by Dinesh Aggarwal, CISO and Founder | Feb 17, 2026 | APRA, Blog
APRA CPS 234 is a prudential standard from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority that establishes a non-negotiable baseline for information security. Its primary objective is to ensure that banks, insurers, and superannuation funds possess the capability to...
by Dinesh Aggarwal, CISO and Founder | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog, Essential 8
Most Australian organisations deploy Microsoft 365 with default security settings. This creates a critical problem and Microsoft 365 hardening is one of the most effective approaches to improving your security posture and cyber resilience. Research from...
by Dinesh Aggarwal, CISO and Founder | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog
Table of contentsIntroduction to Security Awareness TrainingWhat is Security Awareness Training?Why Security Awareness Training Matters for Australian OrganisationsRegulatory and Compliance DriversThreat Landscape RealityBusiness Benefits and ROICore Components of an...
by Dinesh Aggarwal, CISO and Founder | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog, Essential 8
Australian organisations face an escalating threat landscape. Ransomware attacks increased by 24% in 2024, with the average cost of a data breach in Australia reaching $4.26 million (IBM, 2024). Furthermore, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)...
by Dinesh Aggarwal, CISO and Founder | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog
Payment card fraud and data breaches remain persistent threats to Australian organisations that process, store, or transmit cardholder data. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach in Australia reached $4.2 million, with payment card data among the most targeted...
