Don’t wait for a cyberattack to strike
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and no organisation is immune.
At Professional Advantage, we help you stay ahead with integrated Microsoft Security solutions that protect your people, data, and systems. From identity and access management to threat detection and response, we work with you to build a resilient security posture that minimises risk and disruption before an incident occurs.
How can our Security Consultants help you?
We can help you fully utilise Microsoft’s integrated security capabilities while using proven security frameworks to protect your organisation from evolving threats.
Our security experts can deliver these consulting services:
Cybersecurity Platform Consolidation
Adopt an integrated data, device, application, and user identity protection approach to simplify your IT operations. We can help you consolidate your cybersecurity platforms to achieve a unified perspective of your organisation’s security posture, close security gaps, streamline IT administration, and cut costs.
Essential Eight Compliance Services
We help organisations implement ACSC’s Essential Eight by conducting thorough security assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, aligning Microsoft 365 security solutions with each strategy, and providing remediation recommendations to improve security and reduce risks.
Information Protection and Compliance
We make content management and compliance easy in Microsoft 365 with iWorkplace. Our proven solution will help you easily comply with data handling regulations such as the Australian Privacy Act and automate the steps to identify, categorise, and protect confidential information.
Managed Security Services
Get reliable ongoing protection for your Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Our dedicated support team will help you monitor threats, manage updates, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance to help you stay secure, resilient, and focused on your business.
Mergers and Acquisitions IT Due Diligence
Avoid costly M&A pitfalls with Professional Advantage’s IT due diligence. We can assist in assessing your infrastructure, applications, and data to guide planning, reduce risk, optimise costs, and ensure a smooth, timely IT transition with faster time to value.
Microsoft Defender XDR Deployment
Unify threat detection and response across endpoints, email, identities, and apps. We can tailor the Microsoft Defender XDR solution deployment based on your needs, integrate data sources, and optimise your security for faster threat response.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Deployment
Protect your devices from advanced threats. Our Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment services include policy configuration, integration with Microsoft 365, and enablement of threat detection, response, and reporting to strengthen your endpoint security.
Microsoft Sentinel Deployment
Bolster your security operations centre capability with Microsoft Sentinel, a cloud-native SIEM solution. We can tailor the deployment to your environment, integrate data sources, automate alerts, and provide expert guidance to strengthen your security posture and reduce response times.
Microsoft 365 and Azure Cloud Security Review
Secure your Microsoft 365 and Azure environment with our Cloud Security Review. We assess your setup, analyse Secure Score, scan for vulnerabilities, and deliver a tailored, actionable roadmap to reduce risks and improve compliance.
Why Australian organisations trust
Professional Advantage for Microsoft Security
As a long-time Microsoft Solutions Partner, Professional Advantage helps Australian organisations protect what matters most across their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
Our cybersecurity consultants work exclusively with Microsoft security solutions to deliver integrated, end-to-end protection for your users, data, devices, and cloud apps. Whether you’re deploying Microsoft Defender, enhancing your identity protection with Entra ID or implementing Microsoft Sentinel for threat protection, we bring the expertise to secure your Microsoft environment.
We act as an extension of your IT team, whether you need help with initial deployments, security audits, incident response, or ongoing protection.
Here’s how we add value:
- Tailored Microsoft Security Strategies.
We align Microsoft security solutions with your business goals, risk profile, and compliance needs to deliver maximum protection and ROI. - Comprehensive Security Assessments.
Our team performs detailed audits, Secure Score analysis, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to uncover and address risks. - Deep Microsoft Expertise.
With proven experience across Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Purview, and Sentinel, we secure every layer from endpoint to cloud. - Ongoing Protection.
Our Modern Managed Services provide proactive monitoring, threat response, and security management for Microsoft 365 and Azure.
What Some of Our Clients Say About Us
“We recently completed a network penetration test and finance audit, and the results for both were exceptional, thanks to the security controls we had put in place with our Essential Eight project.” E. Ghadiminejad
“iWorkplace gave our management team and the Board peace of mind knowing that our content is well governed and compliant.” D. Kneeshaw
“Microsoft Intune gives us the security that we need.” B. Or
“Our external vendors gave us a very good clean bill of health in terms of our security. We can now be more confident that all our external-facing applications are more secure, [thanks to Professional Advantage]”. K. Fairbrass
Ready to enhance your Cybersecurity Posture?
Contact us to schedule a security assessment or a free 30-minute consultation
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Top Security FAQs
Below are the top frequently asked questions about Security, but the full list is available here.
How can you tell if an email is phishing?
Here are some of our pointers on how to spot a phishing email.
- Unusual, urgent request.
- Suspicious links or attachments.
- Dubious sender.
- Badly written email.
Read our pointers in more detail with specific examples on how a phishing email looks like as well as what to do when you encounter one in this blog.
Alternatively, you may call us at 1800 126 499 or email us at [email protected] if you need assistance with a cybersecurity incident.
How can I secure my personal information online?
Here are some practical tips you can take to protect yourself online.
- Use strong, unique passwords. Create long passwords (12+ characters) with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols and avoid using the same password across multiple accounts. Use a trusted password manager (like 1Password, Bitwarden, or LastPass) to generate and store credentials.
- Enable multi-factor authentication. Turn on MFA wherever possible (especially for email, banking, and social media). Use an authenticator app (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator) instead of SMS when possible for added security.
- Be cautious with emails and links. Don’t click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources. Watch out for phishing scams that impersonate trusted organisations. Read our blog to learn how to spot phishing emails.
- Limit the info you share online. Avoid oversharing on social media (e.g., birthdays, addresses, travel plans). Review privacy settings on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Keep your devices and apps updated. Enable automatic updates on your operating system, browsers, and antivirus software. Updates patch known vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.
- Use secure connections. Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities, such as online banking. Use a VPN when accessing the internet on unsecured networks.
Is sharing sensitive information (e.g., passwords, financial information) with ChatGPT safe?
No, it is not safe to share sensitive information like passwords, financial details, or personally identifiable information with ChatGPT or any AI chat interface. Why it’s risky:
- While OpenAI takes privacy seriously, conversations may be reviewed to improve the model, especially if you're using ChatGPT without data controls enabled.
- Unlike secure messaging apps, chat interfaces like this one aren’t encrypted for sensitive data exchange.
- ChatGPT isn’t a secure platform for password storage, banking details, or medical records.
Can hackers steal my data through my smartphone?
Yes, hackers can steal data through your smartphone, but it typically requires tricking you into installing something malicious or exploiting security gaps. Here’s how it happens:
- Fake or rogue apps can access your contacts, messages, photos, or passwords if given permission.
- Phishing links that look legitimate are sent via SMS or email, which can lead you to fake sites that capture your login details.
- Unsecured Wi-Fi networks can allow attackers to intercept your data.
- Security flaws in old operating systems or apps can be exploited.
- Someone with physical access to your device can secretly install Spyware or Stalkerware.
What is Microsoft Defender, and what does it protect?
Microsoft Defender protects against email threats, malware, ransomware, and suspicious logins across Microsoft 365 apps, endpoints, and cloud services.
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