Advanced Managed Cybersecurity & Compliance for Australian Businesses

DefenderCore adds proactive protections and Essential Eight Level 1 compliance to your security posture.
Designed for growing businesses ready to move beyond foundational defences.

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Who DefenderCore Is Designed For

Growing Teams

Businesses managing client records or financial data that require stronger safeguards against threats

Lean IT Operations

Teams needing streamlined tools and expertise to enforce essential security and compliance controls

Advanced Compliance

Aligns with the Cyber Security Act 2024 and Essential Eight Level 1 to satisfy audits and customer expectations

Key features

What DefenderCore Includes

DefenderCore builds on DefenderBasic by hardening applications, email and privileged access while providing formal proof of Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 progress and Cyber Security Act readiness.

Application Allow Listing

Only software you’ve approved can run, blocking ransomware and unauthorised tools from executing

Email Phishing Defence

SPF, DKIM, DMARC and smart filtering keep spoofed or malicious messages out of inboxes

Privileged Access Control

Employees use standard accounts; separate, logged admin accounts are used only when needed

Geo-Restricted Sign-In

Conditional-access rules block log-ins from outside approved regions, shutting down common attack paths

Macro & Browser Hardening

Internet-sourced Office macros and legacy plug-ins (IE, Java, Flash) are disabled by policy

Essential Eight Report

Ready-to-share report records every control, giving auditors clear proof of Essential Eight progress

What your business gains

Managed Cybersecurity That Delivers

Security That Stays Ahead

DefenderCore gives your business a managed path to standardised protection across access, devices and data so teams handling confidential information can work with confidence.

Safeguards are enforced and refined by our specialists, ensuring your business meets the level of security and governance required.

Trusted Partner Behind The Technology

With DefenderSuite, you’re not just handed security tools. Our team manages the setup, keeps protections active, and provides guidance when needed.

You gain the confidence that advanced protections are handled by experts who understand both your compliance obligations and operations.

Customised to your business

Calculate Your Monthly Plan

The calculator below lets you set your team size and extend the baseline with add-ons that address common risks, compliance requirements, and the areas most relevant to your operations.

Calculate Your Cybersecurity Plan

Configure DefenderCore for Your Business with Add-Ons

The following add-ons extend your plans security baseline, giving you flexibility to strengthen protection as needed.

Antivirus & Threat Detection

*Only required if Microsoft Defender is not deployed.
‍Strengthens protection against malware and ransomware, supporting cyber insurance expectations for managed antivirus coverage.

Identity Threat Protection

Monitors for misuse of credentials, supporting Essential Eight maturity around account security.

Remote Device Management+

Ensures mobile and remote teams remain securely managed, supporting hybrid work compliance.

Secure Password Vault

Enforces business-grade password management that align with baseline access control policies.

Secure Access Verification

Adds additional sign-in checks, closing gaps that attackers often exploit.

IT Admin Access to RMM

Provides your IT team with secure, policy-driven oversight of business systems.

CloudSafe Backup

Expands on the 1 TB of storage included, delivering ransomware recovery assurance and evidence of data continuity controls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How is DefenderCore different from DefenderBasic?

DefenderBasic delivers multi-factor authentication, automated patching and endpoint protection. DefenderCore adds the four controls required to complete Essential Eight Maturity Level 1: application allow-listing, advanced email/phishing filtering, geo-restricted sign-ins and strict admin-rights control.

Will application white-listing block my team from installing legitimate software?

No. Unapproved programs are stopped by default, but employees can submit a request. Once IT approves it, the software is added to the allow-list within minutes, so essential tools keep working while unknown or risky files stay blocked.

Does the advanced email defence delay message delivery?

Clean mail arrives at normal speed. Messages that fail authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) or trigger phishing rules are quarantined.

We use overseas contractors—will geo-restricted sign-ins lock them out?

Only if you choose to block them. During onboarding we create a safe list of trusted countries, IP ranges or individual accounts. Approved contractors are added to that list, so they can sign in without weakening overall security.

Can we expand DefenderCore if our risk profile changes?

Yes. You can add individual modules—such as phishing-resistant user training—or upgrade to DefenderPro or DefenderElite for just-in-time privileged access, full-disk encryption, data-loss prevention and insider-risk analytics, without re-deploying the entire platform.

Need immediate assistance?

Speak with our Cybersecurity Experts today.

1300 93 77 49

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We'll get back to you within 1 business day.

info@defendersuite.com.au

Let’s Talk About Your Business’s Cybersecurity

Compliance, data protection, or selecting the right plan — whatever your priority, our team will help you take the next step.

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