Protecting Digital Devices
Digital devices are central to running any small business, making cybersecurity essential. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre has released three new ‘how to’ guides to help small businesses protect the devices they use most: Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
These guides give practical, step-by-step instructions for securing each platform. They show business owners and staff how to configure security settings, protect sensitive data, and reduce the risk of threats like phishing, ransomware, or account compromise. The advice goes beyond general tips and aligns with international standards as well as Australia’s own protective frameworks.
The guides are written for non-technical users, making it easier to put essential protections in place on phones, laptops, and tablets that are used for financial workflows, client communications, and cloud-based accounting systems. They also help businesses stay on top of privacy and data protection obligations.
For small businesses without dedicated IT support, these guides are a practical way to build cyber resilience. They work well alongside the ACSC’s broader Small Business Cyber Security Guide and are particularly useful when onboarding staff who use personal devices for work. Following the guidelines makes it easier to maintain consistent security across your team and reduce everyday risks.
Download the guide for your device or operating system:
