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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.

What to know about Risk & Compliance

Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.

Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.

Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.

For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.

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Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each
IT Industry

Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each

Sydney venture studio Repeat Builders backs five startups with AUD $3 million each, targeting startup failure before founders are hired.

2 days ago

Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs
Taxation

Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs

Digital assets spur a surge in Australian SMSF set-ups, with younger investors driving record fund creation and holdings reaching AUD $3.2 billion.

2 days ago

First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait
Marketing

First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait

Australian businesses face a shrinking third-party data landscape in 2026, with privacy reforms and browser changes making first-party data vital.

2 days ago

Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Cloud Services

Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion

Cloudwerx names Harsh Mishra to spearhead Adelaide expansion as it targets defence, energy and government demand for integrated transformation services.

2 days ago

Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul
Productivity

Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul

Harmon Transportation has slashed onboarding time and lifted revenue after a 18-month Avetta-led overhaul of safety, compliance and admin systems.

2 days ago

Climate firms launch resilience in a box for Australia
Business Continuity

Climate firms launch resilience in a box for Australia

Climate & Decisions and Komunidad unveil Resilience in a Box, pairing AASB S2 disclosure support with live climate monitoring for Australian assets.

3 days ago

Australia privacy week urges better complaint handling
Apps

Australia privacy week urges better complaint handling

Australia's Privacy Commissioner urges organisations to overhaul complaint handling as survey data shows most frustrated Australians never speak up.

3 days ago

ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector
Marketing

ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector

Australian Centre for AI in Marketing launches AI course for charities with IBM backing as not-for-profits seek practical, ethical ways to use the technology.

3 days ago

BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Hybrid Cloud

BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia

BeyondTrust brings identity security insights to Australia with local hosting as regulators intensify scrutiny of machine identities and AI access.

Last week

ANZ boosts Plus transfers with tracking & fraud checks
Cloud Services

ANZ boosts Plus transfers with tracking & fraud checks

ANZ adds in-app tracking, delivery estimates and fraud checks to Plus transfers as it expands overseas payments to more than 250 destinations.

Last week

Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses
Customer Experience

Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses

Atlas says businesses face an AI reputation breach as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Claude spread incorrect company details across major platforms.

Last week

Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents
Data Protection

Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents

Nearly half of Australian organisations with AI security controls have faced incidents as firms rush agents into customer service, email and cloud systems.

Last week

Beam launches AI social services tools in Australia
Data Protection

Beam launches AI social services tools in Australia

Beam opens Melbourne Asia-Pacific office as it brings AI social services tools to Australia, aiming to cut admin in care and housing.

Last week

Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces
Productivity

Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces

Australian workplaces use generative AI daily, but Plain English Foundation says formal training is missing as workers still battle errors and weak output.

Last week

Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets
Surveillance

Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets

Microlise rolls out AI-powered distraction cameras in Australia as fleet managers face rising pressure to prove driver safety and compliance.

Last week

Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet
Firewalls

Ip.Glass modernises Baiada Poultry's network with Fortinet

Ip.Glass and Fortinet overhaul Baiada Poultry's network with Secure SD-WAN and security tools, bolstering resilience across IT and OT operations.

Last week

Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag
Productivity

Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag

Australian mid-sized firms are reaping productivity gains from AI, but MYOB says weak training, governance and legacy systems are limiting wider benefits.

Last week

TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade
Fintech

TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade

ASX and TCS go live with CHESS Release 1, starting Australia's long-running post-trade overhaul with new cash clearing and settlement.

Last week

ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing
Stock Exchange

ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing

ASX and TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production, giving Australia's market infrastructure a new clearing and settlement platform.

Last week

NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews
Robotics

NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews

NAB taps George Mathews to head its first AI Science team, as the bank builds in-house expertise to safely scale new digital tools.

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