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By Jeremy Forrester, Principal Consultant & CEO, IT4GP and IT Delivery Melbourne-based MSP specialising in healthcare IT for GPs, dentists, allied health, and specialists As a Melbourne-based MSP that has spent years keeping medical clinics, GP practices, dental surgeries and allied health providers running smoothly and securely, we regularly review the major cybersecurity threat reports. One of the most authoritative comes from CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity intelligence trusted by governments and

By Jeremy Forrester, Principal Consultant & CEO, IT4GP and IT DeliveryMelbourne-based MSP specialising in healthcare IT for GPs, dentists, allied health, and specialists As a Melbourne-based MSP that's spent years keeping medical clinics running smoothly, I've watched the shift to cloud happen across the sector. For a long time, the pitch made perfect sense: ditch the on-site server, gain higher availability, better disaster recovery, and pay only for what you use. It sounded ideal for

Cybersecurity Frameworks and Medical Clinics: Making Sense of SMB1001Jeremy Forrester – Principal, IT4GPFebruary 23, 2026Cybersecurity is no longer a theoretical risk for medical and health clinics. It has become a practical issue that directly affects patient privacy, clinical operations, accreditation, and business continuity.Healthcare continues to be one of the most targeted sectors for cyber incidents in Australia. According to the Australian Signals Directorate, cyber incidents are now occurring at a rate of one every few

INDUSTRY REPORT ANALYSIS • FEBRUARY 11, 2026 The Dawn of AI-Powered Cyber Threats: What the 2026 State of Malware Report Means for Your Medical Clinic As a Melbourne-based MSP specializing in healthcare IT, I've spent years helping clinics like yours stay ahead of cyber risks. When ThreatDown's "2026 State of Malware" report landed on my desk, it felt like a wake-up call not just for the industry, but for every small to mid-sized medical practice