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Digital governance isn’t just about frameworks and policies, it’s about people, power, and the principles we’re willing to defend when technology overreaches. And this week, as delegates gather for International Data Week 2025 in Brisbane, they do so against the backdrop of a significant win …
Last week’s ruling in Australia marks a first. Anthony Rotondo was fined $343,500 for creating and distributing deepfake pornography of prominent women. It’s a milestone case, the first of its kind under the Online Safety Act, and it sends a clear message: image-based abuse is …
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. That was one of my mother’s favourite sayings growing up. Back then, I thought it was just her way of both avoiding doing something preventing my brother and me from arguing with her decisions. …
Somewhere along the way, LinkedIn — once a place for job hunting, industry updates, and the occasional humblebrag about promotions — started to feel… familiar. And not in the good way. If you’re getting déjà vu from the golden days of Facebook (life updates, inspirational …
Some phrases deserve retirement. “Soft skills” is at the top of that list. The term suggests something fluffy, secondary, or worse – easy. Yet ask anyone who’s led a team through a crisis, negotiated a partnership across cultures, or handled a room full of stakeholders …
What becomes of heroes? In episode 10, when everything is upside down, some individuals must remain steadfast The CISO, that “savior, responsible and guilty” Hero!!!! Who are the Heroes ? In this tenth installment, we delve into the rapid transformation that occurs when ordinary employees suddenly …
First Encounters Some mentors change the way you think. A rare few change the way you see yourself, your work, and even the future you’re building. For Michael T. McDonald and I, that person was David Pensak. I first encountered David in 2012 when I …
Is it Possible to Future-Proof the Cyber Workforce? On Wednesday 13 August, the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) Sydney chapter smashed its attendance record at Peoplebank Sydney IT Recruitment. Co-hosted with our friends at LeadersIT, the evening tackled a big, thorny question: Is it possible to …
