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IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security

Joss Howard, a cyber partner at advisory firm McGrathNicol, discusses how to attract more women to the cyber security industry.

By Joss Howard • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Apple

Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Dick Smith fallout continues
Dick Smith

Dick Smith fallout continues

Dick Smith management and directors are facing questions over the failure of the business, while Anchorage executives are also in for a grilling.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Long wait for Dick Smith creditors, as extension granted
Dick Smith

Long wait for Dick Smith creditors, as extension granted

Courts on both side of the Tasman have approved an extension to the time frame for the second creditors meeting for Dick Smith Holdings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

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Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026

Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards
Digital Transformation

SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards

SentinelOne has honoured four Australian partners, including SALTT Technologies and Novo3, at its 2025 APJ awards for excellence in enterprise security collaboration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Ransomware

Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
SMBiT joins DSI to help develop SMB cybersecurity standard
Firewalls

SMBiT joins DSI to help develop SMB cybersecurity standard

SMBiT Professionals has joined Dynamic Standards International's Steering Committee to help develop the vital SMB1001 cybersecurity standard for Australia's SMB sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term
Displays

Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term

Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments

McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Kroll

Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre
Network Infrastructure

McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre

Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia's cyber resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
McGrathNicol appoints Five New Partners to Meet Growing Demand
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

McGrathNicol appoints Five New Partners to Meet Growing Demand

McGrathNicol expands with five new partners, including a cybersecurity expert, bringing their total partner count to 53.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
McGrathNicol has appointed two new partners
Partner Programmes

McGrathNicol has appointed two new partners

Restructuring and advisory firm McGrathNicol welcomes two new partners: Linda Smith and Michael Gray, bringing the total to 51 partners.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Businesses willing to pay double the ransom in 2022
Ransomware

Businesses willing to pay double the ransom in 2022

Australian business leaders would be willing to pay almost double what they were last year to stop an attack – $1.28 million.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2022
McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as firm's growing cyber security practice
Risk & Compliance

McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as firm's growing cyber security practice

McGrathNicol appoints Dr Dave Ormrod as director in their growing cyber security practice in Canberra, bringing 25 years of experience to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay
Dick Smith

Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay

Administrators for Dick Smith Holdings will front the Federal Court of Australia this week to ask for approval to delay the next meeting of creditors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016