The Micron21 Blog

30 April 2026

Why all our VPS services include High Availability protection against hardware failure

When you're looking to evaluate the options between different Virtual Private Server (VPS) providers, it can be surprisingly hard to know what to actually compare.  In a lot of cases, there's very little information provided on the det...

30 April 2026

How can you be sure you're actually secure? Role of Security Audits, Vulnerability Scans & Pen Tests

Last month we touched on the Essential Eight, which are the prioritised mitigation strategies and guidance provided by the...

30 March 2026

What are the Essential Eight? The strategies essential to keep your organisation secure

There are many different approaches and strategies that organisations can choose when looking to secure their systems.  And one of the most widely adopted frameworks in Australia is the Essential Eight maturity model.  This is the official fra...

25 February 2026

Why DNSSEC is required to stop your domain from being hijacked

As many of our long-time readers will know, security is a topic that we cover often – that’s because, whilst it’s always been important to be secure, the number and frequency of cyberattacks has almost never been higher.

As w...

25 February 2026

Why many organisations are using Proxmox to avoid vendor lock-in

With the costs of all cloud infrastructure seemingly going through the roof, and getting more expensive month after month, it’s no surprise that businesses all over the world are looking for alternatives.  From the acquisition of VMware and t...

21 January 2026

The Features that Keep You Secure on our Shared Web Hosting (SWH) Platform

In today's digital landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity has never been more critical.  With cyberattacks growing in sophistication and frequency, businesses and individuals alike face constant threats to their online assets.

A...

12 December 2025

Monitoring & Maintenance - The Importance of Managing your IT Infrastructure

While public cloud services promised scalability and ease, many organisations are rediscovering the value of running their own IT infrastructure - whether on-premises or in a private cloud environment.  This shift isn't just about nostalgia for...

12 December 2025

SaaS vs Self-Hosted Applications - Security, Compliance, and Control in IT Management

The digital transformation wave shows no signs of slowing, and at the forefront is the explosive adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.  Businesses worldwide are integrating these cloud-based tools to streamline operations, boost colla...

27 November 2025

Scams to be on the lookout for heading into 2026

In an increasingly digital world, scams continue to evolve and proliferate, catching even the most cautious Australians off guard.  As we approach 2026, the threat landscape is more sophisticated than ever, with scammers leveraging AI, spoofing tec...

21 November 2025

The growing threat of unintentional data leaks via Shadow AI

Last month we spoke about the dangers of Shadow IT - which is the practice wherein staff use unapproved software or other IT resources whilst performing their jobs.  Not only is this a risk to organisations due to the lack of oversight, b...