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IT Leadership & Security: a fractional CIO and CISO for your business

Secure, well-run IT, led by someone who has done it for 25+ years.

Virtual CIO and CISO leadership, security aligned to the Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and NIST, and the managed services to run it, for growing businesses in Perth and Sydney.

Most AI consultants don't know security. Most IT firms don't know growth. We do both.

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Allan Lindhardt

25+ years in IT and IT security

When businesses bring us in

One project, one review, or an ongoing IT lead. Start where the need is.

Choosing a new IT provider

We scope what you need, run the tender and compare quotes like for like, so you choose on value, not the sales pitch.

Scoping a new IT project

An office move, a cloud migration, a new phone system or a Microsoft 365 rollout: scoped, costed and planned before you sign anything.

An independent review of your IT team or provider

A second opinion on what has been set up, what it costs and where the risks are. No product to sell you.

An IT strategy and roadmap

Where your technology needs to be in 1 to 5 years, and the steps to get there, in plain English for your board.

Cyber insurance and compliance deadlines

Insurance questionnaires, Essential Eight targets or a client's security review, answered properly and on time.

After a scare

A phishing hit, a lost laptop or a near miss. We find out what happened, close the gap and stop it happening again.

ONGOING

Your Fractional CIO and CISO

Executive IT and security leadership, part time. The roles you would hire for, without the full-time salary.

A seat at your leadership table

Joins your leadership meetings, owns the IT agenda and reports back in plain English.

Your IT and security strategy owner

A 1 to 5 year roadmap kept current, so every IT dollar has a reason.

Your provider and vendor manager

Holds your IT provider and vendors to account on service, cost and contracts.

Your security and risk lead

Risk register, Essential Eight uplift, cyber insurance readiness and incident planning.

Your IT budget keeper

Licences, subscriptions and contracts reviewed, so you stop paying for what you don't use.

Your IT project lead

Big IT projects scoped, tendered and delivered, without you chasing anyone.

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What we look after

One accountable lead for your IT and security, from the boardroom to the firewall.

Leadership

Direction your board and team can act on.

Virtual CIO and Virtual CISO
IT strategy and 1 to 5 year roadmap
IT project management
Contract reviews and vendor negotiation

Security & compliance

Know where you stand, then close the gaps.

Essential Eight uplift, aligned to ISO 27001 and NIST
Technical IT audit and assurance
Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Security awareness training and phishing simulation
Cyber insurance readiness

Managed security & infrastructure

Protection that runs every day, not just on audit day.

Managed endpoint detection and response, monitored 24/7
Cloud identity monitoring
Managed networks, Wi-Fi, firewalls and SD-WAN
Backup and disaster recovery

Microsoft 365 & cloud

The platforms your business runs on, set up properly.

Microsoft 365 deployment, security and best practice
Azure, AWS and cloud services
Microsoft Copilot readiness and rollout

SECURITY FOR THE AI ERA

Your team is already using AI. Is it safe?

Every AI tool touches your data. We make sure your systems, permissions and policies are ready, so you get the benefit without the exposure.

Shadow AI

Staff pasting client details into free AI tools. We find what's in use, and set clear rules your team can follow.

Copilot readiness

Copilot can see whatever your people can see. We fix permissions and data before you switch it on.

Privacy Act changes

From 10 December 2026, businesses covered by the Privacy Act must explain in their privacy policy when personal information is used in automated decisions that significantly affect people.

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We work with your IT team, not against it

Our goal is not to compete with your staff or provider. It is to give them the right standards and a plan they can follow.

Independent review

We look at your setup, your risks and your goals, with no product to push.

A prioritised plan

What to fix first, what can wait, and what will make the biggest difference.

Uplift and ongoing support

We put it in place with your team or provider, then keep it current as you grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IT services do you provide?

We provide IT strategy and advisory, systems planning, vendor/tool selection, and technical guidance to help your business run reliably, scale smoothly, and avoid expensive tech mistakes.

What IT security services do you cover?

We help with security assessments, industry compliance, practical risk reduction, identity and access controls, secure configuration guidance, and security best practices for modern business environments.

Can you work with small and mid-sized businesses?

Yes. We specialise in pragmatic, business-friendly IT and security, ideal for SMEs who need “done right” guidance without enterprise complexity.

Can you review our current IT environment for risks and improvement opportunities?

Yes. We can review your setup and provide a clear, prioritised action plan: what to fix first, what can wait, and what will deliver the biggest impact.

Do you offer ongoing support or one-off projects?

Both. Some clients engage us for a one-time audit or roadmap, while others prefer ongoing IT and security support as their business grows.

Can you work with our existing staff or providers?

Yes. We commonly work with existing staff or providers where businesses require an independent review or IT staff do not have in-depth security knowledge. Our goal is not to compete with existing staff or providers, it is to empower them with the right standards and strategy they can follow independently.

How does IT security connect to AI?

Every AI tool you use touches your data. We make sure your systems, permissions and policies are ready before AI goes in, so you get the benefit without the exposure.