 certification Australia support. Compare five tiers, understand how DSI categorisation sets your level, and close security gaps with Real Bytes.
SMB1001 Gold Certification
— SMB1001 Gold certification (Level 3): the 27 controls in 2026 and 28 in 2027, a readiness check, what changes, cost and how we get you certified.
SMB1001 Law Firms
— SMB1001 certification for Australian law firms. Privacy Act, AML/CTF Tranche 2, Legal Professional Privilege and enterprise panel evidence, from a Gold MSSP.
SMB1001 All Levels
— Every SMB1001 requirement, Bronze to Diamond: all 39 SMB1001:2026 and 44 SMB1001:2027 controls, searchable, with codes, 2027 changes and who does each one.
Smb1001 Gap Assessment
— Run the free SMB1001 gap assessment: 40 questions covering every control across all five tiers, with a prioritised roadmap. Free, from a Gold MSSP.
Guides Hub
— 78 free, plain English guides on cyber security, Microsoft 365, AI, compliance, backup and IT strategy, written by Real Bytes engineers in Brisbane. No email gate.
Managed IT Cybersecurity
— One Brisbane team for your IT and your security. Help desk, patching, backups and 24/7 detection and response on every plan, from $150 per person a month.
Cloud Services
— The three Azure migration paths compared on timeline and cost, plus where cloud spend leaks. Managed cloud services from senior Brisbane-based engineers.
Google Workspace
— Real Bytes manages your Google Workspace environment. Migration, security hardening, Gmail, Drive, Meet, and licensing management for Australian businesses.
Setup Infrastructure
— Enterprise-grade network and server infrastructure design and deployment. Cisco switching, firewall, virtualisation, and SAN solutions by certified architects.
Automation Efficiency
— Real Bytes automates repetitive business processes with Power Automate, RPA, and AI. Save hours weekly on manual work and reporting.
Managed Passwords
— Managed password management for Australian business, powered by Keeper. Encrypted vaults, SSO, dark web monitoring, secure sharing and audit.
Security Awareness Training
— Monthly staff security training, practice scam emails, breached password alerts and signed policies, run for you with reports ready for your insurer. On every Real Bytes plan.
Dark Web Monitoring
— Continuous dark web monitoring for Australian businesses: exposed credentials, leaked data and brand impersonation, found before attackers.
Identity Access Management
— Microsoft text message sign-in codes retire on 1 February 2027. We move your team to passkeys, switch leavers off on the day and lock admin access away, mostly with Microsoft 365 tools you own.
Data Loss Prevention
— We set up Microsoft Purview rules that warn staff before risky emails, lock confidential files and catch tax file numbers, Medicare and bank details, so client information stays in your business.
Co Managed IT
— Keep your IT staff and add senior engineers for projects, specialist work, leave cover and after hours. We work in your tools, document everything and hand back the know-how.
Security CCTV
— UniFi Protect security cameras from a Ubiquiti Professional Integrator. Smart search, footage kept on premises, no camera licence fees.
Building Access Security
— UniFi Access door control installed by a Brisbane UniFi Enterprise Partner. Cards, PINs and phone unlock, no per-door licence, and exit doors wired to release in a fire. Free door planner.
Physical Security
— Security cameras and card or phone door access for Australian businesses, installed and supported with your IT. Footage kept on site, access removed on the day, and the surveillance rules for your state.
Smart OT
— Real Bytes deploys IoT sensors and predictive maintenance for critical equipment, with SCADA integration and OT/IT security segmentation.
Labour Hire
— Experienced IT engineers for office moves, laptop rollouts, installs and migrations, for as long as the job takes. One invoice, no hiring. Australia wide.
AI Consulting
— ai consulting brisbane from senior local engineers. Copilot rollout, data governance and AI security your team will actually use. Book an AI strategy session.
Ai Automation Erp Crm Integration
— Dynamics 365 Business Central automation, ERP and CRM integration and Power Automate workflows, built and supported by Real Bytes.
Uni Fi
— UniFi Australia design and installation from your Ubiquiti installer Brisbane: Wi-Fi 7 networks, Protect cameras and Access door control.
Uni Fi Network
— UniFi firewalls, switches and Wi-Fi 7 installed and supported by a Ubiquiti Professional Integrator. One app across every site, no yearly licence fees.
Uni Fi Phones
— UniFi Talk desk phones from a Brisbane Ubiquiti Professional Integrator, managed in the same app as your network, cameras and doors.
Uni Fi Connect
— UniFi Connect displays and digital signage from a Brisbane Ubiquiti Professional Integrator, scheduled from one app with no per-device licence.
Uni Fi Ev Charging
— UniFi EV charging stations designed and installed for Australian workplaces: Ubiquiti hardware, load management and one UniFi console.
Uni Fi Software
— UniFi Network software unifies switching, wireless, security, phones and cameras. How Australian businesses deploy it and what it costs.
Uni Fi Multi Site
— Multi-site UniFi networks designed and managed by a Brisbane Ubiquiti Professional Integrator. Every branch in one dashboard.
Uni Fi Enterprise Networks
— UniFi enterprise networks for Australian multi-site businesses: switching, wireless, gateway security and VLAN design from a managing partner.
Uni Fi Vs Meraki
— UniFi vs Cisco Meraki compared for Australian business: total cost of ownership, licensing, features and when each makes sense.
Uni Fi Site Survey
— A UniFi site survey maps your floor plan, measures real signal strength and designs AP placement before you buy. No dead zones.
Smb Sme Business Practice
— Managed network engineering for Australian SMB and mid-market business. Cisco Meraki, UniFi and HPE Aruba design, deployment and lifecycle operations.
Digital Transformation
— A clear technology and security plan your insurer, auditor and board will accept. Five stages from gap assessment to certification, aligned to Essential Eight, SMB1001, ISO 27001 or NIST CSF.
Digital Transformation Insights
— Field notes on technology modernisation: practical thinking on cloud, automation, infrastructure and security maturity from Real Bytes engineers.
Government Services
— Real Bytes delivers ISM-aligned IT and cybersecurity for Australian government agencies. ACSC Network Partner with Essential Eight expertise.
NFP Services
— NFP managed IT across Australia: helpdesk, Microsoft 365 and nonprofit licensing, donor data protection, Essential Eight aligned security and ACNC-ready governance for charities and community organisations.
Security Incident Playbook
— Respond to ransomware, data breaches and supplier incidents. Practical containment, evidence, recovery and Australian reporting guidance, updated October 2026.
Ransomware Guide
— Ransomware guidance for Australian businesses: contain attacks, validate backups, restore safely and understand payment reporting and privacy obligations.
Essential8 Guide
— Scope and implement the ACSC Essential Eight: maturity levels, patch deadlines, phishing-resistant MFA and tested backups.
MFA Guide
— MFA ranked from SMS to FIDO2 passkeys. Phishing-resistant MFA stops 99 per cent of identity attacks. Rollout, bypass attacks and Essential Eight alignment.
Entra Passkey Transition
— Entra ID makes passkeys the default MFA from September 2026 and retires built-in SMS and voice from February 2027. Full timeline and what to do first.
Authenticator New Phone
— Back up and restore Microsoft Authenticator on a new iPhone or Android phone: what gets restored, passkey setup and IT admin guidance.
Backup Guide
— Backup and disaster recovery for Australian business: the 3-2-1-1-0 rule, immutable and air-gapped backups, M365 protection and tested recovery.
Real Bytes One
— One flat fee: unlimited IT support, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, 24/7 security, email protection, hosting and domain. $450 + GST per month.
AI Reference
— A structured reference for AI systems. Real Bytes is an Australian managed security and intelligence provider covering IT, cyber security, cloud and compliance.
AI Resource Library
— Browse every AI resource on the Real Bytes site in one place. Strategy, implementation, security threats, governance, and the ASD Five Eyes agentic AI guidance.
AI Maturity Assessment
— Free 10-minute AI maturity assessment for Australian SMBs. Score your AI adoption, governance and security risk. custom PDF report. No obligation.
Security Glossary
— Searchable Australian cybersecurity and IT glossary. 180+ terms in plain English with why-it-matters context: threats, defence, identity, cloud, OT, AI.
Admin
— Admin on Real Bytes | Managed IT, Cyber Security and AI. Managed IT, cyber security and AI for Australian businesses, run by one Brisbane.
Contact Leads
— Contact Leads on Real Bytes | Managed IT, Cyber Security and AI. Managed IT, cyber security and AI for Australian businesses, run by one Brisbane.
Subscriber
— Subscriber on Real Bytes | Managed IT, Cyber Security and AI. Managed IT, cyber security and AI for Australian businesses, run by one Brisbane.
Device Management
— Every work laptop and phone updated, encrypted and ready on day one. We set up and run Microsoft Intune and Jamf for businesses across Australia.
IT Support Services
— When something stops your team working, call Real Bytes. An engineer who knows your setup picks it up and owns it until it is fixed. Brisbane based, no offshore call centres.
IT Strategy
— A written IT plan, a real budget and a quarterly sit-down with a senior engineer, so your IT spend stops arriving as surprises. For businesses across Australia.
Business Internet Hosted Voice
— Managed business internet, SD-WAN, hosted phone, VoIP and Teams calling for Australian businesses. Vendor neutral: Switch Telecom and UPTi.
Zero Trust Architecture
— Every sign-in checked, access limited to what each job needs and unknown devices kept out, mostly with the Microsoft 365 tools you already own. See what one stolen login could reach.
Share Point Support
— Expert SharePoint Online support, migration, and management. Intranet design, permissions management, and Teams integration for Australian businesses.
Hardware Procurement
— We source laptops, PCs and Macs for Australian businesses, set them up with your security and apps, deliver anywhere in Australia and handle warranty claims.
Vendor Management
— One number for your internet, phone and software suppliers. We log faults, chase tickets, track renewals and cut unused licences for businesses across Australia.
IT Infrastructure Design
— Expert IT infrastructure design for Australian businesses. Network architecture, server design, cloud integration, and resilient technology planning.
Website Management
— Managed website and web operations services. WordPress support, hosting management, SSL, uptime monitoring, and security for Australian business websites.
Share Point FAQ
— Answers to the most common SharePoint Online questions. Permissions, migration, storage limits, and Teams integration explained for Australian businesses.
Hardware FAQ
— Common questions about business IT hardware. Laptop lifespan, server specs, warranty options, and procurement advice for Australian businesses.
AI Assistant Comparison2026
— AUD pricing, where each one wins and what to roll out first. Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity compared for Australian business.
Azure Backup Guide
— Compare Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and third-party backup options. Which cloud backup solution is right for your Australian business?
Passwordless Auth
— FIDO2, passkeys, hardware keys and Windows Hello for Business explained: how passwordless works and how to roll it out safely.
What Are Passkeys
— What a passkey is, why it stops phishing and where passkeys are stored, with the Entra ID 2026 passkey default and 2027 SMS retirement timeline.
Phishing Prevention
— How to stop credential phishing in Microsoft 365: phishing-resistant MFA, email filtering, Safe Links, impersonation protection, device code blocking and reporting. Plus an 8-point check.
Spotting Scam Emails
— Check suspicious emails, ASIC renewal requests, misleading links and QR codes. Know what to do after a click, exposed credentials, a download or a payment.
Wireless Security
— WiFi hardening for Australian business: WPA3-Enterprise with 802.1X, VLAN segmentation, guest isolation and rogue AP detection.
Cloud Storage Guide
— Where company files should live: OneDrive vs SharePoint, My Drive vs Shared Drives, and when Dropbox or Box fits. SharePoint storage limits, AUD prices and a will-it-fit check.
Teams Zoom Webex
— Teams, Zoom, Webex and Google Meet compared for Australian business: market share, guest experience, telephony and which to standardise on.
Password Manager Guide
— Why a shared spreadsheet is not a password manager, how Keeper, Bitwarden and 1Password compare for small business, AUD prices, what changed in Microsoft Authenticator, and how to roll one out.
IT Policy Guide
— Which IT policies an Australian small business needs, what each should cover, how to keep them short and enforced, and free plain-English starter policies you can copy and edit.
Business Internet Guide
— Business internet compared: NBN FTTP vs HFC vs FTTN, 5G broadband, Starlink and enterprise ethernet, with redundancy and SD-WAN.
Endpoint Protection Guide
— EDR and MDR explained for Australian business: Defender, Huntress, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike and Sophos compared, with pricing and rollout.
M365 Security Baseline
— How to harden your Microsoft 365 environment. MFA, Conditional Access, Defender, email authentication, and Essential Eight alignment for Australian businesses.
What Does An MSP Do
— MSP, MSSP, MIP and TSP explained: what each provider type actually does, who needs which, and what managed IT costs per user in Australia.
M365 Licensing Guide
— Microsoft 365 licensing compared: Business Basic, Standard, Premium, E3, E5 and the 2026 E7 Frontier Suite, plus Copilot and PIM licensing.
Offboarding Guide
— The complete IT offboarding checklist: disable access on the last day, convert the mailbox, transfer OneDrive and handle hostile terminations.
Onboarding IT Checklist
— Prepare devices, accounts and approved access for new staff. A practical IT onboarding checklist with sign-in, security, handover and first-month review.
On Site Server Guide
— Is an on-premises server right for your business in 2025? Compare on-site servers vs cloud for Australian SMBs including cost, performance, and compliance.
PBX Replacement Guide
— Replace an on-premises PBX before the 2027 copper switch-off: Teams Phone, Zoom Phone and hosted PBX compared, with porting and migration.
Cyber Insurance Readiness
— What Australian cyber insurers assess before they quote: MFA, immutable backups, EDR, admin controls and a tested incident response plan.
Website Domain Audit
— A plain-English website and domain audit for Australian businesses: who owns the domain, .au rules, DNS, email records, certificates, CMS updates, backups and access, with a 10-point check.
Shared Mailbox Guide
— Set up Microsoft 365 shared mailboxes with correct licences, permissions and sent items. Manage storage, retention and offboarding without shared passwords.
Laptop Buying Guide
— How to choose a business laptop in Australia: starting specs by role, the checks that matter more than the processor badge, Windows edition and Arm compatibility, warranty, security, and a spec picker.
BYOD Guide
— How to implement a bring-your-own-device policy. BYOD security, MDM options, and compliance considerations for Australian businesses.
Why Is Our IT Slow
— Diagnose slow business IT before buying upgrades. Compare device, WiFi, internet, DNS and cloud symptoms, with safe tests and evidence to send support.
M365 Mess Guide
— How to clean up a messy Microsoft 365 tenant: too many Global Admins, Teams sprawl, unmanaged guests and wasted licences, in a cleanup order.
IT Risk Guide
— How to assess and manage IT risk in your business. Risk identification, scoring, treatment, and reporting aligned to Australian standards.
IT Roadmap Guide
— Build an IT roadmap with owners, costs, support dates and decision points. Worked examples, a four-step process and Australian business guidance.
Cyber Hygiene Guide
— Essential cyber hygiene practices for Australian businesses. Patching, MFA, backups, access control, and the daily habits that prevent most cyber attacks.
IT For Growing Businesses
— IT that holds up at 10 staff breaks at 30. The identity, device, security and MSP decisions to make at each growth stage, with 2026 SMB data.
Network Cabinet Standards
— Best practices for network cabinet design, structured cabling and rack standards. Patch panels, cable management and labelling.
Intune Deep Dive
— Complete Microsoft Intune guide for Australian business: MDM vs MAM, compliance, app protection, Autopilot and a phased rollout plan.
Cloud Comparison Guide
— Azure, AWS and Google Cloud compared for Australian business: regions, pricing, commitment discounts, migration paths and best fit.
DNS Security Guide
— DNS hardening for Australian business: DNSSEC, protective DNS filtering, DoH and DoT, split-horizon and registrar hardening.
Email Authentication Guide
— Configure SPF, DKIM and DMARC and safely reach p=reject without breaking legitimate mail. Step-by-step rollout for Australian business.
Teams Rooms Guide
— How to set up meeting rooms with Microsoft Teams Rooms: Basic vs Pro licensing with Australian pricing, hardware by room size, Teams Room vs BYOD, and a planner for your rooms.
Print Management Guide
— Retire the print server with Microsoft Universal Print or PaperCut MF. Print security, cost control and common mistakes for Australian businesses.
Sustainable IT Guide
— How to make business IT more sustainable in Australia: longer device lifecycles, safe e-waste disposal under the NTCRS, greener cloud use, climate reporting basics, and a refresh cycle calculator.
Entra ID Deep Dive
— Configure Entra ID access, PIM, emergency accounts and guest governance. Understand licensing, device trust and log retention for Australian businesses.
ZTNA Guide
— ZTNA replaces legacy VPN with identity-aware, device-verified, application-specific access. Vendors, migration plan and pitfalls for Australian business.
IT Due Diligence
— IT due diligence for Australian buyers and sellers. Check ownership, contracts, recovery and costs before signing, with an evidence checklist and handover plan.
Data Classification Guide
— A practical data classification guide with example levels, handling rules, Microsoft Purview licensing limits and the Australian IDCF.
Cyber Workforce Playbook
— Cyber roles are still hard to fill. The Home Affairs playbook assigns security roles, compares 2026 salaries and plans co-managed coverage.
ISM Guide
— The September 2026 ASD ISM update in plain English: all 44 new controls, the new agentic AI and non-human identity rules, and the evidence assessors ask for.
CMMCNISTCIS Guide
— CMMC Phase II was suspended in July 2026. Phase I self-assessments, NIST 800-171 revisions and CIS Controls v8.1 for Australian suppliers.
Just Tell Me What To Do
— Plain English cyber security for Australian business owners. No frameworks, no jargon. What to do this week, this month and this quarter.
BEC Survival Guide
— BEC is the highest-cost cybercrime for Australian business: USD 3.05 billion in reported 2025 losses. How invoice fraud works and the controls that stop it.
ITDR Guide
— Identity is the most attacked surface for Australian SMBs. What ITDR detects, how it differs from EDR and why MFA alone is not enough (Huntress 2026).
First Hour Guide
— What to do in the first hour of a suspected cyber incident. Step by step actions, who to call in Australia, and what NOT to do.
MFA Bypass Guide
— 84 per cent of AiTM-compromised accounts already had MFA enabled. How attackers bypass SMS, push and code MFA, and how to move to FIDO2 and passkeys.
PAM Guide
— A practical PAM guide for Australian businesses: Entra PIM licensing, temporary admin roles, emergency access, service accounts and Essential Eight evidence.
SOC Explained Guide
— What a Security Operations Centre does, MDR vs MSSP vs in-house, and the questions to ask before signing, with Sophos Agentic SOC 2026 data.
M365 Backup Guide
— Native Microsoft 365 Backup at USD 0.15 per GB per month vs managed alternatives: retention, immutability, Teams coverage and restore testing.
Conditional Access Library
— Entra Conditional Access policy examples: licensing, emergency access accounts, device assurance and staged rollout for Australian businesses.
Share Point IA Guide
— Plan SharePoint sites, metadata, permissions and sharing. Hub sites, the 50,000 permission-scope limit, the 2026 Alerts retirement and governance.
M365 Groups Guide
— When to use a Microsoft 365 Group, a Team, a distribution list, a security group or a shared mailbox, how they connect, how to stop sprawl, and a picker that tells you which one to create.
Managed IT Law Firms
— IT and cyber security for Australian law firms: trust account fraud, privilege, the Privacy Act, regulator expectations, AML/CTF obligations from 1 July 2026, and a 10-point readiness check.
Managed IT Medical Practices
— Privacy Act managed IT for Australian medical practices: My Health Records security, breach response, RACGP standards and Essential Eight.
Managed IT Accounting Firms
— Managed IT for Australian accounting firms: Privacy Act, TFN Guidelines, TPB AI guidance 2026, MYOB and Xero security and Essential Eight alignment.
Good IT Advice
— The six IT security actions that stop most attacks: MFA, tested backups, one login per person, EDR, patching and phone-verified bank details.
AI For Australian Small Business2026
— How Australian small businesses are using AI in 2026 (ABS and AI Adoption Tracker figures), what the new national AI standards mean, and a practical first 90 days. Plus an 8-point readiness check.
Framework Comparison Guide
— Compare the Essential Eight, SMB1001:2026 and ISO/IEC 27001 for Australian businesses: what each is, who asks for it, what certification means, a realistic pathway, and a picker for your situation.
IT Security Services
— What IT security services does an Australian business actually need? The six layers of IT security, Essential Eight alignment and real costs.
Human Risk Management Guide
— Human Risk Management for Australian business: why the human element is in 62 per cent of breaches and why annual training is not enough. usecure HRM.
NFPAI Page
— A practical guide to artificial intelligence for Australian not-for-profits: where AI helps, legal risks, governance and how to start safely.
Incident Simulation
— Practise ransomware, phishing, insider and supplier breach response in a free cyber security incident simulation. Get feedback on every decision.
Client Success Checklist
— A practical checklist for what good MSP onboarding should cover, from discovery and security baseline to handoff. Audit your provider.
Password Policy Generator
— Generate a password policy tailored to your business size and framework. Essential Eight and SMB1001 aligned. Free, download as PDF.
Network Diagram Generator
— Build a visual network topology diagram for your business: internet, firewall, switching, wireless and VPN. Free, export as PNG.
Onboarding
— The Real Bytes IT onboarding program. A structured 360-day, 6-phase transition with clear deliverables, milestones and a dedicated onboarding engineer.
Client Experience
— IT support that feels like home. Australian engineers who know your name, a planned first 90 days, safer systems, sensible AI and month to month terms after three months.
Legal
— IT support and cyber security for Australian law firms. Client confidentiality, trust account fraud protection, LEAP support, Australian data storage and Privacy Act readiness.
Backup Disaster Recovery
— Backup and disaster recovery for Australian businesses. Immutable backups, offsite replication, RTO and RPO planning and ransomware recovery.
Email Security
— Check your domain free. We lock it down with DMARC, SPF and DKIM so scammers cannot send invoices as you, without losing real email. Australians lost $166.8 million to payment redirection scams in 2025.
Email Security Gateway
— Stop AI-driven phishing and invoice fraud that Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace miss. Managed Check Point Harmony ESG. Free 30 day trial.
AI Email Security Guide
— How machine learning email security counters generative AI phishing, what Check Point ThreatCloud AI catches and how to test it in your inbox.
IT Outsourcing
— Outsource your entire IT function to Real Bytes. Full IT department as a service with helpdesk, security, cloud, strategy, and compliance management.
Penetration Testing
— Penetration testing Brisbane and Australia wide. Web app, network and infrastructure testing aligned to Essential Eight. Board-ready report.
VCISO
— Virtual CISO services for Australian mid-market business from Aegis Cybersecurity: board reporting, ISO 27001 and SMB1001 programme delivery.
Managed I Tvs Inhouse
— Compare managed IT services vs hiring in-house IT staff. Full cost breakdown, risk analysis, and capability comparison for Australian businesses.
Retail
— Managed IT and cyber security for Australian retailers: POS support, PCI DSS v4.0.1 readiness, multi-store standards, retail Wi-Fi and staff login security for chains and independent stores.