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Continuous scanning for malware, intrusions and anomalies across your entire website — files, database and server.
Learn MoreWebsite Security Monitoring Melbourne — 24/7 Threat Detection, Automated Backups & Instant Incident Response for Australian Businesses
PMGS Digital Marketing provides round-the-clock security monitoring and automated backup services for Australian business websites — detecting threats before they cause damage, maintaining daily backups with off-site storage and responding to security incidents same-day so your business is always protected.
99.9% Uptime | 24/7 Monitoring | Australian Hosted | Same-Day Support | No Lock-In
Cyber attacks on Australian business websites happen every day — and most businesses don't find out they've been compromised until days or weeks later. By then, Google may have blacklisted the site, customer data may have been stolen and recovery costs have multiplied.
The problem isn't that attacks are sophisticated. Most are automated — bots scanning thousands of websites per hour looking for known vulnerabilities. Without active monitoring, these attacks succeed silently and go undetected until the damage is done.
PMGS 24/7 security monitoring detects threats in real time, while daily off-site backups mean you can restore your site within hours of any incident. It's the difference between a minor alert and a full-blown business crisis.
Proactive protection and automated recovery — so a security incident never becomes a business disaster.

Continuous scanning for malware, intrusions and anomalies across your entire website — files, database and server.
Learn MoreImmediate notification when threats are detected, so action can be taken before damage occurs.
Learn MoreFull site and database backed up daily with 30-day retention — a restore point is always available.
Learn MoreBackups stored on separate servers, not just on your hosting provider — so they survive even a complete server failure.
Learn MoreWeb Application Firewall (WAF) providing active protection against known attack patterns and malicious traffic.
Learn MoreMalicious crawlers, scrapers and spam bots blocked before they reach your site or consume server resources.
Learn MoreBrute force detection and suspicious login attempt monitoring with automatic lockout protection.
Learn MoreRestore your site from any backup point within minutes — full site, database or individual files.
Learn MoreNot all backups are equal. PMGS uses a multi-layer backup strategy that ensures your data can always be recovered — no matter what happens.
| Backup Type | Frequency | Retention | What It Covers | PMGS Includes? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Site Backup | Daily | 30 days | Files + database + media | Yes |
| Database Backup | Daily | 30 days | All CMS data, orders, contacts | Yes |
| Off-Site Backup | Daily | 30 days | Stored separate from hosting server | Yes |
| Pre-Update Snapshot | Before every update | 7 days | Instant restore if update breaks site | Yes |
| Weekly Archive | Weekly | 6 months | Long-term restore point | Yes — Business+ |
| Real-Time Backup | Continuous | 7 days | Every change saved instantly | Yes — Enterprise |
Without 24/7 monitoring and off-site backups, your website and business data are exposed to silent attacks and unrecoverable loss.
Most website hacks are silent. Attackers install malware quietly and exploit your site for weeks or months before anything visible happens. Without real-time monitoring, the first sign is often a Google blacklist warning or a customer complaint.
Google blacklists thousands of sites every day for malware. Once your site is flagged, organic traffic drops to near zero and visitors see a 'Dangerous Site' warning instead of your homepage. Recovery takes time even after the malware is removed.
Customer data, payment details and personal information can be stolen from an unmonitored site without any visible signs. The breach often goes undetected until a customer or regulatory body raises the alarm.
Without off-site backups, a ransomware attack or complete server failure can permanently destroy your entire website. If your only backups are stored on the same server, they're gone too.
A hacked and blacklisted site loses all its Google rankings. Even after cleanup, rebuilding search visibility can take months of sustained effort — and your competitors gain ground in the meantime.
A data breach resulting from inadequately secured infrastructure can expose Australian businesses to significant legal and regulatory liability under the Privacy Act and Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

Silent hacks and unrecoverable data loss are preventable. Let PMGS deploy 24/7 monitoring and off-site backups so your business is protected around the clock.
From security audit to ongoing monitoring, we manage every step.
We run a full scan of your current site to identify existing vulnerabilities, malware, misconfigured settings and backup gaps.
We install the WAF, monitoring agent and alert system — your site is actively protected from the moment deployment is complete.
Daily off-site backups are configured with 30-day retention, pre-update snapshots and one-click restore access.
We test backup restoration to confirm it works, verify all monitoring alerts are active and run a post-deployment security scan.
24/7 ongoing monitoring begins, with a monthly security and backup report delivered to you covering all activity, alerts and actions taken.
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Security monitoring is one part of a complete managed web foundation. Combine it with hosting, maintenance and domains for full peace of mind.
Fast Australian servers
Learn MoreDomain management
Learn MoreSSL setup and renewal
Learn MoreUpdates and patches
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Clean infected sites
Learn MoreLock down your site
Learn MoreA secure, monitored site is the start. Combine it with these services for a complete digital presence.
A well-maintained site starts with clean, modern code that supports ongoing security and monitoring.
Learn MoreUpdated, fast and secure sites rank better — active monitoring directly supports your organic visibility.
Learn MoreCombine security monitoring with a website refresh or redesign for a site that's both modern and protected.
Learn MoreKeep your online store secure, monitored and backed up — protecting both your business and your customers' data.
Learn MoreDrive paid traffic to a site you know is always performing, always secure and always available.
Learn MoreA full digital strategy anchored to a secure, monitored web presence — everything under one team.
Learn MorePMGS provides security monitoring and backup services to businesses across Australia.

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Common questions about security monitoring, backups and incident response.
Website security monitoring is a continuous, automated process that scans your site for malware, intrusions, file changes and suspicious activity around the clock. PMGS monitoring detects threats in real time and alerts our team immediately, so action is taken before the threat causes damage.
Business websites should be backed up daily at a minimum. PMGS runs automated daily full-site backups with 30-day retention, plus pre-update snapshots before any changes are applied. This ensures there's always a recent, clean restore point available.
An off-site backup is stored on a separate server from your website hosting. If your hosting server suffers a failure, hack or data loss, your off-site backup remains unaffected. PMGS stores all backups off-site as standard — so your data is recoverable no matter what happens to your host.
PMGS can restore your site from a backup within minutes using one-click restore. Full restorations — including database, files and media — are typically completed same-day, and we test quarterly to confirm backups are functional and complete.
A WAF sits between your website and incoming traffic, filtering out malicious requests before they reach your server. It blocks known attack patterns, SQL injection, cross-site scripting and brute force attempts. PMGS deploys and manages a WAF as part of every security monitoring plan.
Without monitoring, most businesses don't find out until Google blacklists the site, their host suspends the account, or a customer reports something suspicious. With PMGS monitoring, threats are detected and flagged in real time — often before any visible damage occurs.
Yes. PMGS security monitoring can be deployed on websites hosted by any provider. We install a monitoring agent on your site that reports back to our systems — your hosting doesn't need to change for monitoring to work.
While there is no specific law mandating security monitoring, Australian businesses that handle personal data are subject to the Privacy Act 1988 and the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme. Adequate security measures, including monitoring and backup, are expected as part of meeting your obligations under these regulations.

We'll scan your site for existing vulnerabilities, check your backup coverage and show you exactly how exposed your business currently is. Call us: 1300 946 484