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Attaining a Security SPD
In the second article in our Security SPD series, Michael Brooke offers tips to help partners gain the insight track from start to finish.

ZIRILIO is a specialised Australian cybersecurity provider that has been supporting enterprises and government agencies since 2008. With ISO 27001 certified facilities and a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, ZIRILIO delivers advanced services that include penetration testing, threat detection and incident response.
Cyber threats are evolving at a rapid pace. According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, AI-generated phishing now accounts for 37% of all breaches involving AI. Attackers are also targeting supply chains, cloud environments and human behaviour. With the average cost of a data breach in Australia now at A$4.26 million, organisations need a proactive way to find and fix weaknesses before criminals can take advantage of them.
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Performed to evaluate & assess IT infrastructure, network, web applications and mobile devices, to find weaknesses that could be exploited by an attacker.
ZSOC combines advanced software with highly trained, Australia-based cybersecurity engineers who watch over your network. ZSOC can scale from basic monitoring of a few devices to a fully managed security solution supporting massive networks.
ZIRILIO’s model is transparent and easy to understand. Working on a retainer-based model, ZIRILIO provides our customers quick responses when we are notified of a suspected breach, including malware, unauthorised access to your systems, unauthorised payments and data loss or theft, to name a few.
The addition of ZIRILIO to the Crayon cybersecurity solutions portfolio provides partners with the opportunity to instantly expand and enhance security services, and offer 24x7x365 security monitoring and incident response services to customers. ZIRILIO’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) integrates industry leading technology with the experience and knowledge of our cyber-security team to protect organizations against cyber-threats.
The ZIRILIO SOC is a platform where information systems such as websites, databases, endpoints, and data centers are monitored, assessed, and protected. The SOC aggregates and correlates data from ZIRILIO’s security solutions and the customers’ existing solutions, providing a unified view of their security posture.
ZIRILIO’s well-renowned 24×7 Security Operations Centre and high-end Managed Security Services have all data region-locked in ISO 27001-certified data centers, located in Sydney Australia are SOC2+ certified.
In partnership with Crayon, ZIRILIO provides penetration testing that safely simulates real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities. These controlled tests go much deeper than automated scans, providing a clear view of where systems are exposed and how attackers might gain access. Each test concludes with tailored recommendations to strengthen defences and reduce risk.
ZIRILIO’s penetration testing covers every layer of an organisation’s environment:
Social engineering: Measuring staff awareness and resilience to phishing attacks.
Security isn’t just about what gets tested, but how often it gets tested. ZIRILIO recommends testing web applications throughout the development cycle, before launch, and then annually. Critical systems should be tested quarterly, while social engineering assessments are most effective when run each year. Any significant system changes or newly disclosed vulnerabilities should also trigger an immediate review. This regular testing ensures businesses meet compliance requirements under frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and CREST, while staying prepared for new and emerging threats.
By taking this proactive approach, organisations can:
Penetration testing is not a one-off project, but an ongoing commitment to security. With ZIRILIO and Crayon, organisations gain the expertise and assurance needed to maintain strong, adaptive defences as cyber threats continue to evolve.
Crayon’s go to market model ensures ZIRILIO can accelerate adoption of it’s testing services and managed security solutions.
Ryan Mistry
COO, ZIRILIO
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