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The Optus Privacy Ruling: What Every Australian Board Should Now Know

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's civil penalty action against Optus isn't just another regulatory slap on the wrist, it's a watershed moment that fundamentally changes how Australian courts will assess cybersecurity...

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Why Smart Businesses Are Outsourcing Their Compliance Management

TL;DR: The Bottom Line Australian organisations are drowning in compliance requirements for ISO 27001, Essential Eight, and CPS 230 obligations....

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Beyond the Morning Headlines: A Practical Path Forward

If you've caught up on cybersecurity news this Monday morning, you might be forgiven for thinking the digital world is spinning out of control....

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Healthcare Under Siege: Why Managed Security Services Are Essential Against Growing Cyber Threats

The cyber threat landscape for healthcare continues to deteriorate, with the Data Breach Notification of the 2024 attack on McLaren Health Care...

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EchoLeak AI

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The Silent Threat: How EchoLeak Exposes the Hidden Risks in AI

When AI tools turn against your business without anyone lifting a finger Imagine opening your Monday morning executive briefing to discover that your...

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APRA Tightens the Screws: New Authentication Requirements for Super Funds

31 August 2025 deadline looms as regulator demands immediate action following devastating cyber attacks If you thought APRA's existing cybersecurity...

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CPS 230 Compliance: 21 Days to Go and What You Need to Know

With just 21 days until July 1, 2025, the clock is ticking on CPS 230 compliance. If you're an APRA-regulated entity, this deadline isn't negotiable...

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Australia's New Ransomware Reporting Rules: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

The cybersecurity landscape in Australia has just taken a significant turn. As of 30 May 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to...

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Reflecting on the Top 10 CISO Concerns for 2025

The starting point for this blog was an excellent Top 10 list of current CISO concerns from Royce Markose, the CISO at VISTRADA. See the original...

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When Paying a Ransom Isn’t Enough: When Lightning Strikes Twice

The unfortunate revelation that the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and at least three other Canadian school boards are facing renewed extortion...

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