Secure Your Infrastructure. Modernise Your Operations.

Eliminate cyber risk and streamline complex workflows. A-SQUARE and SoftwareOne combine deep Microsoft cybersecurity expertise with enterprise technology modernisation.

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Essential Eight Framework

Secure Your Infrastructure. Modernise Your Operations.

Eliminate cyber risk and streamline complex workflows. A-SQUARE and SoftwareOne combine deep Microsoft cybersecurity expertise with enterprise technology modernisation.

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Essential Eight Framework

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Scaling Without Security Risks or Operational Bottlenecks

Growth introduces complexity, legacy risk, and manual workarounds. The joint A-SQUARE and SoftwareOne program addresses immediate security vulnerabilities while identifying opportunities to replace outdated spreadsheets and legacy ERP systems with modern business tools.

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Microsoft Cybersecurity Excellence (SoftwareOne)

SoftwareOne provides specialised identity, endpoint, and threat protection expertise.

Microsoft Cybersecurity Excellence (SoftwareOne)

SoftwareOne provides specialised identity, endpoint, and threat protection expertise.

Business Operations Modernisation (A-SQUARE)

A-SQUARE transforms ERP, CRM, data integrations, and automation using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

End-to-End Strategic Delivery
(Joint Partnership)

A clear 5-step pathway bringing combined expertise from risk discovery to enterprise transformation.

ACSC Essential Eight Framework Baseline

Together with SoftwareOne, we align your security posture with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) mitigation strategies to establish a resilient cybersecurity baseline.

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Application Control

Prevent execution of unapproved/malicious applications.

Application Control

Prevent execution of unapproved/malicious applications.

Patch Applications

Rapidly remediate software vulnerabilities in third-party applications.

Patch Applications

Rapidly remediate software vulnerabilities in third-party applications.

Configure Office Macros

Configure Microsoft Office Macros.

Configure Office Macros

Configure Microsoft Office Macros.

User Application Hardening

Restrict web browser vulnerabilities and unneeded features.

User Application Hardening

Restrict web browser vulnerabilities and unneeded features.

Restrict Admin Privileges

Enforce least-privilege access and role-based permissions.

Restrict Admin Privileges

Enforce least-privilege access and role-based permissions.

Patch Operating Systems

Eliminate known operating system exploits promptly.

Patch Operating Systems

Eliminate known operating system exploits promptly.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Secure accounts across all endpoints and applications.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Secure accounts across all endpoints and applications.

Regular Backups

Maintain encrypted, isolated backups for rapid recovery.

Regular Backups

Maintain encrypted, isolated backups for rapid recovery.

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Turn Security Vulnerabilities into Growth Opportunities

Our combined SoftwareOne security assessments and A-SQUARE business reviews reveal more than risk—they pinpoint operational friction. Here is how we map security findings directly to business technology solutions

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Cybersecurity Deep Dive

mplements targeted security controls, including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Purview data protection, and Sentinel SOC solutions.

Connected Systems

Operational Modernisation

Converts findings into efficient workflows by deploying Dynamics 365, Business Central, Power Platform automation, and unified data architectures.

Disciplined Execution

Turn Security Vulnerabilities into Growth Opportunities

Our combined SoftwareOne security assessments and A-SQUARE business reviews reveal more than risk—they pinpoint operational friction. Here is how we map security findings directly to business technology solutions

Book Discovery Call

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Cybersecurity Deep Dive

mplements targeted security controls, including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Purview data protection, and Sentinel SOC solutions.

Connected Systems

Operational Modernisation

Converts findings into efficient workflows by deploying Dynamics 365, Business Central, Power Platform automation, and unified data architectures.

Disciplined Execution

Turn Security Vulnerabilities into Growth Opportunities

Our combined SoftwareOne security assessments and A-SQUARE business reviews reveal more than risk—they pinpoint operational friction. Here is how we map security findings directly to business technology solutions

Book Discovery Call

white and black corded device

Cybersecurity Deep Dive

mplements targeted security controls, including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Purview data protection, and Sentinel SOC solutions.

Connected Systems

Operational Modernisation

Converts findings into efficient workflows by deploying Dynamics 365, Business Central, Power Platform automation, and unified data architectures.

Disciplined Execution

Establish Data Governance Before Scaling AI

Deploying Microsoft Copilot safely requires strict data loss prevention, permission controls, and identity management. SoftwareOne secures the foundational tenant architecture while A-SQUARE aligns AI workflows with business objectives so your teams innovate securely.

OUR 4-STAGE ROADMAP
A Clear, Phased Path to Resilience

OUR 4-STAGE ROADMAP
A Clear, Phased Path to Resilience

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1

Protect (Days 0–30)

Audit systems against Essential Eight benchmarks, secure identity parameters, enforce MFA, and restrict administrative access.

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2

Strengthen (Days 30–90)

Harden endpoints via Microsoft Intune and Defender, configure data loss prevention policies, and validate reliable backup environments.

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3

Improve (Months 3–6)

Eliminate insecure workarounds, automate repetitive cross-system tasks using Power Platform, and centralise reporting with Power BI.

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4

Transform (Months 6–12)

Modernise core ERP and CRM platforms, lock down data permissions, and establish the governance required to safely deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI workflows.

Frequently asked
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What is Secure & Modernise?

Secure & Modernise brings together two perspectives: cybersecurity and business technology improvement.

We start by understanding your current technology environment, business priorities and security concerns. Where deeper cybersecurity assessment is required, we bring in SoftwareOne's specialist security capabilities.

A-SQUARE then looks beyond the security findings to identify broader opportunities to improve your systems, processes, data, integration and technology environment.

What is the Essential Eight?

The Essential Eight is a set of prioritised cybersecurity mitigation strategies developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre to help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience.

It covers application control, application patching, Microsoft Office macro configuration, user application hardening, restricting administrative privileges, operating system patching, multi-factor authentication and regular backups.

Does the complimentary review include an Essential Eight assessment?

The initial complimentary session is a discovery, rather than a formal Essential Eight assessment or certification.

We use the session to understand your environment, security priorities and potential areas of concern.

Where a deeper security or Essential Eight assessment is appropriate, we can recommend the right next step with specialist cybersecurity support from SoftwareOne.

Who delivers the cybersecurity assessment?

Where specialist cybersecurity assessment or professional security services are required, SoftwareOne provides the specialist security expertise and delivery capability.

A-SQUARE works across the broader business and technology journey, helping connect security findings with your systems, processes, technology priorities and transformation roadmap.

Why should we work with A-SQUARE instead of going directly to a cybersecurity provider?

You can absolutely engage a cybersecurity specialist purely for security.

A-SQUARE's role is broader.

We look at what the security findings tell us about your overall technology environment and whether your systems, processes, data and applications are supporting the business effectively.

A security gap may require a security fix. But it may also reveal an outdated application, manual process, fragmented data, weak governance or disconnected system that should be addressed more broadly.

Our role is to help connect those dots and determine the right path forward.

Do we need to replace our existing MSP?

Do we need to replace our existing MSP?

No.

Secure & Modernise isn't designed around replacing your existing IT provider.

A-SQUARE and SoftwareOne can work alongside your internal IT team, MSP and other technology partners.

The objective is to identify what needs improving and bring the right expertise to each area.

Is this only for Microsoft customers?

No.

Microsoft environments are a major focus because many organisations rely on Microsoft 365, Azure and other Microsoft platforms, and SoftwareOne brings deep Microsoft security capability.

However, A-SQUARE looks at your broader technology landscape.

Where another technology or platform is a better fit for a business requirement, we'll consider that as part of the roadmap

Hear from our clients

Thanks to A-SQUARE for the practical advice and digital uplift strategy. The eCommerce and marketing solutions introduced are now actively supporting our campaigns and customer engagement channels.

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A-SQUARE delivered our ERP project at rocket speed. Our business is now fully utilising the system and already realising the benefits of a connected and modernised platform across operations and finance.

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Hear from our clients

A-SQUARE delivered our ERP project at rocket speed. Our business is now fully utilising the system and already realising the benefits of a connected and modernised platform across operations and finance.

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ACA Pacific

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