Streamlined Assessment for Small Businesses with New HAT Distribution Agreement Regarding Essential Eight Assessment Ease
In a significant move to enhance the cybersecurity posture of Australian businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), UK-based CyberSmart has partnered with Australian technology distributor HAT Distribution. This partnership aims to offer SMEs and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) complete cyber confidence.
CyberSmart, a company focused on cybersecurity solutions and resilience, is known for its policy enforcement tool, CyberSmart Active Protect. This tool is designed to help businesses attain and maintain government-approved cybersecurity standards, including the Essential Eight, a series of baseline cybersecurity mitigation strategies and practices recognized by the Australian government.
The CyberSmart platform, tailored for MSPs and SMEs, is now available to Australian businesses through the HAT Distribution partnership. Australian SMEs will gain access to CyberSmart Active Protect, an on-device agent for comprehensive endpoint monitoring and cybersecurity awareness training.
For MSPs, the partnership with CyberSmart presents a consultative business opportunity to guide clients on a transformative journey toward stronger cyber defences. The partnership will provide businesses in Australia with Essential Eight assessment tools, helping them reduce the risk of cyber attacks.
Jamie Akhtar, the CEO and Co-founder of CyberSmart, expressed excitement about expanding into the Australian market with HAT Distribution. He commented on the impact of cyberattacks on SMEs in the sector and the need for robust cyber defences.
HAT Distribution GM Josh Gammer also expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that it will potentially improve the cybersecurity posture of Australian businesses. He believes that this partnership will provide businesses in Australia with year-round assurance.
Cybercrime is a worldwide business, and CyberSmart's expansion into the Australian market aims to offer small and medium-sized businesses complete cyber confidence. CyberSmart Active Protect regularly monitors and reports the status of a device, identifying vulnerabilities and providing simple step-by-step walkthroughs on how to fix them.
MSPs and SMEs, a critical segment in the economy, often face challenges with maintaining robust cyber defences. This partnership between HAT Distribution and CyberSmart is expected to address these challenges, offering a comprehensive solution for cybersecurity compliance and resilience.
The HAT Distribution and CyberSmart partnership is a significant step forward in enhancing the cybersecurity landscape in Australia. It underscores the commitment of both parties to providing businesses with the tools they need to protect themselves against the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime.
