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Frequently Asked Questions — Managed IT & Cyber Security
What is SMB1001 and do I need it for my Australian business?
SMB1001 is a cyber security certification standard purpose-built for small and medium businesses in Australia. It provides a structured, independently verified framework for demonstrating that your organisation has the right security controls in place — and is increasingly expected by clients, insurers, and government supply chains.
Read full answer →What is managed IT services?
Managed IT services means outsourcing the day-to-day management of your IT infrastructure and end-user support to a specialist provider — a Managed Service Provider (MSP) — for a predictable monthly fee, rather than relying on reactive break-fix support.
Read full answer →What is the Essential Eight?
The Essential Eight is a set of eight prioritised cyber security mitigation strategies published by the Australian Signals Directorate to help Australian organisations defend against the most common cyber threats.
Read full answer →What is ISO 27001 certification and why does it matter?
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems. Certification means an organisation's security practices have been independently audited and verified by an accredited certification body — providing objective assurance to clients, partners, and regulators.
Read full answer →Do I need cyber insurance in Australia?
Cyber insurance is not legally mandatory for most Australian businesses, but it provides important financial protection against breach costs, ransomware, and regulatory expenses — and insurers are raising the bar on what security controls are required to obtain cover.
Read full answer →How does Microsoft 365 Business Premium differ from Business Standard?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes everything in Business Standard plus enterprise-grade security — Microsoft Defender for Business, Entra ID P1 conditional access, Intune device management, and Defender for Office 365. For most businesses handling sensitive data, the security additions justify the price difference.
Read full answer →IT & Cyber Security Insights
How to Protect Your Business from AI-Powered Phishing and Deepfake Scams
AI has given cyber criminals capabilities that were unimaginable three years ago — voice cloning that sounds exactly like your CEO, phishing emails with no typos, and fake video calls requesting urgent bank transfers. The ACSC's July 2026 small-business guidance confirms this threat is no longer emerging. It is here. Aug 2026 · Cyber Security · George Khalil
AI Agents for Small Business: 10 Microsoft 365 Copilot Automations That Can Save Your Team Hours Every Week
Microsoft 365 Copilot is no longer just an assistant that answers questions — it can now act. From drafting proposals to running onboarding workflows, here are ten automations Australian small businesses can deploy right now to get measurable time back. Aug 2026 · Microsoft 365 · Jason O'Rourke
IT Vendor Due Diligence Checklist: What Australian Businesses Must Evaluate Before Signing
Selecting the wrong IT vendor can expose your business to data breaches, service disruptions, and costly exit clauses. This checklist covers every dimension Australian businesses should evaluate before committing — security posture, financial viability, data handling, SLAs, and contract terms. Jul 2026 · IT Strategy · George Khalil
From Prompts to Autonomous Agents: How Microsoft Copilot is Redefining Daily WorkflowsMicrosoft Copilot has moved well beyond answering questions in a chat window. With autonomous agents, Copilot can now take actions, coordinate processes, and complete multi-step tasks across your Microsoft 365 environment without you being in the loop for every step.
- SMB1001: The Cyber Security Standard Every Australian Business Should Know About
SMB1001 is Australia's dedicated cyber security certification standard for small and medium businesses — practical, independently verified, and increasingly expected by clients, insurers, and government supply chains.
- Is Your Microsoft 365 Tenant Actually Secure?
Most Australian businesses are running Microsoft 365 with far less security than they realise. The licences are paid for, the mailboxes are working — but the security controls that come with Business Premium are often unconfigured, misconfigured, or simply never turned on.
- Cyber Security Checklist for Australian SMEs
Australian small and medium-sized businesses are being targeted by cyber criminals at an unprecedented rate. This practical checklist covers the controls every SME should have in place — from email security and MFA to backups, patching, and incident response.
- Essential Eight Maturity Model: A Practical Guide
Understanding the ASD Essential Eight framework and how to implement it effectively in your organisation to reduce cyber risk and meet compliance requirements.
- IT Strategy for Law Firms
Law firms have IT requirements unlike any other professional services business. Here is what a sound technology strategy looks like for Australian legal practices — from document management to cyber security and compliance.
- GKM2 Partners with Sendmarc for Managed DMARC
GKM2 has partnered with Sendmarc to help organisations across Australia strengthen email security with DMARC — providing clear visibility into who is sending email on their behalf and a proven path to full enforcement.
About GKM2 Solutions
Founded in 2011, GKM2 Solutions is an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified Managed IT Services Provider headquartered in Sydney. We manage over 1,000 endpoints across 50+ businesses throughout New South Wales and Australia, with a 99% client satisfaction rate and a <15 minute response SLA for critical incidents. GKM2 has been inducted into the CRN Fast 50 — Australia's Fastest Growing Technology Companies — three times (2021, 2022, 2024).
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