Partners & referrals

When you need more, we take you there.

Some things sit outside the platform - formal certification, penetration testing, the right insurance. For those, we've rounded out a short list of independent, market-tested specialists. Engage them through the 1ST2 platform when the moment's right, or reach out directly at your leisure.

No hidden incentives. Where we benefit from a referral, we tell you. Where we don't, we'll say so too. These partners are here because they round out what your business might need - not because they pay us.

Partner network3 specialists

SAI GlobalCertification & auditing

CFCCyber & business insurance

CrayonPen testing & licensing

Certification & auditingVisit SAI Global

SAI Global

Australia's longest-standing, market-tested certification body - a safe place to start when you're ready to formalise compliance.

When you're ready to formalise your compliance - ISO 27001 or independent certification - SAI Global is one of Australia's longest-standing, market-tested certification and auditing bodies. A safe, credible place to start.

Independent ISO 27001 & standards certification
Surveillance & recertification audits
Widely recognised certification marks
Decades of Australian audit experience

No benefit to us. We have no commercial arrangement with SAI Global and take nothing from the referral - they're simply market-tested and a sound starting point. As with any audit, we'd always encourage you to get at least three quotes before you commit.

Penetration testing & Microsoft licensingVisit Crayon

Crayon - Penetration Testing & Microsoft Licensing

Independent penetration testing, plus a second layer of Microsoft-side licensing support - from one of Australia's most credentialed Microsoft distributors.

Through our partnership with Crayon, 1ST2 clients benefit from access to two distinct capabilities.

Capability 01

Penetration Testing

If your framework or insurer calls for penetration testing, Crayon provides independent testing of your environment - automated coverage backed by genuine manual testing, not just a scan and a report.

Manual and automated penetration testing
Environment and application testing
Findings mapped to clear remediation
One-off engagements or year-round cover

Year-round option for peace of mind. A fixed-fee, unlimited-use penetration testing arrangement is available, paid directly to 1ST2 as an annual licence commitment - automated testing you can run yourselves, continually, whenever you like, all year round. Manual testing with a formal certificate is a separate service, available directly through Crayon (a SoftwareOne company). Get in touch to discuss procurement and a demo.

Capability 02

Microsoft Licensing

Crayon is one of Australia's most credentialed Microsoft distributors - holding all six Microsoft SPD certifications and the Azure Expert certification. Their specialist support sits on top of what 1ST2 already provides - a second layer of Microsoft-side help for licensing changes, tenancy provisioning, and renewals that go beyond day-to-day IT support, backed by monthly billing flexibility, consolidated invoicing, and simplified licence management.

All six Microsoft SPD certifications & Azure Expert status
Priority access to Crayon's Microsoft specialist support desk
Monthly billing, consolidated invoicing & simplified licence management
An added layer of Microsoft-side support, on top of your 1ST2 platform

Beyond the platform. For businesses requiring deeper security engagements, Crayon also provides Essential Eight assessments and Microsoft Security specialists across Defender, Sentinel, Entra, and Purview.

Transparency on this one. 1ST2 receives a very slight margin on licensing managed through Crayon. Whatever we receive from this goes straight back into supporting you further - real human help with Microsoft-specific issues, well beyond your licensing simply being managed tidily and self-served. It's a genuine additional layer of support on top of your platform, at no extra cost to you.

Cyber & business insuranceVisit CFC

CFC

A global market leader in cyber and business insurance - a natural fit alongside a serious security posture.

If you're uninsured, under-insured, or simply due for a review, CFC is a global market leader in cyber and business insurance. A natural fit for a business that takes its security posture seriously.

Cyber insurance & incident response cover
Business insurance & risk review
Recognised global market leader
Review your position or quote fresh cover

Your security posture can work in your favour with insurers. Much of what 1ST2 does day to day - MFA, patching, backups, monitoring, and an immutable audit trail - directly supports the best-practice posture that insurers typically ask about. CFC is a market leader in cyber and business insurance worth considering if you're reviewing your cover.

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Reach out directly, whenever suits you.

Each of these specialists is reachable directly through the links above, or via us if you'd like an introduction first. There's no obligation, no pressure, and no benefit hidden from you.

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