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.
Australian Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Interactive appoints Alfred Flokstra as Account Director
The hire strengthens the provider's push into regulated finance as banks and insurers face tougher security, resilience and governance demands.
Why 'vibe-coded' observability is both a governance and technical risk
Australian enterprises risk extra compliance burdens as AI-made observability tools shift governance obligations onto in-house teams.
AIBUILD launches AI verifier to fight scam messages
Rising scam losses in Australia are pushing businesses to verify texts, images and voice notes before paying or acting on urgent requests.
Ricoh Australia launches new A3 black-and-white printers
Businesses can cut training and security risks as the new monochrome range matches Ricoh colour fleets and offers faster scanning and lower running costs.
Hatch launches LayerSense to inspect ageing assets
It could help miners, ports and transport operators spot hidden cracks and corrosion before ageing equipment fails or needs a shutdown.
Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
Budget pressure is forcing CIOs to revisit cloud contracts as exit costs, egress fees and proprietary tools erode promised flexibility.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
SRE teams take on wider AI oversight in production
SAS named Forrester leader in financial crime tools
Progress survey finds firms lose USD $60,000 yearly
Litera adds AI search & growth tools for law firms
Google named Gartner leader for cloud-native platforms
Featured News
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.
SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions
Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
AI arms race forcing businesses to rethink cybersecurity
Security teams are racing to shrink exposure windows as AI makes newly disclosed vulnerabilities exploitable almost immediately.
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Phishing-resistant authentication can prevent tax-time fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
Reducing cyber risk is still hard: Why CTEM stalls at action
Security teams are still struggling to turn vulnerability alerts into fixes, leaving companies exposed for months when IT and operations must act separately.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.
Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence
Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.
Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
Hype growing - but SMEs still face barriers to AI adoption
Small firms risk falling behind unless they adopt AI for practical gains, as SMEC AI says many are still confused by the technology.
'Smart people changing': How humans and agentic AI co-exist
Governance fears and skills gaps are pushing businesses to deploy agentic AI in secure systems while protecting staff from disruption.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime
Blind spots in monitoring are pushing outage bills higher, with Splunk estimating average downtime now costs USD $15,000 a minute.
Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success
Australian firms can avoid costly upgrade pain and AI risks by pairing Clean Core with governed data and trusted partners.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Certes says be ready to protect data before Q Day hits
Only 3% of Australian businesses have started preparing for post-quantum cryptography, leaving sensitive data exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Expert Columns
Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration
Why adding more security tools could make businesses less secure
Why 'vibe-coded' observability is both a governance and technical risk
Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?
Boards, not just IT teams, are accountable for cyber risk
Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
No one's just a number: the finance-team blind spot behind Australia's rising payment scams
AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Australian firms unready for AI cyber attacks, Elastic
Most Australian organisations still rely on manual processes, leaving them exposed to AI-automated cyber attacks, according to an Elastic survey.
AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms
Targeted fraud is inflicting bigger losses on small firms as AI helps criminals forge convincing invoices and impersonations in Australia.
Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts
With cheques disappearing, Australian firms face delays and unclaimed funds when payout details are missing or outdated, Commonwealth Bank said.
The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?
Businesses risk costly disruption if they upgrade systems for flashier features without testing integrations, compliance and day-to-day workflows first.
Boards, not just IT teams, are accountable for cyber risk
New Australian rules leave directors exposed to fines and privacy claims if they sign off on cyber risk they cannot properly see.
Omniche targets hidden drain on workplace productivity
Australian firms could reclaim staff time by trimming repetitive admin, with Omniche warning that many AI projects miss the real bottlenecks.
Australian firms shift to open, flexible access systems
Pressure to avoid vendor lock-in is pushing Australian organisations towards open access systems that can adapt as security needs change.
PEXA flags drop in scam confidence among homebuyers
Fewer Australians can spot property settlement scams, with confidence in identifying them falling to 41% as AI voice fraud worries grow.
Australian firms rush to plan real-time payments shift
Nearly three-quarters of large Australian companies now know the shift is coming, as real-time payments promise better cash flow and controls.
Australian finance teams warned over payment scam risks
Finance teams are being urged to tighten checks as scammers exploit weak controls, with mid-sized firms, charities and public bodies most exposed.
No one's just a number: the finance-team blind spot behind Australia's rising payment scams
Australians lost AUD $166.8 million to payment redirection scams in 2025, as finance teams struggled to verify supplier bank-detail changes.
Australia's home batteries are now a cybersecurity compliance issue
Millions of rooftop batteries are now subject to mandatory cyber standards as Canberra widens scrutiny of grid-connected home devices.
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
The promotions come as Australia's payments sector braces for new licensing rules and closer scrutiny of governance at fast-growing processors.
Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance
Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.
Semperis launches global tour for cyber war documentary
The documentary's global rollout will take its account of cyber attacks on vital services to more than 30 cities, including Sydney.
Austroads revises batter slope guidance for road design
Drivers may face safer roadside recovery and easier upkeep, as revised advice broadens batter slope decisions beyond geotechnical stability.
Nexo launches crypto-backed credit lines in Australia
Eligible Australians can now borrow against cryptocurrency without selling it, as the product sits under the country's consumer credit rules.
Hatch launches LayerSense for inspecting ageing assets
Operators of ageing heavy industrial assets could spot hidden corrosion and cracks earlier, reducing the risk of failures and unplanned outages.
Source Technology names Nette as Director of Innovation
Mid-market customers grappling with AI governance and data risk may gain a more practical partner as Source Technology expands its services.
Bridget Collins returns to Progress Software as CIO
Its global IT and security chief will now steer AI governance and acquisition integration as Progress Software intensifies risk oversight.
Job Moves
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
Source Technology names Nette as Director of Innovation
Bridget Collins returns to Progress Software as CIO
Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management
V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires
Interactive appoints Anneliese McDowell as cyber chief
Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX
HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
