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

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.

ASD's frontier AI guidance for boards — it's not just for ASX 200 directors

ASD and the AICD published guidance this week on frontier AI cyber threats for boards. The questions it raises apply just as directly to school councils, charity boards and small business owners.

Five cyber security podcasts I keep coming back to

Five cyber security podcasts I recommend for current news, deeper technical discussion and lessons from the incidents that shaped the industry.