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Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

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Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.
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World Backup Day warns firms on data recovery gaps

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Once a background IT chore, data backup is now a frontline business risk as complex systems and cyber threats expose fragile resilience.
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How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed

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At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
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Revolut wins UK bank licence, plans major investment push

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Revolut secures full UK bank licence, pledging GBP £3 billion investment, 1,000 new jobs and a phased roll-out of FSCS-protected accounts.
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FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.
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Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.
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RecordPoint's data surge as AI drives governance push

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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RecordPoint now processes over 15 million data transactions daily as AI adoption fuels a surge in demand for stricter data governance controls.
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Logicalis Australia appoints Luke Gardiner to lead new Technology Assurance Services practice

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Logicalis Australia launches Technology Assurance Services to help regulated sectors meet CPS 230-era resilience and third-party risk demands.
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RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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RecordPoint appoints a new revenue chief and partner director to ramp up global AI data governance push for heavily regulated sectors.
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Avocado & Clear Dynamics team up to tackle CPS 230 risk

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Avocado and Clear Dynamics join forces to replace risky spreadsheet-based systems as CPS 230 ramps up scrutiny of operational resilience.
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Proving human identity is essential to defending Australia's financial services sector

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Australia's banks face rising AI-driven scams, making robust human identity verification and phishing-resistant MFA critical to security.
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Identity-related security remains a core challenge for Australia's finance sector

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Identity-related security, including credential compromises and third-party risks, remains a top challenge for Australia's finance sector after six years under APRA's CPS 234.
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Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Australian financial firms must strengthen Salesforce backup and restore practices to meet APRA's new CPS 230 resilience standards effective July 2025.
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Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Australian banks must embrace AI, cloud tech and resilience-first strategies to cut costs and boost agility in a competitive, evolving market by 2026.
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RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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RecordPoint appoints Brett Hooker as its first COO to drive global growth and enhance operations amid rising demand for data and AI governance solutions.
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RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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RecordPoint has acquired Australian AI firm Redactive to enhance its AI data security and governance solutions for regulated industries globally.
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Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.
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Australian business leaders urged to close supply chain & cyber gaps

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A report warns Australian firms must close supply chain and cyber security gaps as 80% foresee geopolitical risks impacting operations in the next year.
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Exclusive: Why automation & AI are now vital for Australian resilience

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Australian firms face rising IT outages and trust drops, making automation and AI vital for resilience ahead of APRA's CPS 230 compliance by July 2025.
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Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.