Who we are
Serious security for
Australian SMEs.
No shortcuts.
IronSights is an Australian-owned cyber security and technology services provider. We exist to close the security gap that leaves most SMEs dangerously exposed, with practical, accountable, measurable protection.
ISO 27001
Information Security Management
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Microsoft
Certified M365 Security Partner
Master Security Licence
000109187
Our mission
Making security
simple.
Cyber security has been made unnecessarily complex. We're here to change that for Australian businesses: clear, effective protection without the jargon.
Every Australian SME deserves enterprise-grade security. Not watered-down software. Not offshore call centres. A team that knows your business and fights for it.
Security made clear
We translate complex cyber security into plain language and practical controls. Executives get decisions they can make. Boards get reporting they can act on.
Accountable partnership
A named contact who understands your business, responds when things go wrong, and is measured on your security improvement. Not a ticket queue.
Protection proportional to risk
Every control we recommend is calibrated to your specific environment, threat exposure, and budget. Not a generic product stack applied to every client.
Our story
Built to do this
properly.
IronSights was founded to solve a problem we kept seeing: Australian SMEs facing enterprise-grade threats with no access to enterprise-grade security. The market offered either expensive, over-engineered solutions or generic software that addressed nothing real. We built IronSights to offer something different.
Sydney-based
Built in Australia, for Australia
Our focus is the specific threat environment, regulatory context, and business realities of Australian SMEs, not a global template applied locally.
Microsoft-first
Making existing tools work properly
The Microsoft 365 stack most Australian businesses already pay for can do far more than most providers configure. We build on what you have before adding complexity.
ISO certified
Standards-driven by choice
ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified. Not because we had to be, but because the disciplines behind the certifications make us measurably better at what we do.
The difference
What makes
IronSights different.
The Australian managed security market is crowded. We are deliberately built differently: assessment-led, Microsoft-first, governance-aware, and accountable. The differences matter most after the contract is signed.
01
Assessment-led, not product-led
Every engagement begins with a structured review of your environment against the Essential Eight. The remediation, tools deployed, and priorities are calibrated to your gaps, not to a vendor template applied to every client. See how this works in our Fortify service.
02
Microsoft-first, not Microsoft-only
Most Australian SMBs run Microsoft 365. We make that stack work properly before reaching for third-party tools. Where additional licensing genuinely adds value, the cost is transparent and the rationale is documented.
03
Governance-aware reporting
Our reports are written for the people who make investment decisions. Maturity progress against the Essential Eight. Incidents and what they revealed. The threat environment relevant to your sector. Not patch counts and alert volumes.
04
Named accountability
Every client has a named principal contact. The person who explains the assessment, presents the quarterly review, and answers if something goes wrong is the same person, quarter to quarter. Selling and delivering are the same team.
How we work
Our values aren't
on a poster.
Every principle here is load-bearing. They shape how we engage, how we report, and how we're held accountable.
Threat-first thinking
We hunt problems before they become incidents, not after the damage is done.
Built around your business
Every engagement is scoped to your environment, your risks, and your budget. Not a generic template.
Part of your team
We work alongside your people as a named, accountable extension of your organisation.
Certified, not just claiming it
ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified. Our quality and security standards are independently verified.
Always current
We track how threats evolve and update your controls accordingly, month on month.
Nothing hidden
Every report tells you what changed, what it means, and what comes next. In plain language.
What clients say
Real voices from Australian businesses we protect.
“We weren’t looking for fear or complexity, we just wanted a clear picture of where we stood and what to focus on. IronSights delivered that. The advice was direct, practical, and aligned to how we work. It’s helped us move forward with confidence.”
Akram
Managing Director
Student Immigration Agency
“We engaged IronSights to help secure our Microsoft 365 environment, and the results have been outstanding. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clear communication, and deep technical expertise. The assessment gave us clarity on our risks and a practical path forward.”
Andrew
Technical Architect & CTO
Technology Consultancy
“IronSights secured our IT systems and protected sensitive information. Their skilled team delivered excellent cybersecurity and support that exceeded expectations. Their quick, proactive approach lets us focus on our business with confidence. I highly recommend IronSights for reliable IT solutions.”
Damien
Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Provider
“When my Instagram got taken over, I honestly thought it was gone for good. I spoke to a few people before IronSights and nobody could get it back. The team jumped in, worked through the recovery properly, and got me back into the account. They made a stressful situation way easier and actually knew what they were doing.”
Daniel Hayes
Content Creator
Motorcycle Travel Content Creator
“IronSights have become an extension of our IT team, not just for this project but ongoing. They gave us extra support when we needed it, handled every technical detail, and made sure every workstation was connected and ready. Their planning and care turned a complex move into a smooth transition.”
Kareem
Head of Information and Technology
Animation Studio
“What I value most about Fortify is the confidence it gives our organisation. We know our systems are being actively monitored, risks are being managed, and we have a team that genuinely understands our environment. It has taken cyber security from something reactive and uncertain to something structured, visible, and well supported.”
Lisa
Director of Corporate Services
Social Services
“I’m a chippy, so I’m on the tools all day. I don’t have time to mess around with tech stuff. These guys have been a lifesaver. They keep my emails sorted, devices running smooth, and if anything goes pear-shaped, they fix it fast. No stress, no mucking around. Makes my life way easier. Highly rate them.”
Maher
Carpenter
Residential Construction
“What I appreciate most is that I’m not just fixing things anymore. We’ve got structure, we’ve got support, and we’ve got a plan. I know we’re protected, I know where we’re heading, and I know I’ve got the right people helping us get there.”
Susan
Head of Partnerships & Operations
Social Services
“We weren't looking for fear or complexity, we just wanted a clear picture of where we stood and what to focus on. IronSights delivered that. The advice was direct, practical, and aligned to how we work. It's helped us move forward with confidence.”
Akram Mardini
Managing Director
Student World
“IronSights have become an extension of our IT team, not just for this project but ongoing. They gave us extra support when we needed it, handled every technical detail, and made sure every workstation was connected and ready. Their planning and care turned a complex move into a smooth transition.”
Kareem Yassih
Head of Information and Technology
Flying Bark Productions
“IronSights secured our IT systems and protected sensitive information. Their skilled team delivered excellent cybersecurity and support that exceeded expectations. Their quick, proactive approach lets us focus on our business with confidence. I highly recommend IronSights for reliable IT solutions.”
Damien Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Sydney Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
“What I appreciate most is that I'm not just fixing things anymore. We've got structure, we've got support, and we've got a plan. I know we're protected, I know where we're heading, and I know I've got the right people helping us get there.”
Susan Yazbeck
Head of Partnerships & Operations
Collaboration for Impact
Is IronSights an Australian-owned company?
Yes. IronSights is 100% Australian-owned and operated, based in Sydney. Every engagement is handled by our local team. No offshoring, no overseas call centres.
What certifications does IronSights hold?
We hold ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), and a NSW Master Security Licence (000109187). We are also a certified Microsoft partner with specialist capability in M365 security.
What industries does IronSights work with?
We work across professional services, financial services, legal, creative, and construction sectors. Our model is built for Australian SMEs, typically 20 to 500 employees, where security decisions are made by principals, not dedicated IT departments.
How is IronSights different from other managed security providers?
Three things set us apart: assessment-led engagements (we find your gaps before recommending anything), Microsoft-first delivery (we make the tools you already pay for work properly), and named accountability. The same person who wins the work is the same person who delivers it.
Do you work alongside an existing IT provider?
Yes, and it's common. Many clients have an existing IT support arrangement. We layer security services on top, collaborate with their existing provider where needed, and avoid duplication. Security and general IT support are different disciplines. Our guide on IT support vs a dedicated cyber security provider explains where that boundary sits and why it matters.
How do you measure security improvement over time?
We report against the Essential Eight maturity model every engagement cycle. Progress is documented, compared against prior periods, and presented in language designed for business decision-makers, not raw technical scorecards.
Get in touch
Let's talk about
protecting your business.
Whether you have an urgent security concern or just want to understand where you stand. We're here. No pressure, no jargon.
24/7 Cyber Support
1300 004 766
Office
Sydney, Australia
Average Response
< 8 hrs
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