We protect micro-businesses (1–10 staff) from cyber threats and IT headaches. Whether you need urgent support or a long-term partner, we help you focus on what you do best.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.9 on GoogleBased in Mount Waverley • Supporting Melbourne & Australia-Wide
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Availability: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST (Melbourne Time).Timezones: Use World Time Buddy to compare your time with Melbourne, or simply check your calendar after booking, it will auto-adjust to your local time.New Clients: Please provide your name, contact, business name, and ABN for invoicing.Service Areas:
IT, Cyber & Marketing: Australia-only.
Innovation Consulting: US, Canada, UK & Australia.Rates & Payments: Invoiced after each session. See Service Rates and visit Payment & Finance OptionsLegal: View our Legal Terms & PoliciesSERVICE DISCLAIMERS:IT & Cybersecurity Sessions: While we strive for permanent fixes, technology is unpredictable; unless stated otherwise, free ongoing support is not included after the initial session. Clear details on your issue help us resolve problems faster.Marketing & Website Sessions: Cyberkite follows industry standards but cannot guarantee specific outcomes due to unpredictable third-party algorithm changes. We are not liable for external service interruptions; please provide all credentials and brand assets before your session to maximize efficiency. Clients remain solely responsible for the final accuracy and legal compliance of all materials before publication.Innovation Consulting (Michael Plis): Discussions and deliverables are confidential and your intellectual property (NDAs available). Cyberkite is not liable for decisions made based on ideas provided.
Cyberkite — the best small business partner for remote IT & Cybersecurity support in Australia. Small business desktop support for Apple, Windows, ChromeOS & Android made easy. We provide flexible, remote, and onsite IT support to help your business glide online.
Hardware & OS Support: Setup, troubleshooting, and upgrade guidance for Apple Mac, Microsoft Windows, Chrome OS, printers, small network and mobile devices.
Software & Office Suites: Setup and support for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, LibreOffice and general business applications.
AI & Smart Device Setup: Assistance with AI tools (like ChatGPT and Gemini) and smart speakers to boost productivity and reduce costs.
OS & Software Migration: Tired of Windows issues or rising app subscription costs? We specialize in migrating workstations to macOS, Linux (Mint or Ubuntu), or ChromeOS, and transitioning your team from paid applications to high-performance open-source or lower cost alternatives.
Old Computer Resurrection: Computer components are going up in price due to AI data centers. Instead of buying a new $1000+ computer, we can breathe life into slow Windows or Mac machines by converting them into fast, secure ChromeOS or Linux (Mint or Ubuntu) devices.
Rates & Value: Support starts from $57 AUD per 30 minutes (incl. GST). We offer transparent, competitive pricing designed for small businesses. View Full Service Rates | View Payment Options
No 100% Immunity: No system is entirely immune to attacks; we implement the strongest practical protections within your budget.
Liability: Cyberkite is not liable for breaches, particularly those involving human error or partial implementation of our advice.
Billing: All support sessions, including follow-ups, are billable.
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5 Stars: "Michal has been absolutely fantastic to work with; both reliable and efficient! Would recommend :)" Georgia (Art School Administrator, VIC) via Google
5 Stars: Really Really Good Service. We have used quite a few IT providers over the years but Cyberkite is by far the most responsive, reliable and knowledgeable." Samuel (Director of EcoResults, VIC) via Google
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Remote IT & Cybersecurity: Available Australia-wide.
Onsite IT & Cybersecurity Support: Available across Greater Melbourne, including Mt Waverley, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Wheelers Hill, Burwood, Huntingdale, Ashwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh, and surrounding southeast suburbs.
Cyberkite is the best small business partner for cybersecurity reviews and support in Australia. Build your cyber defences like a castle using our 7 Layer Cyber Protection Planning Model."Security is a process, not a product." – Bruce Schneier.
60% of small businesses close down within 6 months after a major cyber attack.
$46,000 AUD is the average loss for a small business due to cybercrime.
Every 6 minutes, a cybercrime is reported in Australia.
Review our detailed Business Risk Map to help you with risk assessments.
To deal with cyber threats we help you prevent, manage, and recover from digital attacks through policy development, system checkups, and post-incident recovery support. Here is our process:
Cybersecurity Assessment: Identifying vulnerabilities and mapping your current state using our 7-Layer Model.
Cybersecurity Upgrades: Implementing essential fixes tailored to your risk profile and budget.
Ongoing Reviews: Keeping defences sharp with regular check-ups and optional support.
Rates & Value: Services start from $57 AUD per 30 minutes (incl. GST). Enterprise-grade security advice at small-business rates. View Full Service Rates | View Payment Options
To stay focused on micro-business needs, we do not directly support:
Complex Website Security: Assessments or upgrades for complex eCommerce platforms or WordPress sites requiring DevSecOps specialists.
Enterprise Infrastructure: Large-scale corporate networks or advanced enterprise-grade hardware (e.g., SIEM, advanced firewalls).
Penetration Testing: We do not perform ethical hacking or active penetration tests directly.
Legal/Forensic Investigations: We are not a legal authority and do not provide digital forensic investigations or legal incident support.
No 100% Immunity: No system is entirely immune to attacks; we implement the strongest practical protections within your budget.
Liability: Cyberkite is not liable for breaches, particularly those involving human error or partial implementation of our advice.
Billing: All support sessions, including follow-ups, are billable.
Real feedback from small businesses across Australia. Leave us review on Google
5 Stars: "Cyberkite again to the rescue with a complex email issue... Cannot recommend more highly and very reasonable fees!!!"" Philip (Solicitor, NSW) via Google
5 Stars: "Michael was super helpful! He was very patient and guided me through my IT installation professionally. I would highly recommend his services." Caressa (Executive Assistant, USA) via Google
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Remote Cybersecurity Services: Available Australia-wide.
Onsite Cybersecurity Services: Available across Greater Melbourne, including Mt Waverley, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Wheelers Hill, Burwood, Huntingdale, Ashwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh, and surrounding southeast suburbs.
Technical support by Cyberkite for your Marketing & Website setups to help your small business stand out online, without spending a lot of money!
Website Setup & Support: Assisted design and technical support for self-serve platforms like Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and Carrd.
Technical Embeds & Widgets: Assistance with embedding 3rd party components (calendars, forms, chat widgets, etc.) and the basic coding required to integrate them into your platform.
Google, Social Media & Blogs: Setup and enhancement of Google Maps business listings, business profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and assistance setting up blogs on above mentioned web platforms or like Substack.
Domain & Analytics Foundation: Expert assistance with domain registration, SSL setup, and Google Analytics to track your traffic.
Rates & Value: Support starts from $57 AUD per 30 minutes (incl. GST). Affordable, budget-friendly support that empowers you to manage your own brand. View Service Rates | View Payment Options
Full Custom Development: We are not programmers or software developers. We do not build websites from scratch using raw code or support legacy desktop design software (e.g., Adobe Dreamweaver).
Complex Hosting Platforms: We do not support administration or development for complex, self-hosted sites like WordPress.org, though we can assist with transitions to managed versions.
Enterprise E-commerce: We do not support large-scale e-commerce setups with extensive product ranges or complex logistics.
Certain Content Types: At our discretion, we do not support adult social media apps or specific business types.
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Remote Marketing & Website Support: Available Australia-wide.
Onsite Marketing & Website Support: Available across Greater Melbourne, including Mt Waverley, Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Wheelers Hill, Burwood, Huntingdale, Ashwood, Chadstone, Clayton, Oakleigh, and surrounding southeast suburbs.
Stop getting bogged down in technical debt and start innovating. Partner with Michael Plis, an experienced, neurodivergent tech strategist, for "outside the square" perspectives that accelerate your business. View Cyberkite Business Risk Map. Follow Michael on LinkedIn.
Fractional Tech Leadership (CTO): External product appraisals, architecture audits, and strategic roadmaps for startups and companies developing new software.
AI & Cyber Orientations: High-level executive briefings and staff training focused on the strategic direction, ethical adoption, and future roadmap for Artificial Intelligence, as well as defining your organization's overarching cybersecurity posture.
Process & Policy Advisory: Strategic reviews and recommendations for your IT policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and workflow automations from an innovation perspective, providing a robust technical foundation for your internal and legal stakeholders to finalize.
Public Speaking & Workshops: Michael Plis is available for corporate events, board presentations, and team training (Remote Australia-wide, or in-person across Greater Melbourne and beyond. Note that travel and accommodation charges apply for in-person events outside Greater Melbourne).
Rates & Value: Consulting starts from $57 AUD per 30 minutes (incl. GST). Premium strategic clarity and fractional executive leadership, without the full-time executive price tag. View Full Service Rates | View Payment Options
No 100% Immunity: No system is entirely immune to attacks; we implement the strongest practical protections within your budget.
Liability: Cyberkite is not liable for breaches, particularly those involving human error or partial implementation of our advice.
Billing: All support sessions, including follow-ups, are billable.
Real feedback from small businesses across Australia. Leave us review on Google
5 Stars: "Very professional, polite and helpful. It advised me for my business to choose the right products. Very happy." Chris (Business Owner, VIC) via Google
5 Stars: "Michael was helpful with choosing the right product... Very happy with the service, and would recommend to others." Rowena (Data Scientist, VIC) via Google
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Remote Consulting: Available internationally (including the US, Canada, UK, and Australia). If required outside AEST time zone I am available upon request.
Onsite Consulting: Available globally. Onsite visits within Greater Melbourne follow our standard travel rates. For interstate or international visits, all pre-planned consulting time must be quoted and pre-invoiced. Please note: Clients are required to directly book and prepay all agreed travel and accommodation expenses for Michael Plis's interstate or international visits.
Helping small businesses glide online with tailored IT strategies. We specialize in providing expert IT, cybersecurity, marketing support and innovation support for Australian organizations with 10 staff or fewer.
Explore our tailored technology solutions for your industry below, including specialized support for Artists, Law Firms, Tradies, Charities, Education, and Healthcare sectors.
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Problem: Creative momentum is often lost to technical hurdles, especially for seasoned artists needing to establish a modern online presence.
Web & Social Presence: Professional setup of artist websites and social profiles to showcase your portfolio and reach new collectors effectively.
Creative Workflow & POS: Expert support for digital art tools (Adobe CC, Procreate, etc.) and seamless POS integration like Square for studio sales, pop-ups, and gallery exhibitions.
Automated Backups: Set-and-forget, high-capacity backup systems to ensure your high-resolution digital portfolio is protected against hardware failure.
Art Innovation Strategy: Strategic guidance from our founder (a visual artist himself) on navigating AI tools to enhance, not replace, your creative vision.
Problem: Compliance risks and outdated infrastructure can lead to sensitive data theft or regulatory complications. View IT & Cybersec Guide for Aussie Law Firms.
Legal App Support: Specialized IT support to keep Smokeball or LEAP practice management setups stable.
Compliance Alignment: Aligning your firm with state Law Society data protection and IT guidelines.
Digitization Strategy: Moving away from paper-based processes to ensure continuity during disasters.
Seamless Migrations: Professional planning for moving data from legacy systems to modern cloud solutions.
Problem: Field staff often resist tech adoption, causing businesses to miss contract-winning efficiencies and profit-boosting automation.
Field Support: Reliable remote IT support for staff while they are active out on a job site.
Disruption-Free Setup: Expertly picking and setting up the best technology to minimize operational downtime.
Profit Optimization: Leveraging IT to create operational efficiencies that increase profits and reduce costs.
Tech Training: Hands-on training to help tradespeople overcome tech resistance and improve productivity.
Problem: Entrenched technological habits and lack of research-backed roadmaps can restrict funding and service delivery goals.
Strategic Roadmap: Independent consultancy to align your technology with funding and service goals.
Habit Breaking: Professional guidance to help your organization move past outdated technological habits.
Mission-Critical Support: Day-to-day IT support to keep your staff focused on helping donors and clients.
Tailored Cybersecurity: Security strategies specifically designed for the unique risks of the non-profit sector.
Problem: Without the right technology, teachers face overwhelming workloads and students lose out on optimized learning environments.
Learning Tech Implementation: implementing roadmaps for technology that aids and accelerates the learning process.
Workload Reduction: Assistance with implementing IT tools specifically designed to reduce teacher workloads.
Innovation Consulting: Strategic sessions to enhance digital learning environments through creative tech use.
Hardware Maintenance: Professional support for the specific hardware and apps used in education.
Problem: Post-pandemic demands for telehealth and secure records can lead to constant IT and cybersecurity stress for owners.
Telehealth Solutions: Implementation and management of secure telehealth facilities for modern patient care.
Practitioner Support: Specialized IT support for traditional and natural medicine providers with 10 staff or less.
Mobile & Smart Tech: Support for mobile devices and smart office technology used in healthcare delivery.
Data Security: Cybersecurity reviews to protect sensitive patient data and My Health Records.
Real feedback from small businesses across Australia. Leave us review on Google
5 Stars: Really Really Good Service. We have used quite a few IT providers over the years but Cyberkite is by far the most responsive, reliable and knowledgeable." Samuel (Director of EcoResults, VIC) via Google
5 Stars: "Cyberkite again to the rescue with a complex email issue... Cannot recommend more highly and very reasonable fees!!!"" Philip (Solicitor, NSW) via Google
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“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.” — Christian Lange
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Cyberkite - Helping Australian Small Businesses Glide Online.Since 2018, Cyberkite has provided stress-free IT support, cybersecurity, and innovation consulting. We bridge the gap between complex technology and human-centric business needs.That’s why our tagline is “Helping your business glide online.” Like a kite catching the wind, we help your business rise smoothly above the noise, keeping your IT, security, and digital presence steady, supported, and moving forward.
Our mission is to make technology simple, secure, and stress-free for small business owners.
Our vision is to see every small business in Australia empowered with technology that helps them grow, without the frustration or confusion.
Tired of "tech-speak"? We prioritize clear communication and empathy, ensuring you understand your systems without the jargon.
We don't sell specific software brands. We provide unbiased recommendations that truly fit your business goals and budget.
We don't just fix PCs; we protect your livelihood. Every solution we provide is built with modern cybersecurity standards at its core.
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Our Founder: Michael Plis
With over 20 years in the IT industry, Michael built Cyberkite on a foundation of empathy and accessibility. As a neurodiverse professional, he recognizes that technology can be overwhelming. His mission is to reduce that "tech stress" for business owners, allowing them to focus on their passion while he handles the digital heavy lifting.
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Helpful: We go beyond the ticket to ensure you feel supported.
Honest: If you don't need a service, we won't sell it to you.
Humble: No ego. Just hard work and reliable results.
Hardworking: We stay until the job is done right.
100% Australian Owned & Operated.
Fully Insured & Police Checked.
Privacy & GDPR Compliant.
Servicing Businesses & Residential Clients Australia-wide.
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Whether you need a quick fix or an ongoing technology partner, we have a pricing structure to suit your business:
Walk-In Rate: $57 AUD per 30 mins for occasional, one-off remote or onsite support. Onsite travel surcharges apply; please view the full service rates below.
Service Agreement Rate: $22 AUD per 15 mins of remote or onsite sessions for long-term clients with a 12-month commitment. Onsite travel surcharges apply; please view the full service rates below.
All rates include GST.
IT & Cybersecurity Sessions: To ensure efficient resolution, please provide clear details upfront. All support sessions and follow-ups are billable. Due to the unpredictable nature of technology, ongoing or lifetime support is not included after an initial fix.
Marketing & Website Support: Please provide clear goals, content, and platform access. All sessions and revisions are billable. While we strive for the highest quality, specific outcomes rely on external factors and cannot be guaranteed.
Innovation & Strategy Consulting: All discussions and deliverables remain your confidential intellectual property (NDAs available upon request). Please note that Michael and Cyberkite are not liable for business decisions or outcomes based on these consulting ideas.
Legal Terms & Policies: For complete details on our working relationship, including our Privacy Policy, Service Terms, Terms & Conditions, and general Disclaimers please review our full Legal Terms & Policies before booking.
Cyberkite offers a variety of secure and flexible payment options to suit your business needs. Choose from our preferred manual payment methods to avoid surcharges, or opt for convenient digital wallets, card payments, and business finance.
Skip the card surcharge by paying your invoice directly via Bank Transfer (EFT) or PayID (Osko). Payment details are conveniently located at the bottom of every invoice. To learn more refer to the detailed Payment & Finance Options document.
For your convenience, we accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal. Please note that a standard 1.75% processing surcharge applies to all card and digital wallet transactions. To learn more refer to the detailed Payment & Finance Options document.
Australian customers can pay via cash with a 0% surcharge. Options include Cash in Hand for Greater Melbourne (up to $10,000), Australia Post Money Orders (up to $10,001), or secure transit via Prosegur for larger amounts. To learn more refer to the detailed Payment & Finance Options document.
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Pricing: All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.
Business Focus: Our services are primarily for businesses and organisations; an ABN or ACN is required at checkout and will be verified.
Accepted Methods: We proudly support Bank Transfer, PayID, Cash, Card, and Digital Payments.
Excluded Methods: We do not accept Cryptocurrencies, Stablecoins, Cheques, or third-party vouchers.
Security: Goods will not be ordered or shipped until payment has fully cleared in our account.
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Transparency and trust are at the core of our business. Below is the legal framework governing our IT services and website use.
Terms & Conditions – Terms & Conditions – General business terms, liability limitations, and Australian Consumer Law guarantees.Client Terms of Service – The master agreement for IT Support, Cybersecurity, Marketing, and Consulting.Payment Terms – Guidelines on invoicing, surcharges, and international payments.Refunds & Returns Policy – Your rights regarding service termination, hardware returns, and "change of mind."
Privacy Policy & GDPR – How we collect and protect your data (GDPR & Privacy Principles compliant).IT Security Policy – Overview of our encryption standards and infrastructure security.
Website Disclaimer – Rules for visiting cyberkite.com.au.Copyright notice – General limitations on Cyberkite brand and logo.Environmental Policies – Our sustainability and recycling commitments. This includes Environment Policy, e-Waste Policy and e-Waste Disposal Procedure.
Affiliate Disclosure – Transparency regarding commissions we earn from third-party recommendations.Affiliate Offers – Various affiliate offers and discounts.
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