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SYDNEY<\/span>, March 18, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Virtual IT Group (VITG)<\/a><\/b> and The Instillery<\/a><\/b> have launched Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR), the first purpose-built Zero Trust network protection service<\/a> designed specifically for small and medium-sized organisations across ANZ. Until now, these organisations have faced rising cyber threats with little choice but to rely on outdated, legacy network security.<\/p>\n

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Virtual IT Group Launches Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR) Service – Masaki Takeda (Security Consultant), Maurice McCarthy (CEO) and Jeremy Nees (Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The service can deliver the same level of protection used by banks and large enterprises without the specialist team or the cost typically required.<\/p>\n

"EDR and identity protection tools have evolved rapidly, but network security hasn’t kept pace," said Jeremy Nees<\/a>, Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead at Virtual IT Group. "For the first time, midmarket organisations can have full endpoint, identity, and network security working together as one."<\/p>\n

"Many midmarket businesses are still relying on firewalls and VPNs that simply we<\/span>ren’t designed for today’s advanced cyber-attack patterns or modern workforce realities. Most tools in the SMB space only scan a fraction of network traffic. It’s like boarding a plane where only 10% of passengers have been screened. Our ZDR offering eliminates that blind spot. With this service, we deliver true 24\/7 security monitoring and response: deep packet inspection across all traffic, not just small samples, local ANZ threat intelligence, and configuration and oversight by elite engineers."<\/p>\n

This is the first service launched since CEO Maurice McCarthy joined the company<\/a> in February. "The Zero Trust Detection and Response service is unique in its customer centric design and can be added immediately to a customer’s environment, without having to switch managed service providers if they’re not ready to do so. Secure, sector-compliant, and AI ready business systems are a non-negotiable for our economy to thrive. Crucially for this end of the market, the offering is priced on a peruser, per month model, removing the financial barrier that has historically kept high grade network protection out of reach."<\/p>\n

Virtual IT Group and The Instillery, who came together through an acquisition in 2025<\/a>, have spent more than a decade implementing Zero Trust architectures for some of the most secure organisations in ANZ. The new ZDR service packages that expertise into a simple, scalable service designed for midmarket needs.<\/p>\n

Now with The Instillery’s expertise on board, Virtual IT Group holds one of the strongest Zero Trust capability sets in ANZ, with a dedicated Zero Trust practice<\/a> and four engineers certified through Zscaler Aces, including Masaki Takeda<\/a> and Ronnie Meekers<\/a>. The ZDR launch signals a step forward for traditional managed services and managed security as a combined category.<\/p>\n

After successful implementation with pilot customers, ZDR is available immediately across Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

About Virtual IT Group (VITG) and The Instillery<\/b><\/p>\n

Virtual IT Group<\/a> is one of the fastest growing mid-market technology and cybersecurity providers in Australia and New Zealand. With scale, local customer support, and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end managed IT and security services making our clients’ business systems stronger, smarter and more secure every day. In 2025 Virtual IT Group acquired The Instillery<\/a>, a New Zealand-based technology services firm specialising in digital transformation and capability building for growth-stage businesses. Together, we operate as a united entity serving ANZ mid-market.<\/p>\n

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