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Insights on cyber security, governance, and compliance for Australian businesses.

Combatting Deepfake Fraud: Essential Cybersecurity Measures for Businesses

Combatting Deepfake Fraud: Essential Cybersecurity Measures for Businesses

How a $34.5M deepfake video scam in Hong Kong highlights the need for multi-factor verification, employee training, and incident response planning.

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The Importance of Strategic Data Management Before Deploying Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Financial Services

The Importance of Strategic Data Management Before Deploying Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Financial Services

Why financial services firms must implement data classification and access controls before deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot to prevent sensitive data exposure.

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Navigating the New Cyber Frontier: A CEO's Guide to the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030

Navigating the New Cyber Frontier: A CEO's Guide to the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030

A CEO-level breakdown of Australia's 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy, its 60 action items, and what corporate leaders must do to comply.

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Navigating Australia's Proposed Privacy Reform

Navigating Australia's Proposed Privacy Reform

Overview of the 116 Privacy Act Review recommendations including automated decision-making, enhanced cybersecurity, and new individual rights for Australians.

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Harnessing Collective Vigilance: Microsoft’s $5 Billion Investment in Australia’s Cybersecurity

Harnessing Collective Vigilance: Microsoft’s $5 Billion Investment in Australia’s Cybersecurity

Microsoft’s $5 billion Cyber-Shield initiative with the Australian Signals Directorate and what it means for Australian business cybersecurity.

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Admin Privileges: A Double-Edged Sword in Cyber Security

Admin Privileges: A Double-Edged Sword in Cyber Security

Why unrestricted admin access is a major cyber risk and how the ACSC Essential Eight approach to restricting privileges protects your business.

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Cyber and Information Security: A Must-Have for AFSL Holders and Their Authorised Representatives

Cyber and Information Security: A Must-Have for AFSL Holders and Their Authorised Representatives

Legal and regulatory cyber security obligations for AFSL holders under the Corporations Act and ASIC guidance, including oversight of authorised representatives.

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Cybercrime on the rise just ask Optus: Tips for Small Businesses

Cybercrime on the rise just ask Optus: Tips for Small Businesses

Lessons from the Optus data breach for small businesses: data classification, encryption, password management, MFA, and employee phishing awareness.

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The importance of cyber and data security governance

The importance of cyber and data security governance

Why cyber security governance matters for every business, not just regulated industries, and how to build a risk framework aligned with your organisation's appetite.

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5 reasons why cybersecurity compliance is important for financial planners

Data protection, ASIC mandates, reputation, risk mitigation, and competitive advantage — five reasons financial planners need cybersecurity compliance.

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