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A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
Data Protection

A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom

Rising UK cyber attacks show training alone is failing; firms must embed behavioural security cues into daily work to cut human risk.

By Andy Fielder • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Women in cybersecurity, what it really looks like, and where you can fit
Risk & Compliance

Women in cybersecurity, what it really looks like, and where you can fit

Women hold under a quarter of cyber roles, but the field is broader, more human and more open to curiosity than many women are told.

By Michaella Masters • 7 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
Data Protection

AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026

In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.

By Rasangi De Silva • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
Data Protection

Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI

Women in cybersecurity, long trained to question and validate, are uniquely placed to lead the era of risky, fast‑moving AI tools.

By Heather Barnhart • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Give to Gain: Creating pathways for women in fraud prevention
Fintech

Give to Gain: Creating pathways for women in fraud prevention

Fraud teams can unlock leadership pathways for women by breaking silos, sharing context and pairing mentorship with real decision power.

By Mira Sidhu • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
When bandwidth Is capped but ambition Isn't
Human Capital Management

When bandwidth Is capped but ambition Isn't

As my bandwidth shrank with motherhood and caregiving, my ambition didn't - but workplaces quietly rationed away the complex work.

By Afrida Tabassum • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The next frontier for gender equity is digital power at the board table
Digital Transformation

The next frontier for gender equity is digital power at the board table

Australia has met gender targets on government boards, but experts warn true equity demands women's digital power at the top table.

By Iyari Cevallos • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The autonomous future of Australian and New Zealand enterprises
Firewalls

The autonomous future of Australian and New Zealand enterprises

Australian and New Zealand enterprises race towards autonomy, but experts warn observability and security must be architected in now.

By Mina Mousa • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
Firewalls

Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world

As firewalls fade, digital identity emerges as the core security perimeter, powering zero-trust strategies across cloud and remote work.

By Jeremy Blackburn • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
Wearables

Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards

In 2026, Australian businesses face a decisive test: turn years of AI and cloud investment into real advantage, or fall behind.

By Pieter DeGunst • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why cybersecurity needs better storytelling; and more women telling It
Digital Transformation

Why cybersecurity needs better storytelling; and more women telling It

Cybersecurity's future hinges on clear storytelling - and more women's voices - to turn technical risks into business-critical narratives.

By Hannah Perez • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
From photographer to full-stack dev: a bold career pivot
Data Analytics

From photographer to full-stack dev: a bold career pivot

From photography side project to full‑stack career, Livia Gu shows how curiosity and mistakes can build real confidence in tech.

By Livia Gu • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Building Australia's quantum future: Three shifts to strengthen women's participation
Quantum Computing

Building Australia's quantum future: Three shifts to strengthen women's participation

Australia's quantum future hinges on women's inclusion, with three key shifts urged to boost participation in this strategic technology.

By Petra Andrén • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Breaking in without a blueprint: Lessons learned from my nontraditional path to cybersecurity
Ransomware

Breaking in without a blueprint: Lessons learned from my nontraditional path to cybersecurity

From door-to-door sales to tracking ransomware, one woman proves cybersecurity careers can thrive far from the traditional path.

By Tammy Harper • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why influence matters this International Women's Day
Encryption

Why influence matters this International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, cybersecurity leaders say progress means women shaping tech risk decisions, not just being in the room.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
From global engineer to data leader in Australia’s tech
Unified Communications

From global engineer to data leader in Australia’s tech

From Argentina to Adelaide, data analyst Jessica Molina Calabrese reveals how global experience can power a tech career in Australia.

By Jessica Molina Calabrese • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
How CMTG Is rewriting the rules on women in tech and why the industry can't afford to wait
Digital Transformation

How CMTG Is rewriting the rules on women in tech and why the industry can't afford to wait

CMTG puts inclusion at the heart of its tech strategy, arguing women's leadership is now critical to innovation, resilience and growth.

By Mia Filpo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
How a strong professional network gifts its members the support they need to stretch and grow
IT Industry

How a strong professional network gifts its members the support they need to stretch and grow

A strong professional network offers candid counsel, shared experience and support, helping individuals make bolder, more deliberate career moves.

By Nicola Gerber • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Safe AI needs all voices: Celebrating the women who help drive CSA's AI safety initiative
Digital Transformation

Safe AI needs all voices: Celebrating the women who help drive CSA's AI safety initiative

On International Women's Day, CSA spotlights women steering its AI Safety Initiative, proving inclusion is core infrastructure for secure AI.

By Illena Armstrong • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026