Cybersecurity is now at the forefront of most organisational strategic thinking. Cyber breaches pose a real and significant risk to every organisation & reputation, profitability, efficiency and in many cases to their continuing viability. Over 30% of all businesses that suffer a serious data breach are unable to recover and ultimately close down. Without effective expert advice, most organisations do not understand their risk or what to put in place to protect their data, operations and reputation.
At Mercury IT, we have always had a security focus across every service we do, however in 2017 we created our dedicated IT Security department to provide an increased focus on Cyber Security. Utilising extensive experience backed by academic and industry certifications, our Security department has the capability to provide insightful consulting services to both existing and new clients. Our services include:
- Security Strategy and Planning, including Security Policy creation and implementation
- Risk and vulnerability assessments
- Security assessments and improvement plans
- Compliance check design and implementation
- Threat analysis and threat trends
- Incident Response and advanced investigation and analytics
- Cybersecurity training services
- Disaster Recover and Business Continuity Planning
- Security solution design such as mobile and cloud, pen testing, secure systems engineering, identity and access management, system test and evaluation and crypto management
FAQs
Cybersecurity consulting is the foundation of effective risk management. A consultant identifies and assesses your specific cyber risks—data breach, ransomware, business email compromise, compliance failures—and quantifies their potential business impact. They then provide a prioritised plan with the exact policies, controls, and solutions needed to mitigate those risks. This moves your business from an unknown risk posture to a managed and insurable position. Mercury IT's consultants hold CISSP certification and specialise in translating technical risks into business terms for executives and boards.
You should engage a consultant when you need an expert, independent assessment of your business's cybersecurity. This is crucial if you need to achieve compliance with a standard like Essential Eight or ISO 27001, are unsure of your current risk level, need to develop an AI governance policy, have experienced a security incident and require expert-led response, or are preparing for a cyber insurance application or renewal. Mercury IT provides consulting engagements ranging from single assessments to ongoing virtual CISO services.
Mercury IT specialises in cybersecurity consulting for regulated industries including healthcare practices, aged care facilities, legal firms, and financial services—sectors where data breaches carry severe penalties under the Privacy Act. We also protect manufacturing and construction businesses facing intellectual property theft risks, and not-for-profit organisations that are increasingly targeted due to limited security resources. Our consultants hold CISSP and CCIE certifications, our organisation is ISO 27001 certified, and our assessors have completed the official Essential Eight Assessment Course designed by the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre.
Our consultants act as your expert guide through complex compliance requirements. They translate regulations like the Privacy Act, Essential Eight, or industry-specific standards into a clear, actionable plan for your business. They help you write the necessary policies, implement required technical controls, and establish governance frameworks including board reporting and AI steering committees. This creates the documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance and due diligence to auditors, insurers, and regulators.
Yes, audit preparation is a core service Mercury IT offers. Our consultants perform a pre-audit gap analysis to identify and remediate compliance issues before the official auditors arrive. We help you gather all required documentation and technical evidence, prepare your team for auditor interviews, and ensure you can demonstrate your controls are operating effectively. This preparation dramatically improves audit outcomes and reduces the stress and disruption of the audit process.
A virtual CISO (vCISO) provides strategic security leadership without the cost of a full-time executive hire. Mercury IT's vCISO service delivers ongoing security strategy, board-level reporting, policy development, vendor management oversight, incident response leadership, and compliance guidance. This can be a standalone engagement or combined with our managed security services. For organisations that already have an MSP or MSSP, our vCISO service provides the executive-level oversight and assurance that gives boards and leadership confidence in their security posture.
