Five computers fighting over one printer. Half your crew cannot see the shared drive. Someone has plugged in a cheap home router and now nothing behaves. Network problems slow down every business, but a lot of Perth companies just put up with it because they reckon fixing it will cost a fortune.
Setting up a proper business network is not rocket science. You need equipment that actually works well together, cabling run to the right spots, and sensible settings so your team can just get on with their jobs instead of wrestling with the tech all day.
We have wired networks in older Perth homes‑turned‑offices where running cables means getting creative in the roof space. We have installed mesh Wi‑Fi systems in big warehouses where one lonely router could never cover the whole shed. We have linked offices across multiple levels in CBD towers where the internet comes in on one floor and everyone works a couple of levels away.
The biggest networking mistake Perth businesses make? Relying on home‑grade gear for serious workloads. That $89 router from the electronics store simply cannot cope with 15 people on video calls, cloud apps, and streaming at the same time. It will choke, crash, and drag your whole office to a crawl. Business networks need business‑grade equipment, and we help you choose solid, reliable gear without blowing the budget.
A few weeks back, a Perth agency rang after their accountant spotted something odd. Money was quietly being sent to an overseas account they had never heard of. Turned out attackers had been sitting inside their systems for months, reading emails and watching transactions, just waiting for the right moment to strike. A proper digital security check would have picked them up in the first week.
Plenty of Perth businesses assume they are “secure enough” because they have antivirus installed. That is like locking the front door while leaving every window wide open. Real security means looking at the whole picture – your network, devices, software, staff habits, and all the little cracks attackers actually use to get in.
We run digital security checks that show you exactly where you are vulnerable. We scan your network for open ports and weak spots. We check if your software is out of date and full of known security holes. We test how easy it would be to crack your passwords. We look for malware hiding quietly in the background. We review who has access to what and confirm your data is being backed up – and that those backups are protected.
On average, a full security check uncovers 8–12 serious issues that Perth businesses had no idea about. Servers running software that has not been updated in years. Admin passwords set to “admin123”. Staff with full access to finance systems when they only need to view reports. Ex‑employees whose accounts are still active months after they left. We do not just dump a scary report on your desk – we rank the risks and give you a clear, practical plan to fix the most dangerous problems first.
Not long ago, a Perth clinic was locked out of its patient system after suspicious logins started popping up from overseas. The software shut everything down to protect the data. The attackers had grabbed a password that was reused across work email, personal email, socials, and streaming services. One breach handed them the lot.
Passwords are usually the weakest link in your security chain because people are bad at creating and managing them. “Password123”, “Perth2024”, your pet’s name, or your birthday – hackers crack these in seconds using huge leaked password lists and tools that can try thousands of guesses a second. Strong passwords look random and ugly, and that is exactly why they work.
We set up proper password systems and multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for Perth businesses. We help your team create strong, unique passwords, roll out password managers so nobody has to memorise dozens of logins, and turn on MFA anywhere it is supported. MFA means you need two things to log in – something you know (your password) and something you have (your phone, a code, a security key, or a fingerprint). Even if someone steals your password, they still cannot get in without that second factor.
A lot of businesses push back on MFA because it feels like extra hassle. Then they get hit with an account breach, invoice fraud, or ransomware and realise an extra ten seconds per login would have saved them tens of thousands of dollars and weeks of cleanup. We set up tools like 1Password or LastPass, configure MFA using Microsoft or Google Authenticator, and train your team so the process is simple enough that everyone actually uses it.
It only takes one dodgy click. A Perth real estate agent opens what looks like an Australia Post email. “Your package couldn’t be delivered.” They click the link. A few minutes later, every file on the computer is locked and a ransom note appears. That is ransomware doing its thing. When you catch it early and have solid backups, proper virus removal can turn a disaster into a close call.
Viruses, spyware, and other malware are everywhere online. They hide in email attachments, shady websites, fake updates, cracked software, and USB sticks someone found in a car park. Signs you are infected include sudden slowdowns, constant pop‑ups, your home page changing on its own, antivirus refusing to stay on, files vanishing, or contacts getting strange emails from you that you never wrote. The nastiest malware tries to stay hidden, quietly stealing data and watching what you do until it is ready to strike.
We remove all types of malicious software from computers and networks across Perth. That includes classic viruses that corrupt files, spyware that nicks passwords and banking details, ransomware that locks everything, and Trojans that give attackers a secret back door. We use professional‑grade tools that go much deeper than basic consumer antivirus. We scan in safe mode, check startup entries, browser extensions, system folders, and all the corners normal scans often miss.
Most infections start the same way – with an email attachment or link that should never have been opened. An invoice you were not expecting. A delivery notice that does not quite match any order. After we clean your systems, we do not just walk away. We show you how the infection happened, update your software, tighten your antivirus settings, and teach your staff how to spot dodgy emails before they click. Getting people into the habit of pausing for a few seconds before opening links or attachments would prevent a huge chunk of malware incidents in Perth businesses.
