McGrathNicol stories
Australian business leaders urged to close supply chain & cyber gaps
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
A report warns Australian firms must close supply chain and cyber security gaps as 80% foresee geopolitical risks impacting operations in the next year.
Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.
SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
SentinelOne has honoured four Australian partners, including SALTT Technologies and Novo3, at its 2025 APJ awards for excellence in enterprise security collaboration.
Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.
SMBiT joins DSI to help develop SMB cybersecurity standard
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
SMBiT Professionals has joined Dynamic Standards International's Steering Committee to help develop the vital SMB1001 cybersecurity standard for Australia's SMB sector.
Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.
SentinelOne announces 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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mcgrathnicol
SentinelOne celebrated its 2024 APJ Partner Award winners during a ceremony in Khao Lak, Thailand, recognising exemplary contributions from its partners across the region.
McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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kroll
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strategy
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leadership
Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.
McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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risk & compliance
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corruption
Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia's cyber resilience.
McGrathNicol appoints Five New Partners to Meet Growing Demand
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cyber threat
McGrathNicol expands with five new partners, including a cybersecurity expert, bringing their total partner count to 53.
McGrathNicol has appointed two new partners
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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partner programmes
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mcgrathnicol
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job moves
Restructuring and advisory firm McGrathNicol welcomes two new partners: Linda Smith and Michael Gray, bringing the total to 51 partners.
Businesses willing to pay double the ransom in 2022
Tue, 25th Oct 2022
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Australian business leaders would be willing to pay almost double what they were last year to stop an attack – $1.28 million.
McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as firm's growing cyber security practice
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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risk & compliance
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mcgrathnicol
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job moves
McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as director in their growing cyber security practice in Canberra, bringing 25 years of experience to the role.
IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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careers
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leadership
Joss Howard, a cyber partner at advisory firm McGrathNicol, discusses how to attract more women to the cyber security industry.
Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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apple
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synnex
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acer
Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.
Dick Smith fallout continues
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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mcgrathnicol
Dick Smith management and directors are facing questions over the failure of the business, while Anchorage executives are also in for a grilling.
Long wait for Dick Smith creditors, as extension granted
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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partners
Courts on both side of the Tasman have approved an extension to the time frame for the second creditors meeting for Dick Smith Holdings.
Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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dick smith
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mcgrathnicol
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private equity
Administrators for Dick Smith Holdings will front the Federal Court of Australia this week to ask for approval to delay the next meeting of creditors.