
The State of Cybersecurity in Australia
Australian companies are being subjected to at least one cyberattack every 7 minutes. Here's what's happening in Australia and how Packetlabs can provide support.
March 25, 2026 - Blog


We simulate real-world attackers targeting perimeter defenses, VPN gateways, Active Directory, and internal network segmentation. Identify pivot paths, exposed services, and privilege escalation opportunities before threat actors exploit them.
From configuration reviews to technical risk assessments, we help security teams identify systemic weaknesses in network architecture and defensive control implementation.
We map externally exposed assets, shadow IT, forgotten subdomains, and unmanaged services to reduce unintended exposure.
Security posture changes constantly. Continuous testing helps validate exposure as infrastructure evolves, ensuring new systems don’t introduce new attack paths.
Validate MFA, role permissions, and domain hardening strategies with our 95% manual penetration testing.
| Packetlabs | Typical Competitors |
|---|---|
Practitioner-led, real-world attack simulation | Checklist-driven or tool-led testing |
Manual testing focused on exploitable risk | Heavy reliance on automated scanners |
Vendor-neutral and fully independent | Often tied to products or platforms |
Clear, prioritized findings tied to business impact | High-volume findings with limited context |
Deep coverage across apps, APIs, cloud, and networks | Narrow or surface-level coverage |
Actionable remediation guidance included | Minimal or optional follow-up |
Built for long-term security maturity | One-time assessments |
Scanning identifies known issues. Penetration testing demonstrates how those weaknesses combine into real compromise scenarios.
Work with a CREST-accredited, SOC 2 Type II attested penetration testing vendor whose methodologies align with internationally recognized standards.
All engagements are delivered by our in-house team of certified ethical hackers — no outsourcing, no reselling, no hidden third parties.
Packetlabs experts are regularly cited in media coverage discussing emerging cyber threats, infrastructure risk, and breach trends.

Australian companies are being subjected to at least one cyberattack every 7 minutes. Here's what's happening in Australia and how Packetlabs can provide support.
March 25, 2026 - Blog

SQL injection is a high-risk vulnerability responsible for well over a billion records leaked through various breaches including Mariott in 2018.
March 19, 2026 - Blog

Here are 6 ways to make your website more secure (and a deep-dive into exactly why it's so vital in 2023 and beyond), all courtesy of our professional ethical hackers.
March 10, 2026 - Blog