About

Cybercrime is now the biggest threat to businesses today and our purpose is to turn that statistic around.


David and the team work with businesses who understand the need for technology to safeguard their most valuable asset - data.

We do this by providing a range of services including Cyber Security advice, Security Awareness Training for your staff and proactive security protection such as Managed Firewalls and Email Antispam

We take the hassle out of your day-to-day technology needs through our maintenance and security plan, Microsoft 365 Setup or Migration, CodeTwo Automatic Email signatures and a full suite of business continuity tools such as Microsoft 365 Backups to minimise your business downtime.

FortiTech is a proud partner of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) through the Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) Program and understands the ever-changing world of Cyber Security and how to protect your business.

  • Integrity – There is nothing more important than building open and honest relationships with every one of our partners
  • Confidence – We are confident in our vendor partners, staff capabilities and that our solutions provide tangible productivity improvements to your business
  • Passion – Our passion for technology and business continually drives us to develop and improve our skills and offerings so that you always receive a premium service
  • Creativity – Your business goals, directions and problems are unique, so our team are trained to find creative solutions that match those requirements in an ever-changing landscape
  • Diligence – Your business outcomes and benefits drive our solution design and project implementation, and we make sure they’re delivered every time

"We have found FortiTech to be very beneficial to our business. The staff are very prompt to attend to any issues or concerns. I would happily recommend their service to anyone."

Elizabeth C. Raine & Horne

David

David is a straight-shooting business owner, virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and technology speaker.

David lives and breathes cybersecurity; he works with SME’s to leverage technology, aiding them in the fight against cyber criminals and other threats to their business.

David is a highly sought-after public speaker on cybersecurity, known for his straightforward approach and extensive expertise in the field. With over 25 years of commercial experience in IT, including senior leadership roles such as Group CIO for a manufacturing company.

David has been recognised as a keynote speaker for prominent organizations, including the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) at their National Congress in 2022 and the Chartered Public Accountants (CPA) Brisbane. He has also been a featured speaker at QUT's Disrupting Law and the World Legal Summit, a globally televised event in conjunction with the University of Queensland. As a member of the College of Law's Geeky Guru's, David is well-versed in the needs and concerns of legal professionals, and in 2020 he hosted a series of Cybersecurity webinars for their Legalpreneurs Lab.

David is a PRINCE2 Practitioner, holds ITIL certification and continues to develop his skills and exposure to new technologies and business methodologies and processes.

Tessa

Tessa keeps FortiTech ticking along juggling finance, marketing and operations support.    Tessa is well-equipped to do this, with more than 20 years of experience in office management, executive support and project coordination in industries such as finance, utilities, consulting and engineering.

With a strong IT background including helpdesk and business analysis, Tessa enjoys being able to utilise that knowledge to automate and streamline processes for both FortiTech and our clients.