Cyber Security Services That Protect Your Business
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It is a business risk.
LOOKUP helps Sydney businesses reduce cyber risk, strengthen security, improve compliance and confidently prepare for future technologies like AI. We deliver practical cybersecurity solutions that protect your people, systems, data and reputation while supporting long-term business growth.
Business risks we help reduce
Cybersecurity conversations usually start with a business problem, not a product feature. Here are the risks Sydney business owners ask us about most often.
Business email compromise
Fraudulent invoices and redirected payments that cost businesses real money and client trust.
Ransomware
Encrypted systems and locked-out staff that bring operations to a complete stop.
Data breaches
Exposed client records, financial data and confidential information with lasting reputational impact.
Staff mistakes
Accidental sharing, weak passwords and misdirected emails that cause the majority of incidents.
Identity theft
Stolen credentials used to access systems, impersonate staff and move laterally through your environment.
Operational downtime
Outages that stop your team working, stop your business earning and keep clients waiting.
Loss of client trust
Security incidents that erode the confidence clients place in your business and your reputation.
Compliance failures
Missed obligations that lead to failed audits, lost contracts and regulatory consequences.
Why business leaders are investing more in cyber security
Cyber security has become a business leadership issue rather than simply an IT responsibility. Business owners, directors and executives are increasingly investing in stronger security because technology now underpins every part of their organisation.Modern businesses need to protect client information, maintain operational continuity, satisfy cyber insurance requirements and demonstrate responsible governance. As organisations adopt cloud services, Microsoft 365 and AI technologies, security becomes the foundation that enables innovation rather than restricting it.
Reduce operational risk
Controls that lower the likelihood and impact of incidents disrupting your business.
Protect client trust
Security that safeguards the relationships and reputation your business has built.
Support cyber insurance requirements
Controls and reporting that help satisfy insurer expectations and keep cover in place.
Improve business continuity
Resilience planning that keeps your business running when technology fails or incidents occur.
Strengthen governance
Clear accountability, policies and oversight that give leaders confidence in their posture.
Prepare for responsible AI adoption
Security foundations that make AI adoption safer rather than introducing new exposure.
Cyber security is no longer about preventing attacks. It is about building a resilient business that can confidently embrace the future.
What great cyber security looks like
Strong security is not about buying more software. It is about building a resilient business where your people, data and systems are protected and your team can work with confidence.
Protected business data
Client information, financial records and intellectual property secured against unauthorised access.
Reduced cyber risk
Practical, proportionate controls that lower the likelihood and impact of security incidents.
Confident staff
Employees who know how to spot threats, use tools safely and work without constant worry.
Secure Microsoft 365
Identities, permissions and data governance configured to protect your cloud workplace.
Business continuity
Backups, recovery plans and tested processes that keep your business running when things go wrong.
Compliance confidence
Evidence and reporting that make audits, tenders and client questionnaires straightforward.
AI-ready security
Security foundations that support responsible AI adoption without exposing your business.
Executive visibility
Clear reporting that gives leadership a real picture of risk, posture and progress.
The Essential Eight: a strategic business framework
The Essential Eight is the Australian Signals Directorate's baseline set of eight mitigation strategies. It is not just a compliance checklist — it is a practical framework that supports business resilience, cyber insurance readiness, government expectations and modern security maturity.
Business resilience
Controls that reduce downtime and help your business recover quickly from incidents.
Cyber insurance readiness
Insurers increasingly expect Essential Eight alignment before offering cover or setting premiums.
Government expectations
Mandatory for federal entities and increasingly required by larger clients and tender processes.
AI readiness
A secure foundation is a prerequisite for introducing AI tools like Microsoft Copilot safely.
Cyber Secure includes Essential Eight compliance tooling and assessment, so your business can demonstrate alignment with the framework without engaging a separate security consultancy.
Cybersecurity Plans Built for Business Outcomes
Every business faces different risks. Our two cybersecurity plans are built around outcomes — reducing downtime, protecting client data, supporting compliance and preparing your business for AI — rather than simply bundling licences.
CyberProtect
The security baseline for most Sydney businesses. CyberProtect reduces the risk of ransomware, business email compromise and operational downtime with managed endpoint security, email and web filtering, MFA, cloud backup and staff awareness training — all included in a single per-user price.
It pairs with our managed IT services in Sydney to keep your whole environment running securely, so your team can work with confidence and your business stays resilient.
CyberSecure
For businesses that need more than a baseline — accounting firms, law firms, financial services and organisations answering to auditors, insurers or client security questionnaires. CyberSecure adds continuous monitoring, compliance evidence, penetration testing and governance tooling.
It includes everything in CyberProtect plus 24/7 SOC monitoring, Essential Eight compliance, dark web monitoring, advanced phishing simulations, vulnerability scanning, Microsoft Secure Score optimisation and an annual penetration test valued at $15,000.
Cyber Protect starts at $85 per user per month and Cyber Secure at $150 per user per month, with every tool and licence included in the price. Full inclusions and combined pricing are on our cyber security pricing page.
Compliance and governance that reduce risk
Compliance is not about satisfying auditors. It is about building the controls, evidence and governance that reduce business risk, build client trust and keep your organisation ready for what comes next.
Essential Eight
The Australian baseline framework for reducing common cyber attacks.
ISO 27001
Alignment support for businesses pursuing or maintaining information security management certification.
Microsoft Secure Score
Continuous optimisation of your Microsoft 365 security configuration.
Identity governance
User access reviews, privileged access management and lifecycle controls.
Conditional Access
Policies that control who can access what, from where and on which devices.
Cyber insurance readiness
Controls and reporting that support insurance applications and renewals.
Vendor security questionnaires
Evidence and documentation that make client and partner due diligence straightforward.
Preparing your business for AI
Successful AI adoption depends on secure foundations. Before introducing tools like Microsoft Copilot, your business needs identity protection, secure Microsoft 365 configuration, reliable data, appropriate access controls, governance, security policies, staff awareness and clear technology standards.
Identity protection
Secure user identities with MFA, conditional access and privileged account management.
Secure Microsoft 365
Permissions, SharePoint access and Teams configuration reviewed before AI deployment.
Reliable business data
Clean, organised and governed data so AI tools surface accurate information.
Access controls
Right-sized permissions that prevent AI tools exposing sensitive information.
Governance
Acceptable-use policies, data retention rules and accountability frameworks.
Security policies
Controls that protect AI-integrated systems from new attack vectors.
Staff awareness
Training so employees use AI tools responsibly and recognise risks.
Technology standards
Consistent, managed environments that support safe AI adoption.
Cybersecurity is one of the foundations of responsible AI adoption. Assess your AI readiness before introducing AI tools to your business.
Industries we support
Every industry faces different security, privacy and compliance requirements. LOOKUP tailors its approach to the way your sector works.
Areas we support
LOOKUP supports businesses throughout Greater Sydney from our Rockdale headquarters, with appointment-only client meeting locations in Sydney CBD, Kensington and Parramatta.
Why businesses choose LOOKUP
Business-first advice
Recommendations based on what your business needs, not what we want to sell.
25+ years of experience
More than two decades helping Australian businesses solve real security problems.
Security-first approach
Security is built into everything we do, not added on after the fact.
Microsoft expertise
Deep experience managing, securing and optimising Microsoft 365 environments.
Compliance support
Practical help with Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and client security questionnaires.
Long-term partnerships
We work with clients over years, not one-off projects. Your security is our responsibility.
Security is only effective when people trust it
The strongest cyber security solutions are the ones employees actually use. Technology alone cannot protect a business. Successful security combines modern technology, practical governance, staff awareness and clear processes.LOOKUP focuses on building security that supports productivity rather than creating unnecessary complexity. When security is practical, people adopt it. When people adopt it, businesses become safer.
Simple security
Tools and processes that fit naturally into the way your team already works.
Clear governance
Policies people understand, rather than rules nobody reads or follows.
Confident staff
Training and awareness that help employees spot threats and work safely.
Long-term resilience
Security that strengthens over time as your business grows and evolves.
How often should our business complete a cyber risk assessment?
At minimum annually, and whenever your business undergoes significant change — new systems, new locations, staff growth or regulatory shifts. Regular assessments keep your security posture current as threats and your environment evolve.
What is the Essential Eight?
The Essential Eight is the Australian Signals Directorate's baseline set of eight mitigation strategies designed to reduce the risk of common cyber attacks. It is mandatory for federal government entities and increasingly requested by larger clients, insurers and tender processes. Essential Eight compliance tooling and assessment are included in Cyber Secure.
Should we pursue ISO 27001?
It depends on your industry, client base and growth plans. ISO 27001 is valuable for businesses that need to demonstrate a formal information security management system to clients or regulators. We can help you assess whether it is the right investment and support alignment where appropriate.
How secure is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is secure by design, but its security depends heavily on how your tenant is configured. Default permissions, unmanaged SharePoint access and weak identity controls can expose sensitive information. We help optimise your Microsoft 365 configuration, including Microsoft Secure Score, conditional access and data governance.
Can cybersecurity prepare our business for AI?
Yes. AI tools like Microsoft Copilot surface information based on existing user permissions, so identity protection, data governance and access controls are prerequisites. Cybersecurity is one of the foundations of responsible AI adoption — without it, AI can expose sensitive information your business never intended to share.
Do you provide ongoing monitoring?
Yes. Cyber Protect includes security monitoring during helpdesk hours, and Cyber Secure adds 24/7 SOC monitoring for continuous coverage. Ongoing monitoring means threats are detected and addressed before they become incidents.
Can LOOKUP work with our existing IT provider?
Our cyber security plans are designed to sit on top of Managed Services, because securing an environment we don't manage means we can't guarantee the controls stay in place. If you have an existing provider, talk to us about how a transition or co-managed arrangement could work.
What industries do you support?
We work with accounting firms, law firms, financial services organisations, real estate and property businesses, construction and property-development companies, franchise groups and HVAC and field-service businesses. Each industry has different security, privacy and compliance requirements, and we tailor our approach accordingly.
What areas do you service?
We support businesses across Greater Sydney from our Rockdale headquarters, including St George, Sydney CBD, the Sydney Airport corridor, the Southern Business Corridor, the Eastern Suburbs and Parramatta & Western Sydney. Client meetings are available by appointment in Sydney CBD, Kensington and Parramatta.
How quickly can you improve our security posture?
Core controls — endpoint protection, MFA, email filtering and backup — are typically deployed during onboarding within a few weeks. Deeper improvements like Essential Eight alignment, conditional access policies and penetration testing follow a planned schedule. We will give you a clear timeline with your onboarding quote.
Client Testimonial
"After LOOKUP onboarded us, downtime was cut by 40%, and compliance audits have never gone smoother. Now, we're prepared to introduce AI-driven automation safely."
John Comino
CEO/Director, Alfa Insurance Brokers
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You can't fix what you don't know. Book a consultation now and receive a risk review with a clear, prioritised action plan to reduce business risk, strengthen governance and prepare for AI.
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