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
Australia AI identity governance lags as risks rise
Most Australian organisations are using or planning AI agents for security tasks before formal controls are in place, Semperis found.
Carta buys Avantia to launch legal platform for funds
The deal aims to speed routine legal and compliance work for private capital firms by linking it to fund administration and portfolio data.
Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps
Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.
The local SEO playbook for Australian IT service providers
Referral-led IT firms risk missing enquiries as local search can still be won with Google profiles, reviews and city-specific pages.
Rapid7 launches Cyber GRC for tighter Australia rules
Australian businesses face sharper reporting deadlines as Rapid7 opens early access to software that ties compliance to live security risk.
Recludo buys stake in My Expert to grow mortgage network
The deal lifts Recludo's combined residential loan book above USD $3 billion, underscoring a wider push to consolidate mortgage brokers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
DocuWare named a challenger in Gartner document review
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Featured News
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Exclusive: Arctic Wolf builds out agentic security
Arctic Wolf expands its Agentic SOC as AI speeds attacks and shadow AI risks, with President, Technology and Services Dan Schiappa backing human oversight.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Businesses are racing to upgrade defences as Yubico says quantum computers could expose banking, health data and other records within years.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Chillisoft’s local support is helping Entrust reach more ANZ resellers as tighter budgets, AI threats and shorter certificate lifespans raise risk.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
The local SEO playbook for Australian IT service providers
The Death of the Firewall
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Exclusive: Arctic Wolf builds out agentic security
Arctic Wolf expands its Agentic SOC as AI speeds attacks and shadow AI risks, with President, Technology and Services Dan Schiappa backing human oversight.
Australia launches intermediate digital health safety course
Australia's digital health workforce gets an intermediate clinical safety eLearning course, after an introductory programme drew more than 1,700 participants.
Wise adds family & group travel tools for Australians
Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.
OpenAI adds Chrome extension to Codex as Australia surges
Rising Australian demand is driving wider take-up of OpenAI's Codex, as the coding agent gains Chrome access for signed-in work across web apps.
Optus launches free cyber readiness programme for SMEs
Survey data showing 35% of small firms hit by cyberattacks has prompted a free Optus scheme to help businesses prepare and respond.
Pipedrive launches Sydney data centre for Australian users
Australian sales teams should see faster response times as the CRM shifts local customer data onshore to meet residency demands.
KnowBe4 adds AI secure coding training with partner
Organisations using AI-assisted development can now get specialist secure coding training as KnowBe4 expands its library for technical teams.
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Australian firms are being urged to adopt passwordless logins as AI tools and data leakage make stolen credentials easier to exploit.
Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester
Operators can now track public safety radio faults alongside cellular coverage as Ranlytics expands KALLO into continuous P25 monitoring.
Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails
Most Australian firms expect AI agents to outrun security controls within a year, as only 22 per cent say they can fully see them.
Australian firms adopt AI travel checks as bookings rise
Australian finance teams are tightening oversight as AI tools flag risky trips before booking, following a near 10% rise in flight bookings.
Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each
Startups may get more runway in Sydney as Repeat Builders commits AUD $3 million to each venture before recruiting founders.
Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs
Younger investors and cryptocurrency demand helped push Australia’s SMSF sector to a record 33,224 net new funds last financial year.
First-party data is the new oil: Why Australian businesses can't afford to wait
Privacy rules and browser changes are forcing Australian businesses to rebuild marketing around consented customer records before performance drops further.
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Cloudwerx is chasing demand from defence, energy and government clients as it opens in Adelaide and broadens its national transformation team.
Harmon cuts onboarding time 70% with Avetta overhaul
The overhaul helped the mining freight operator win bigger contracts, as manual compliance gaps had been slowing growth and exposing safety risks.
Climate firms launch resilience in a box for Australia
Australian reporters face tighter climate scrutiny as a new package links audit-ready assessments with live alerts on heat, floods and storms.
Australia privacy week urges better complaint handling
Only 9% of complainants were satisfied as Australia’s privacy regulator said poor resolution is eroding public trust in data handlers.
ACAM launches AI programme for not-for-profit sector
Charities are being urged to move beyond AI trial use as a new four-week course tackles governance, ethics and practical deployment.
BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Local firms in regulated sectors can now keep identity security data onshore as scrutiny over machine and AI access intensifies.
Job Moves
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer
FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer
Kinetic IT names Dean Langenbach as new chief executive