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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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Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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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.
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SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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SentinelOne has honoured four Australian partners, including SALTT Technologies and Novo3, at its 2025 APJ awards for excellence in enterprise security collaboration.
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Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.
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SMBiT joins DSI to help develop SMB cybersecurity standard

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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SMBiT Professionals has joined Dynamic Standards International's Steering Committee to help develop the vital SMB1001 cybersecurity standard for Australia's SMB sector.
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Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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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.
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SentinelOne announces 2024 APJ Partner Award winners in Thailand

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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SentinelOne celebrated its 2024 APJ Partner Award winners during a ceremony in Khao Lak, Thailand, recognising exemplary contributions from its partners across the region.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.
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McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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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.
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McGrathNicol appoints Five New Partners to Meet Growing Demand

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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McGrathNicol expands with five new partners, including a cybersecurity expert, bringing their total partner count to 53.
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McGrathNicol has appointed two new partners

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Restructuring and advisory firm McGrathNicol welcomes two new partners: Linda Smith and Michael Gray, bringing the total to 51 partners.
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Businesses willing to pay double the ransom in 2022

Tue, 25th Oct 2022
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Australian business leaders would be willing to pay almost double what they were last year to stop an attack – $1.28 million.
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McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as firm's growing cyber security practice

Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as director in their growing cyber security practice in Canberra, bringing 25 years of experience to the role.
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IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security

Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Joss Howard, a cyber partner at advisory firm McGrathNicol, discusses how to attract more women to the cyber security industry.
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Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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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.
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Dick Smith fallout continues

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Dick Smith management and directors are facing questions over the failure of the business, while Anchorage executives are also in for a grilling.
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Long wait for Dick Smith creditors, as extension granted

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Courts on both side of the Tasman have approved an extension to the time frame for the second creditors meeting for Dick Smith Holdings.
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Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay

Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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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.