Cyber Security Assessment for Growing Businesses

Identify Risks. Improve Security. Gain Clarity.

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, cyber insurance requirements are increasing, and many growing businesses are unsure whether their current security controls are enough.

Our cyber security assessment helps businesses identify gaps, reduce risk, and improve cyber maturity with practical recommendations aligned to real business operations.

At TechPath, we work with Brisbane businesses to assess security across Microsoft 365, devices, identity management, backups, user access, policies, and operational processes.

Whether you are concerned about ransomware, compliance requirements, cyber insurance, or simply want a clearer understanding of your environment, our assessment provides practical insight into your current security posture.

What the Assessment Covers

Our cyber security assessment reviews key areas including:

Identity & Access Security

• Multi factor authentication
• Password policies
• User permissions
• Conditional access
• Shared accounts
• Privileged access management

Microsoft 365 Security

• Secure configuration reviews
• Email protection
• Defender settings
• External sharing controls
• Device management
• Data protection settings

Endpoint & Device Security

• Antivirus and endpoint protection
• Patch management
• Device compliance
• Encryption
• Remote access security
• Monitoring and visibility

Backup & Recovery

• Backup coverage
• Recovery capabilities
• Retention policies
• Restore testing
• Business continuity considerations

Staff & Operational Processes

• Security awareness training
• Onboarding and offboarding
• Incident response readiness
• Vendor and third party access
• Internal security processes

Risk & Compliance Readiness

• Essential Eight alignment
• SMB1001 considerations
• Cyber insurance expectations
• General security maturity review

Common Issues We Identify

Many businesses are surprised by the gaps uncovered during a review.

Some of the most common issues include:

• MFA not fully enforced
• Former staff accounts still active
• Shared passwords
• Unmanaged devices
• Incomplete backup coverage
• Excessive administrator access
• Limited visibility into security events
• Missing documentation
• Inconsistent onboarding and offboarding processes

These issues are common in growing businesses and can often be improved significantly with the right strategy and controls.

Designed for Growing Businesses

Many businesses with 20 to 150 staff sit in an awkward middle ground.

They are large enough to face meaningful cyber risk but often do not have internal security specialists or mature enterprise security processes.

Our assessments are designed specifically for growing organisations that need practical, business focused cyber security guidance rather than overly technical or theoretical reporting.

What You Receive

Following the assessment, you receive:

• A review of key security risks
• Practical recommendations
• Visibility into gaps and priorities
• Guidance aligned to your business environment
• A clearer understanding of your cyber maturity

Our focus is on helping businesses prioritise improvements that reduce risk while remaining practical and achievable.

Why Businesses Choose TechPath

Businesses choose TechPath because we combine proactive Managed IT expertise with practical cyber security guidance.

We help businesses:

• Improve visibility into security risks
• Strengthen Microsoft 365 security
• Align with frameworks and insurer expectations
• Reduce operational risk
• Build scalable and secure IT environments

Our approach focuses on practical outcomes, not unnecessary complexity.

Book a Cyber Security Assessment

If you are unsure whether your current security controls are keeping pace with your business growth, a cyber security assessment is a practical place to start.

Contact the team at TechPath to learn more about a a cyber security assessment for your business.