When you dive into the world of AI governance, one thing quickly becomes clear: managing AI responsibly is not just about technology. It’s about structure, rules, and costs . Organisations need a solid framework to ensure that AI systems comply with regulations, protects data, and maintain trust. What is needed? And how much does this cost? And what drives those costs? I’m here to break down the essentials of AI governance framework costs and the broader AI compliance costs

In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data is not just a good practice—it’s a necessity. Every organisation handling personal or confidential information must ensure their data governance and privacy measures are airtight. That’s where a data protection assessment comes in. It’s your roadmap to identifying risks, closing gaps, and proving compliance with regulations. If you want to build trust and operational efficiency, mastering this process is non-negotiable. Let

What is Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)? Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is an emerging term coined by Gartner. It represents a new category of solutions focused on protecting personal information and sensitive data. DSPM sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and privacy, making it crucial for organizations today. This document explains DSPM and why it is essential for privacy professionals. The Importance of DSPM In today's digital landscape, data breache

Key Insights from Recent Cases Insights from a number of recent cases have shed light on what ASIC and OAIC define as reasonable steps in protecting personal information. The attached Whitepaper expands on a panel discussion at Cyber Con 2025. This discussion explored the learnings from these cases and provided tips to turn those learnings into practical action for both boards and executives. What Are Reasonable Steps? The insights include several key points: Reasonable steps

According to a new iTnews report, NSW Government agencies have seen third-party linked cyber incidents quadruple in just two years . In...

The Australian privacy regulator has just fired its strongest warning shot yet. If your organisation collects, shares, analyses, or even...

This whitepaer by the AICD offers some great insights into data governance for a boards and executives. Data is now one of your...

Last week, several of Australia’s largest superannuation funds — including some of the the largest, by membership size: Australian Super;...

How Automated PI Data Scanning and Security Posture Management Could Have Helped The recent case of ASIC suing FIIG Securities Limited...

The deletion of the stolen Medibank data from Zservers in Russia is a window into the industrialisation of global cyber crime and...

The latest Frost & Sullivan report on Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) has recognised our partner Securiti as a leader in this...

Recording of a webinar describing a case study for remediating the risk of unstrucutred data: https://links.securiti.ai/discussing-unstru...

Here's a presentation on Data Governance I gave to the Sydney IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapter today. The key points: Data is both an asset and...

If the latest Cyber Pulse survey from AISC is indicative of Australian organisations there is still a way to go in cyber maturity and...

The recent media about the OAIC investigation into personal information leakage via TIk Tok raises a much broader issue. The risk of data...

In a recent report on Data Governance by the Governance Institute of Australia there were some concerning findings, such as: - Nearly 60%...

A guide to expanding internationally for A&NZ Organisations This Webinar recording and material will: help you better understand key...