Cyber Security Consulting for Australian Businesses
Our cyber capability brings together Essential Eight assessment, maturity mapping, evidence gathering and uplift planning so you can make clearer decisions and act with confidence.
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- Advanced Cyber Security Solutions for SMBs
- Essential 8 Maturity Compliance
- Affordable and Highly Effective
Protect Your Business
Cyber security consulting delivered by real experts
Cyber threats are hitting Australian businesses harder than ever – with self-reported losses averaging $56,600 for small businesses and $97,200 for medium businesses.
Windstil delivers cyber security consulting services across Australia. Our experts bring deep Essential Eight experience, practical assessment methods and evidence-led guidance to help you move from uncertainty to a clearer, more defensible security position.
- Cost effective SMB and SME solutions
- Business information security compliance
- Advanced threat management and incident response
Comprehensive
Cyber Security Consulting Services
Audits and Compliance
Cyber Security Audits
We will audit your business and ensure alignment and compliance with the Essential Eight cyber security maturity guidelines.
Comprehensive Security
Cyber Security
Identify, Maintain & Evolve
Virtual CISO
We can provide your business with a Virtual CISO to identify current compliance levels, and maintain and evolve your strategies to meet emerging threats and mitigate risk.
Security Policies and Frameworks
Business Compliance
Our cyber security experts will work with you to ensure your security policies and frameworks are compliant, and work with you to achieve a security maturity level in line with your needs.
Identify Vulnerabilities
Threat Awareness
Increase Security Intelligence
Reporting & Analytics
After identifying security vulnerabilities through persistent perimeter testing, we will provide reporting and analytics to mitigate risk and improve business security intelligence.
Cloud, On Premise & Hybrid
Data Back Up
Our comprehensive range of on-premise, private, public and hybrid cloud data back up solutions will give your business the peace of mind that your data is secure at all times.
Data Loss and Breach Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Our specialist team will work with you to ensure that in the event of a security breach or disaster, that you have everything in place to ensure business continuity.
ACSC/TAFE Cyber Essential Eight Assessor Certified
Our team has successfully completed the ACSC/TAFE Cyber Essential Eight Assessor program, bringing recognised expertise to Essential Eight assessments, roadmaps and implementation guidance. That means advice grounded in the same framework used by the Australian Signals Directorate to improve cyber security across Australian organisations.
Practical Cyber Security Advice
Email Spoofing: Why Your Staff Can Still Be Impersonated
Email spoofing can make a message look like it came from someone your staff know. Learn how impersonation works and what helps reduce the risk.
Spear Phishing and How to Avoid It
Spear phishing bypasses everything staff are trained to spot. Learn what it is, how attacks work, and the controls that stop them when training fails.
Essential Eight Compliance and What Insurers Ask For
Essential Eight compliance has no certificate and no pass mark. Here’s what it actually means, who asks for proof and the evidence you need to show.
What our clients say
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is cyber security consulting?
Cyber security consulting is where a specialist assesses how well your business is protected against cyber threats, identifies the gaps, and puts a plan in place to close them. Rather than selling you a product, a cyber security consultant looks at your systems, processes and people, then recommends the right mix of tools, policies and training for your risk and budget. At Windstil, that means assessing your current security posture, building a path to Essential Eight maturity, and putting ongoing protections in place.
Why does my business need cyber security?
Cyber attacks aren’t just a big-business problem. The Australian Signals Directorate reports self-reported losses averaging $56,600 for small businesses and $97,200 for medium businesses. A single breach can mean downtime, lost data, regulatory headaches and damage to customer trust. Good cyber security reduces the chance of an incident and limits the damage if one does happen – and increasingly, it’s a requirement for cyber insurance and for winning work with larger clients and government.
What's the difference between IT support and cyber security?
IT support keeps your technology running – fixing issues, managing devices and keeping systems up to date. Cyber security is specifically about protecting your business from threats like ransomware, phishing and data breaches. There’s overlap, since good IT hygiene is part of staying secure, but cyber security goes further: assessing your risk, meeting frameworks like the Essential Eight, and responding when something goes wrong. Many businesses need both, which is why we offer managed IT and cyber security under one roof.
What is the Essential Eight and does my business need to comply?
The Essential Eight is a set of eight mitigation strategies developed by the Australian Signals Directorate to protect businesses against the most common cyber threats. It’s measured across maturity levels, so you can work towards a target that suits your size and risk. While the framework is set to be retired within two years, it’s currently the practical baseline for Australian businesses of all sizes – and often a requirement for cyber insurance and larger contracts. We audit your business against the Essential Eight and build a realistic path to the maturity level you need.
What is a cyber security audit and what does it involve?
A cyber security audit is a structured review of your systems, processes and controls to find the gaps an attacker could exploit – before they do. We assess where your business currently sits, benchmark it against the Essential Eight, and give you a clear report with prioritised recommendations. From there, we implement a strategy to keep you compliant and protected. It’s usually one of the first steps in working with us.
How much does cyber security consulting cost?
It depends on the size of your business, your current security posture and the level of protection you need, so there’s no one-size-fits-all figure. We focus on cost-effective solutions built for small and medium businesses, and we scope the work to your risk and budget rather than overselling. The best starting point is a consultation, where we can give you a clear picture of what’s involved.
What does working with Windstil look like?
It starts with a consultation to understand your business and its risks. From there, we run a complete cyber security audit and implement a strategy to keep you compliant and protected. Then we provide ongoing management so your security keeps pace with new threats – giving you peace of mind that it’s handled.
Do I need a local cyber security company?
Not necessarily. While some businesses prefer working with a local cyber security company, many security services can be delivered remotely. Windstil provides cyber security consulting, monitoring and support to organisations across Australia, with teams located in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Where onsite assistance is required, our consultants can work directly with your business to assess risks, implement security controls and support compliance initiatives.
