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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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Recent Risk & Compliance News

Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Digital Transformation

Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise

Unlogged contractors can expose store networks to intrusion, prompting Australian retailers to adopt digital visitor controls and audit trails.

Last week

The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it
Workforce Technology

The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it

More eCommerce sites are exposed to contractor and visitor compliance gaps as dark stores and fulfilment hubs multiply across Australia.

Last week

AI: Powering the next wave of smarter logistics
Productivity

AI: Powering the next wave of smarter logistics

Australia's vast distances are pushing transport firms to use AI to predict delays, reroute shipments and cut costly delivery errors.

Last week

Xynon launches AI onboarding tool for advice firms
Productivity

Xynon launches AI onboarding tool for advice firms

The tool aims to cut paperwork before advisers charge fees, as Australia's financial advice sector shrinks and compliance burdens mount.

Last week

Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security
Disaster Recovery

Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security

The restricted model could speed up vulnerability fixes across Cohesity's platform as AI intensifies both attack and defence in critical software.

Last week

IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients
Digital Transformation

IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients

The app lets traders query live positions and exposure in plain English, cutting out screenshots and manual uploads to ChatGPT.

This month

Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps
Productivity

Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps

Most Australian healthcare providers are stuck in pilot mode as weak data, governance and operating models limit wider AI rollout.

This month

Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca
Workplace

Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca

The ranking signals growing demand for print vendors that can plug into cloud, security and workflow systems rather than stand alone.

This month

Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence
Workforce Technology

Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence

Labour shortages, rising costs and tighter regulation are threatening delivery on Australia's construction pipeline despite robust defence-led demand.

This month

Plaud launches Team in Australia for workplace notes
Small Business

Plaud launches Team in Australia for workplace notes

Businesses could lose meeting context unless they adopt Plaud Team, which adds shared note management, billing and controls in Australia.

Last month

Milestone study shows video software boosts efficiency
Productivity

Milestone study shows video software boosts efficiency

Organisations can recoup their outlay in six months, as the study found video management software cut investigation times and lifted productivity.

Last month

Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service
Managed Services

Orro & Megaport launch managed global network service

Australian businesses expanding overseas can now secure private network links and compute in minutes through a single managed provider.

Last month

Before you adopt AI in quality engineering, ask if you're ready for it
IT Industry

Before you adopt AI in quality engineering, ask if you're ready for it

Without strong governance and clean data, AI in quality engineering can add workload, erode trust and expose weak foundations instead of cutting defects.

Last month

The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live
Outsourcing

The connectivity stack: Why Australian ICT leaders are rethinking where their websites live

Offshore web hosting is becoming harder to justify as Australian firms weigh latency, sovereignty and support risks across their digital stack.

Last month

MYOB's Solo app sets culture-first template for products
Productivity

MYOB's Solo app sets culture-first template for products

Solo by MYOB has already saved early users 17 hours a month, as the software group uses the app to test a new build model.

Last month

Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app
Small Business

Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app

The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.

Last month

Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report
Workplace

Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report

Poor communication on AI rules is fuelling shadow use in Australian firms, as nearly half of executives still see it as an IT issue.

Last month

Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance
Small Business

Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance

Unmanaged AI use is exposing Australian firms to data leakage, compliance breaches and other risks as adoption outpaces oversight.

Last month

AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia
Productivity

AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia

Tight margins and labour shortages are pushing cafés, restaurants and bars to automate receipts and invoices, cutting hours of admin work.

Last month

ASX 200 firms hit by infostealer infections: report
Threat intelligence

ASX 200 firms hit by infostealer infections: report

UpGuard says exposed credentials and supplier risk leave Australia's biggest listed firms vulnerable, despite a modest rise in security scores.

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