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TechTip: Google Vault Retention: Keeping Deleted Mail for Australian Businesses

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Deleted emails don't have to be gone forever! 📧 This video shows you how to turn on Google Vault retention in 4 simple steps, so deleted mail can still be investigated. Crucial for Australian businesses. #GoogleWorkspace #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Disclaimer: Steps accurate at publishing, menus can change. Don't make changes if unsure. How to change it (Google Vault (vault.google.com)): 1. Sign in to vault.google.com with an account holding Vault privileges. 2. Go to Retention > Default rules and select Gmail. 3. Set a retention duration that matches your record-keeping obligations (many Australian businesses use seven years), and choose to keep messages even after users delete them. 4. Save, then add Custom rules under Retention > Custom rules for the organisational units or accounts that need longer holds. Check it worked: Delete a test message and empty the bin, then search for it in Vault > Matters — it still appears. More info (full article): https://securemyemail.com.au/blog/google-vault-retention-keeping-deleted-mail-for-australian-businesses Watch the short explainer: https://securemyemail.com.au/api/public/content-image/2026-08-26/google-vault-retention-keeping-deleted-mail-for-australian-businesses-short-mtan14f6-1onj4.mp4 Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Complimentary 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit Disclaimer: These steps are accurate at the time of publishing, but email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're not confident, please don't change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email service. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Disclaimer: These steps are accurate at the time of publishing, but email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're not confident, please don't change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email service. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

TechTip: Boost Email Security: Google Vault Retention for Australian SMBs

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Deleted emails shouldn't disappear forever! 📧 Learn how to activate Google Vault retention to protect your business and meet compliance. We walk through the steps to secure your Google Workspace. #GoogleWorkspace #EmailSecurity #AustralianBusiness Disclaimer: These steps are accurate at the time of publishing, but email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're not confident, please don't change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email service. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement. How to change it (Google Vault (vault.google.com)): 1. Sign in to vault.google.com with an account holding Vault privileges. 2. Go to Retention > Default rules and select Gmail. 3. Set a retention duration that matches your record-keeping obligations (many Australian businesses use seven years), and choose to keep messages even after users delete them. 4. Save, then add Custom rules under Retention > Custom rules for the organisational units or accounts that need longer holds. Check it worked: Delete a test message and empty the bin, then search for it in Vault > Matters — it still appears. More info (full article): https://securemyemail.com.au/blog/boost-email-security-google-vault-retention-for-australian-smbs Watch the short explainer: https://securemyemail.com.au/api/public/content-image/2026-08-26/boost-email-security-google-vault-retention-for-australian-smbs-short-mt9gsquk-2ngqq.mp4 Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Complimentary 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit Disclaimer: These steps are accurate at the time of publishing, but email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're not confident, please don't change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email service. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Disclaimer: These steps are accurate at the time of publishing, but email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're not confident, please don't change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email service. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Tech Tip: Stop Email Spoofing — Strengthen Google Workspace with DMARC Quarantine

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Protect Your Business from Email Impersonation 🔐📧 Cybercriminals can spoof your domain to make fraudulent emails look legitimate. Strengthen your Google Workspace security with DMARC Quarantine and help prevent suspicious emails from reaching inboxes. Impersonation prevention saves your business and this is a simple solution Follow these simple steps to protect your domain, your reputation, and your customers. #GoogleWorkspace #EmailSecurity #CyberSecurity Disclaimer: Steps accurate at time of publishing. Not responsible for unguided changes. How to change it (Google Admin console for DKIM, your DNS host for the records): 1. In admin.google.com go to Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Authenticate email, generate the DKIM key for your domain and publish the TXT record it gives you. 2. At your DNS provider confirm your SPF record ends with include:_spf.google.com ~all. 3. Add a TXT record named _dmarc.yourdomain.com.au with v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com.au; pct=100 and leave it for two to four weeks. 4. Once the aggregate reports show only your legitimate senders passing, edit the record and change p=none to p=quarantine. Check it worked: Send a message to an external mailbox and check the headers show spf=pass, dkim=pass and dmarc=pass. Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Complimentary 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit Disclaimer: The steps are accurate at the time of publishing but email platform menus and defaults change; if the reader is not confident they should not change settings themselves because incorrect changes can disrupt email service; and SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Disclaimer: The steps are accurate at the time of publishing but email platform menus and defaults change; if the reader is not confident they should not change settings themselves because incorrect changes can disrupt email service; and SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

TechTip: Microsoft 365 Security Audit for Small Business: Dedicated Admin Accounts

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Secure your Microsoft 365 admin accounts! Learn how to use dedicated admin accounts to protect your business's data. Essential for your Microsoft 365 security audit for small business. #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Disclaimer: Steps accurate at time of publishing. Proceed with caution. SecureMyEmail not responsible for self-implemented changes. How to change it (Microsoft 365 admin center and Microsoft Entra admin center): 1. In admin.microsoft.com go to Users > Active users and create a new cloud-only account such as admin.neil@yourdomain.com.au with no mailbox licence. 2. In entra.microsoft.com go to Entra ID > Roles and administrators and assign the Global Administrator role to that new account. 3. Sign in once as the new account, register phishing-resistant MFA (a passkey or security key), and record the recovery details offline. 4. Return to Roles and administrators and remove admin roles from the day-to-day mailbox accounts that no longer need them. Check it worked: Entra ID > Roles and administrators > Global Administrator lists only the dedicated admin accounts and one break-glass account. Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Complimentary 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit Disclaimer: The steps provided are accurate at the time of publishing. However, email platform menus and default settings can change without notice. If you are not confident in making these changes yourself, you should not proceed, as incorrect modifications can disrupt your email service and overall business operations. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Disclaimer: The steps provided are accurate at the time of publishing. However, email platform menus and default settings can change without notice. If you are not confident in making these changes yourself, you should not proceed, as incorrect modifications can disrupt your email service and overall business operations. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

TechTip: Google Workspace Super Admin Security: Require Keys for Admins

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Boost your Google Workspace super admin security! Protect against account takeovers with this easy step-by-step fix. #GoogleWorkspace #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Disclaimer: steps accurate at time of publishing, but menus change. Unconfident? Don't make changes. SecureMyEmail takes no responsibility for changes made without our direct involvement. How to change it (Google Admin console (admin.google.com)): 1. Sign in to admin.google.com and create an organisational unit or group containing your administrator accounts. 2. Go to Security > Authentication > 2-Step Verification and select that group. 3. Set Methods to Only security key (or Any except verification codes if you also allow passkeys), and set Enforcement to On. 4. Register at least two keys per admin, save backup codes offline, then Save the policy. Check it worked: Sign in as an admin — Google prompts for the security key or passkey and refuses code-based methods. Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Complimentary 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit Disclaimer: The steps provided are accurate at the time of publishing. However, email platform menus and default settings frequently change. If you are not confident in making these changes yourself, please do not proceed. Incorrect configuration can severely disrupt your email service and business operations. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Disclaimer: The steps provided are accurate at the time of publishing. However, email platform menus and default settings frequently change. If you are not confident in making these changes yourself, please do not proceed. Incorrect configuration can severely disrupt your email service and business operations. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

TechTip: Boost Gmail Security: Turn On Enhanced Pre-Delivery Scanning

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Boost Gmail security now! Learn to turn on enhanced pre-delivery message scanning step-by-step. Protect your business from phishing and malware. #GmailSecurity #CyberSecurity #GoogleWorkspace Disclaimer: menus can change, proceed with caution, we're not responsible for changes made without our direct involvement. How to change it (Google Admin console (admin.google.com)): 1. Sign in to admin.google.com and go to Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Safety. 2. Scroll to Spoofing and authentication and Attachments and turn on the protections for encrypted attachments, scripts from untrusted senders and anomalous attachment types. 3. Under Links and external images turn on Identify links behind shortened URLs, Scan linked images and Show warning prompt for any click on links to untrusted domains. 4. Set each protection's action to Quarantine or Move to spam rather than Keep in inbox with a warning, then Save. Check it worked: Admin console > Reporting > Reports > Spam filter shows messages being caught, and Admin quarantine starts collecting items. Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit Disclaimer: The information provided is for general guidance. Email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're unsure, do not change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for general guidance. Email platform menus and defaults can change. If you're unsure, do not change settings yourself, as incorrect modifications can disrupt email. SecureMyEmail accepts no responsibility for loss or damage caused by changes made without our direct involvement.

Closing Microsoft 365 Security Gaps for Australian Small Businesses (video explainer)

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M365 security gaps hurting Australian small businesses. Missing Conditional Access settings leaves you vulnerable. Get a Microsoft 365 security audit for small business. #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Boost Your Security: Microsoft 365 security audit for small business

Is your business truly secure? 🛡️ A Microsoft 365 security audit for small business often reveals one simple fix: separate your admin and daily-driver accounts. It's a game-changer for cyber safety, protecting against widespread damage from a single breach. Are your admin accounts segregated? #CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Boost Your Security: Microsoft 365 security audit for small business (video explainer)

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Stop cyber threats now. Separate your admin and user accounts today. Essential for Microsoft 365 security audit for small business. #CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #SmallBusinessTips Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Legacy Authentication: Biggest Microsoft 365 Security Audit for Small Business Risk

Stop leaving your M365 exposed! Legacy authentication is the biggest threat to your Microsoft 365 security for small business, letting hackers bypass MFA. Learn why blocking it is non-negotiable for Australian businesses. Are you protected? #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Legacy Authentication: Biggest Microsoft 365 Security Audit for Small Business Risk (video explainer)

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Is your M365 exposed? Legacy auth is the biggest risk for Australian small businesses. Protect your Microsoft 365 security audit for small business. #M365Security #CyberSafety #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Essential Microsoft 365 security settings for Australian small businesses

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Microsoft Intune device compliance basics for Australian SMBs (video explainer)

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Secure your business. Intune device compliance basics for a 20-person business is essential. Protect your Microsoft 365 data now. #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Cyber insurance renewals: essential security for Australian small business (video explainer)

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Cyber insurance getting tough? Australian small businesses need essential security now. Protect your business & renew your policy. #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness #SmallBizSecurity Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Cyber insurance renewals: essential security for Australian small business

Cyber insurance renewals are getting tough for Australian small businesses! Insurers now demand concrete proof of your cybersecurity. Implementing essential security for Australian small business like MFA isn't optional anymore—it's critical for policy renewal. Are your cyber defences strong enough? #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness #SmallBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Notifiable Data Breaches: What Your SMB Must Do in the First 72 Hours

Breach detected? The clock is ticking! For Notifiable Data Breaches: SMB First 72 Hours in Australia, swift action is legally required. Protect your business and customers by understanding what to do immediately. Are you prepared? #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Notifiable Data Breaches: What Your SMB Must Do in the First 72 Hours (video explainer)

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Data breach hitting your SMB? 72 hours is all you have to respond under Australian law. Learn your obligations for Notifiable Data Breaches: SMB First 72 Hours. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Google Workspace Security Audit for Small Business: Sharing Risks

Is your Google Workspace leaking client files? Default sharing settings often expose sensitive data without you knowing. A Google Workspace security audit for small business is non-negotiable for Australian SMBs. Don't let quiet exposures become big problems. Have you checked your sharing settings lately? #GoogleWorkspace #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Google Workspace Security Audit for Small Business: Sharing Risks (video explainer)

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Is your Google Workspace secure? Unseen sharing settings can expose client files. Protect your Google Workspace security audit for small business. #GoogleWorkspace #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Email Security Protocols: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Australian Small Business (video explainer)

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Stop email scams! 📧 SPF, DKIM, DMARC for Australian small business email security. Protect your brand, prevent fraud. #EmailSecurity #CyberSafety #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Email Security Protocols: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Australian Small Business

Is your business email truly secure? 📧 Understanding SPF, DKIM, and DMARC is crucial for Australian small business owners. These protocols stop email impersonation and protect your reputation. It's about more than just spam filters; it's about trust. Is your email configured to fight cybercrime effectively? #EmailSecurity #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Microsoft 365 security audit for small business: Shadow IT risks

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Shadow IT in M365 is a hidden threat! Unapproved apps can leak your data. A Microsoft 365 security audit helps. #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #DataProtection Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Why MFA isn't enough to stop business email compromise in Australia

Is your MFA a false sense of security? 🤔 Multi-Factor Authentication alone isn't enough to stop advanced Business Email Compromise. Cybercriminals are bypassing it, putting your business at risk. For a robust Microsoft 365 security audit for small business, you need layered defences. Is your email truly protected? #Microsoft365 #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Boost your cyber security: Admin accounts and privileged access

Is your business truly secure? Separate your daily login from admin accounts to boost your cyber security. It's a simple, practical step that makes a huge difference, especially for Australian small businesses. Are your accounts separated? #CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Boost your cyber security: Admin accounts and privileged access (video explainer)

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Secure your business! Separate admin accounts boost your cyber security. #CyberSecurity #AustralianBusiness #Microsoft365 Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Notifiable data breaches: what an Australian practice must do in 30 days (video explainer)

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Notifiable data breaches: what an Australian practice must do in 30 days Health service providers are covered by the Privacy Act regardless of turnover. Here's what the NDB scheme requires when a mailbox is compromised. Read it: https://securemyemail.com.au/blog/notifiable-data-breach-obligations-healthcare Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

What a Google Workspace security audit actually checks (video explainer)

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What a Google Workspace security audit actually checks Beyond 'turn on 2FA' — the twelve settings that decide whether a mailbox compromise stays contained or turns into a payment-redirection claim. Read it: https://securemyemail.com.au/blog/what-a-google-workspace-security-audit-checks Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

The Essential Eight, translated for a 20-person Australian business (video explainer)

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The Essential Eight, translated for a 20-person Australian business The ACSC's Essential Eight was written for government agencies. Here's what Maturity Level One honestly means when you're a 20-person firm running Microsoft 365. Read it: https://securemyemail.com.au/blog/essential-eight-for-australian-small-business Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Answering the cyber insurance questionnaire honestly (video explainer)

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Answering the cyber insurance questionnaire honestly Insurers now ask specific, checkable questions about your email tenant. Guessing at the answers is how claims get reduced. Read it: https://securemyemail.com.au/blog/cyber-insurance-questionnaire-email-controls Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Boost Microsoft 365 security audit for small business with Admin Accounts (15s video)

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Stop cyber threats now! Separate your admin accounts for a stronger Microsoft 365 security audit for small business. #CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #SmallBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Why Separate Admin Account Security is Critical for Your Business

Tired of cyber stress? 😟 Separate admin accounts are a game-changer for your 'microsoft 365 security audit for small business'. This simple step massively boosts your defence against cyber threats. Are your admin accounts segregated? #CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #AustralianBusiness Book an audit: https://securemyemail.com.au/audit Or grab a free 15-minute chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit

Legacy Authentication: Still Microsoft 365's Biggest Risk

Legacy authentication in Microsoft 365 remains a critical security vulnerability, despite being an older technology. It's essentially an open door for cybercriminals, even if you've implemented Multi-Factor Authentication elsewhere. Blocking these outdated protocols is a fundamental step to secure your business against account compromise and business email compromise, as highlighted by organisations like the ACSC. Don't let an old vulnerability undermine your modern security efforts. Is your M365 environment truly secure from this often-overlooked risk? Book a free 15-minute M365/Google Workspace audit chat with Neil (CISSP): https://calendly.com/netlogyx/m365audit