Perth business cybersecurity

Protect yourself online

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself online:

  1. Passwords: To keep your passwords safe consider using a password manager, such as Dashlane, LastPass, KeePass or RoboForm.
  2. Suspicious contact: Don’t open suspicious texts, popup windows or emails and don’t click on links or open attachments. If in doubt, always delete the email or text. Be aware that scammers can use all forms of communication. Apart from email, you can also be contacted via telephone, letter, social media or text message. If you’re unsure whether a call or email is genuine, verify the identity of the contact through an independent source such as a phone directory or website.
  3. Back it up: Remember to use a portable hard drive, USB or cloud service to back up your documents and photos on your computer or phone on a regular basis. By backing up you can easily recover all your computer files should you become a victim of cybercrime. Also, make sure you disconnect your backup from your computer because any backups connected to your computer could also be rendered unusable.
  4. Antivirus: Ensure you run antivirus software with the latest antivirus signatures to scan for malicious code.
If you’re contacted out of the blue with an investment opportunity that sounds too good to be true, please contact us in Perth on 08 9380 3555 before going ahead with any decision.

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Disclaimer: This article is for information purpose only and does not constitute advice and does not take into account any of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before you make a decision about whether to acquire a financial product, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement. NEO Financial Solutions: AFSL 385845 ABN 64 141 607 098.

Justin Flavel

Managing Director

Justin’s experience spans across 20 years in accounting, financial analysis and general business practice.

Although born and bred on the land, Justin’s interest was more in spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance which led him to attend university. In 1992, Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As well as qualifying as a CPA member and becoming a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, he began gaining practical experience in small and mid-tier accounting practices.

During the late 90s, Justin decided to expand his horizons and travel through Europe. It was during this time that he seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge on the workings of large organisations by taking on roles in multinational corporations.

Today, Justin’s passion is in facilitating businesses to grow and evolve. His focus is on acting in the role of business mentor to help clients develop the full potential of their businesses. He joins clients on their unique journey, and provides the tools and knowledge they need along the way to make the right decisions.

Justin’s aim for his clients parallels his own philosophy and personal journey—focusing on his own career growth and business success while maintaining balance in his life with his wife and three daughters.

Omnis Group Managing Director - Justin Flavel