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Free Cybersecurity Solution to Protect Queensland’s Small Businesses

Small and medium-sized businesses across Queensland will soon have free access to a new cybersecurity solution, thanks to a $15 million investment from the Miles Labor Government.

This new initiative, part of the $250 million Queensland Small Business Strategy, aims to protect businesses from online threats like phishing, scams, hacking, and data breaches – at no extra cost to business owners.

Cryptoloc, a Queensland-based cybersecurity firm, has been chosen to roll out the solution, which will provide essential preventative and protective measures like network security, multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and operational controls.

The initiative also includes cybersecurity compliance training and awareness workshops that will be delivered in regional hubs – boosting local awareness and skills – and will be progressively rolled out over the coming months.

The new tools means that small businesses in regional Queensland will benefit from the same level of cyber protection as those in the cities, ensuring they stay safe in an increasingly digital economy.

In Australia, the average cost per cybercrime is $46,000 for small businesses, and $97,200 for medium businesses.

Find out more about the $15 million Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises initiative.