Managed Security Services

Stop Hoping Your Systems Are Secure. Start Knowing They Are.

Get the same ISO-certified security aligned to Essential 8 and NIST frameworks that we trust for our own network. With First Focus you’ll have clear visibility, proactive protection, staff training, and rapid response when needed.

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Australia’s #1 mid-market MSP for 8 years running.

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AU Organisations protected under F-Protect

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ISO 27001 Certified Partner

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Your Current MSP Might Be Ticking Boxes.

But Are They Actually Protecting You?

  • You never see what they’re doing. You get invoices, but no visibility. No reports. No updates. Just blind faith that someone, somewhere, is watching your systems.
  • You’re told you’re compliant, but you don’t feel secure. They’ve installed antivirus and set up backups. Box ticked. But cyber threats have evolved. Has your protection kept pace?
  • When something happens, it’s already too late. Reactive support means you only hear about problems after the damage is done. By then, your data’s compromised and your team’s productivity is shot.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Most growing businesses reach a point where basic IT support just isn’t enough anymore.

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Enterprise-Grade Security

Without the Enterprise Cost or Complexity

At First Focus, we don’t just monitor your systems, we take complete ownership of your security posture. You get the same certified, tested protection we use for our own network, delivered by a dedicated security team that knows your business inside and out.


24/7 Active Protection

Your dedicated security pod monitors threats around the clock, responding before issues become incidents.

Essential Eight Alignment

Every security control follows the ACSC framework which gives you measurable, auditable progress towards compliance.

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Total Transparency

Real-time dashboards and monthly reports show exactly what’s protected, what’s improved, and what’s next.

We Don’t Just Deliver Security. We Live It.

Every security measure we recommend is battle-tested in our own environment first. We’re not just your security provider, we’re our own biggest client, trusting the same defences that protect you to protect us

  • ISO 27001 Certified – Our entire organisation meets international standards for information security management. Independently verified. Annually audited.
  • Externally Tested – Third-party security experts regularly test our own network. The same defences that protect us protect you.
  • Essential Eight Practitioners – We don’t just recommend the framework, we’ve implemented it ourselves, achieving maturity level 3 across all controls.
  • Resilient by design – Built-in redundancy, strict access control, and 24/7 monitoring ensure uninterrupted protection.

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Managed Security Services

Choose Your Security Level

Our F-Protect plans are built on the Essential Eight framework – the Australian standard for cyber resilience.

We’ve structured these managed security plans into clear service tiers, giving you a path from basic protection to advanced security.

Each level builds on the last, so you’re always improving without paying for more than you need.

F-Protect managed security service plans:


F-Protect S1: Essential Protection

Perfect for: Businesses building their first security layer

Includes:

  • Managed antivirus across all devices
  • Automated patching and updates
  • Multi-factor authentication enforcement
  • 24/7 monitoring and alerts
  • Monthly security reports

F-Protect S2: Strengthened Defence

Perfect for: Growing teams handling sensitive data

Includes everything in S1, plus:

  • Advanced email protection
  • Data encryption at rest
  • Microsoft 365 security hardening
  • Security awareness training for staff
  • Quarterly vulnerability assessments

F-Protect S3: Proactive Risk Reduction

Perfect for: Businesses with compliance requirements

Includes everything in S2, plus:

  • Continuous vulnerability scanning
  • Advanced threat analytics
  • Proactive threat hunting
  • Incident response planning
  • Bi-annual penetration testing

F-Protect S4: Enterprise Protection

Perfect for: High-risk industries and larger organisations

Includes everything in S3, plus:

  • SIEM and log aggregation
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Application control and whitelisting
  • Quarterly vCISO strategic reviews
  • Priority incident response

Each tier is modular and scalable. As your risk profile or compliance obligations evolve, we help you layer additional controls such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), data-loss prevention (DLP), or privileged access management (PAM) enabling a clear path to higher Essential Eight maturity.

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Comprehensive Managed Security Services

Our service isn’t about tools, it’s about accountability.

We deliver complete, ongoing protection across your entire technology environment.

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24/7 Threat Monitoring and Response

Our security operations team watches over your systems around the clock, ready to detect, contain, and respond before issues become incidents.

Endpoint and Network Protection

We manage antivirus, patching, and firewall configurations across every site and device, ensuring consistent, compliant protection everywhere.

Compliance and Risk Management

Our experts align your environment with the Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0, giving you measurable progress and auditable results.

CISSP Certified

Your security is managed by CISSP-certified consultants, the gold standard in cybersecurity expertise, ensuring the best possible protection for your business.

Visibility and Reporting

You’ll receive clear dashboards and monthly reports that show exactly what’s protected, what’s improved, and what’s next in plain language.

Predictable Pricing

Simple, per-user pricing with no hidden costs or surprises.

What Makes First Focus Different


Pod-Based Service Delivery

You’re not ticket #4,827. Your dedicated security pod with specialists who know your environment inside and out that own your protection.

F-Connect Platform

Get real-time visibility through our portal. See security alerts, track improvements, message your team directly through Microsoft Teams.

No Sales Commissions

Your Technical Account Manager isn’t paid to upsell you. They’re measured on one thing: your security outcomes.

24/7 Support, National Coverage

With teams across Australia and New Zealand, plus 24/7 offshore support, we’re always ready, no matter where you operate.

Hundreds of happy customers

Don’t Just Take Our Word for it


David Abela

Finance Manager, Proximo Spirits Australia

First Focus has been helping this business with our IT needs for almost 10 years. As we have grown and gone through changes, First Focus have helped every step of the way and ensured our systems are up to date with a constantly evolving IT environment. Their service and knowledge is exceptional and their constant monitoring of our IT environment means we can all focus on our core business.

Michael Feliciano

Director of Corporate Services, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

When COVID hit, First Focus swiftly implemented a number of projects to improve the security and stability of our IT systems and support a remote work environment. I highly recommend First Focus to any company that wants a future-facing IT infrastructure managed by people you can trust.

Chen Chen

IT Infrastructure Manager at Australia Post FDS

As a division of Australia Post we must maintain a high level of security to protect customer data and the First Focus’ Managed network and Firewalls provide us with this. The level of support they provide for our cloud infrastructure is second to none, which is crucial to the continued day-to-day operations of our business.

Nayyar Ghaznavi

CIO at Rexel Holdings Australia

The team at First Focus have developed a strong relationship with Rexel Holdings Australia which has led to us outsourcing a number of services to them, the largest of which is the SD-WAN. The First Focus team are collaborative and engage extremely well with our team and our extended partner network to deliver quality outcomes.

Drew Auld

CIO, Nesuto Australia and New Zealand

First Focus provides excellent technical support, and I can always count on friendly and expert advice from the whole team.

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Executive Assistant, CI Australia PTY LTD

CI Australia started working with First Focus in 2019. We were looking for an MSP that could deliver increased service quality with pricing that matched our budget. First Focus was originally in our top three preferred providers. What really helped them stand out was their proposal – there was no over- or under-scoping – and their reputation for good people and services.

Kate Smart

Renu Energy

We are happy with First Focus' attentiveness and availability of TAMs and support techs. Their ability to identify problem areas and working to resolve in a timely manner exceeds our expectations. Although we have been faced with some on-boarding issues, First Focus have been dedicated to working with us to rectify these issues and undertaking process improvement where needed.

Caitlin Hughes

Corporate Services Manager, Harrier Group

Our people now trust their IT. They don’t have to spend hours researching IT answers because they trust that when a call is logged it will be resolved. I’ll recommend First Focus to anyone because I know that they’ll be in good hands.

Adam Butler

Technology Manager, Redlands College

First Focus aren’t just suppliers, they think about the desired outcome and suggest the best way to overcome the problem.

Proven Track Record of Excellence

Australia’s Top MSP, 8 Years Running

CloudTango, a leading authority in the Australian IT industry, has recognised First Focus as the #1 MSP for mid-market businesses for eight consecutive years. This prestigious ranking reflects our dedication to delivering innovative IT solutions and our commitment to exceeding customer expectations.

We’re also proud winners of the Channel Partners MSP 501 program, which recognises the world’s most successful and innovative managed service providers.

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First Focus Podcast

Watch Now: ISO 27001 & The CIA Triad

Your data is your most valuable asset… and your biggest risk. In this episode of Business Focus, ISO expert Jason Maricchiolo shares the ins and outs of ISO 27001, its ties to the CIA Triad, and strategies to use the gold standard in data security to your advantage.

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Protection That Pays for Itself


Reduce Incident Costs

The average data breach costs Australian SMBs $275,000. Our proactive protection costs a fraction of one incident.

Sleep Better at Night

Know that cyber professionals are watching your systems 24/7, with the authority to act immediately when needed.

Simplify Compliance

Whether it’s Essential Eight, ISO 27001, or industry requirements, we’ll get you there and keep you there.

Boost Team Productivity

With fewer security incidents and faster resolution when issues arise, your team stays focused on what matters.

Switching Made Simple

Transitioning away from your current MSP is easier than you think.

We’ve built a proven onboarding process that makes it safe, smooth, and transparent.

  1. Discovery & Audit — We map every system, credential, and configuration. Building a complete picture of your current environment.
  2. Secure Transition — Access and controls transfer smoothly. No disruption. No downtime. Your team won’t even notice the change.
  3. Stabilisation & Reporting — We establish your security baseline, fix inherited vulnerabilities, and deliver your first comprehensive security report.
  4. Continuous Improvement — Ongoing reviews, Essential Eight tracking, and strategic updates keep your security evolving.
Managed Security Services

Not yet ready to improve your security on an ongoing basis?

Security consulting, assessments, and reviews


Virtual CISO

Looking for a fraction Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to help create and deliver a cyber security strategy for your business? Our vCISO service does just that

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Cyber Security Consulting

IT environments need more than just off-the-shelf security solutions. Our highly-trained team will select the best security products and services available and will manage security concerns real-time while minimising the impact on daily workflows.

 

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IT Security Assessment

Our Essential 8 and NIST-based security assessments can be used to help improve your organisation’s cyber security posture, with remediation actions focussed on mitigating cybersecurity issues before they occur, managing risk, and enforcing compliance.

 

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Essential 8 Compliance

The ACSC recommends Australian organisations align themselves with the Essential 8 to ensure acceptable IT security habits are adopted across your organisation. We can help you become compliant with solutions aligned to the Essential 8 maturity levels.

 

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Secure Your Business

Ready to Take Security Seriously?

Join 250+ Australian businesses who’ve made the switch to proactive, transparent, accountable security.

Book a complimentary 30-minute Managed Security Consultation with one of our experts. We’ll discuss your current security posture, explore potential gaps, and talk through what a managed security solution implementation could look like for your organisation.

No obligations. Just an informed conversation about your cybersecurity options.

Prefer to talk? Give us a ring on 1300 556 531