Cyber Security Statement
At GippsHost, security isn’t an after-thought — it’s built into everything we do. Our job is to keep your websites, data, and systems protected from cyber threats, and to respond fast if something ever goes wrong.
We take that responsibility seriously.
What We Protect
We focus on securing:
Websites we host or manage
Customer data stored on our systems
Email and productivity services we support
Devices and networks we manage
Backups and disaster recovery systems
Customer portals, logins, and account access
If we don’t directly manage something for you, we’ll still give you honest advice so you can keep it secure.
How We Secure Your Services
We use a layered security approach — people, processes, and technology working together.
Technical Controls
- Firewalls & network segmentation
- Malware & threat detection
- Account isolation on shared hosting
- Enforced strong authentication where available
- Regular patching & updates
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS, SSL/TLS)
- Secure password and credential handling
- Backups stored separately from production systems
Operational Controls
- Strict access control & role-based permissions
- Logged and monitored administrator access
- Least-privilege security approach
- Vendor & supply-chain risk awareness
- Documented incident response processes
- Data is stored on secure Australian-based infrastructure unless otherwise required
- Backups are encrypted and routinely tested
- Customer data is only accessed when necessary to support you
- We do not sell or share your data — ever
Incident Response
If a security incident occurs, we will:
1) Contain the issue quickly
2) Investigate the root cause
3) Restore services safely
4) Notify affected customers where required
5) Report incidents in line with the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme (where applicable)
6) Implement safeguards to prevent repeat incidents
You’ll always get straight communication from us — not silence.
Compliance & Standards
We align our practices with Australian requirements including:
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Australian Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme
Industry best-practice hosting & IT security controls
We continuously review and improve our security processes.
Reporting a Security Concern
If you think there’s been a breach, scam, or suspicious activity involving your services:
Please include as much detail as possible — screenshots help.
Want to know more or ask questions?
We treat your systems and data with the same care we use for our own — because trust matters. Cyber threats evolve daily, and so do we. We’ll continue strengthening our security and being transparent with our customers.
If you’d like advice on improving your cyber security posture, just reach out. Happy to help — straight answers, no jargon.