Articles on technology leadership, cyber security, infrastructure, education technology, homelabs and the Townsville technology community.

If you work in tech, your own .id.au domain just makes sense

Why Australia's little-known .id.au domain is a cheap, practical home for your professional portfolio, personal email, technical writing and online identity.

North Queensland Cyber Watch: Nick Scali takes systems offline after cyber incident

Nick Scali has disclosed a cyber security incident that disrupted systems and slowed customer service nationally, including around its Townsville, Mackay and Cairns stores.

What cyber security jobs were advertised across North Queensland in 2025–26?

A fact-checked look at cyber security and cyber-adjacent jobs advertised in Townsville, Cairns and Mackay during 2025 and 2026, including salaries and career pathways.

Why I still take on cyber security consulting work in Townsville, outside the day job

I work as a cyber security consultant for small businesses, charities and community organisations around Townsville through Suburban Secure — here's why, and what that actually involves.

Queensland is paying for cyber security and AI training right now — here's what's actually on offer

A $11.5 million Queensland Government program is funding free AI, cyber security and procurement micro-credentials through UniSC, and TAFE Queensland already runs a separate free cyber security course. What's live now, what's coming, and who it's worth registering for.

Secure by design: the principles behind every good cyber security decision

What secure by design means in practice: safer defaults, least privilege, layered defences, supported technology and Australian Government guidance.

Can they email as me? Building a free domain spoofing check

Why I built Can They Email As Me?, a free Australian tool that checks whether a domain has SPF, DKIM and enforcing DMARC protections against email spoofing.