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A robust cyber incident plan is essential to minimise downtime, protect sensitive data, and safeguard your reputation. Acting as your safety net, a well-structured plan enables you to detect and contain incidents quickly, reduce financial and operational impact, and demonstrate preparedness to stakeholders. This advisory contains a framework for you to download and use. Download now: https://zurl.co/vjgkT #SecurityReadiness #CyberSecurity #CyberIncident

The importance of building a culture of information security awareness among employees is often underestimated, harming information security resilience. Organisations can enhance their information security resilience by fostering a culture of awareness, often with lower investment than relying solely on technology solutions. Learn more: https://zurl.co/poRq5 #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurityAwareness

🌐 Is Your Business Continuity Plan Aligned with Your Organisation’s True Needs? 🌐 Join us for an insightful webinar on defining your business’s risk appetite and how this crucial step can shape effective strategies for business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), and cyber security. In this session, we’ll cover: 🔹What a risk appetite statement is and why it’s essential 🔹How to engage executives in refining your organisation’s approach to risk 🔹Ways to ensure you’re making the right-sized investments in #BCP and #DR 🔹Tips on using risk appetite to prioritise and plan effectively 🔹If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re over- or under-investing in these critical areas, this webinar will provide the clarity and guidance you need. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025 🕒 Time: 2.30 AEDT Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the insights and tools needed to build a sustainable, fit-for-purpose plan that protects and future-proofs your organisation. 👉 Register Now: https://zurl.co/e8t8 #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement

Developments in IT procurement practices and policy reforms are highlighted in the latest edition of Sourcing Monthly December 2024. As the industry evolves rapidly, the importance of streamlined procurement methods and clear direction becomes paramount. Stay informed on the latest sourcing deals and projects to enhance your procurement strategies. Read more: https://zurl.co/FfFoM #ITProcurement #PolicyReforms #SourcingStrategies

One of the most common queries from clients of IBRS over the past year is about the front door to ICT, then the subsequent demand management and how to prioritise - all the while needing the CIO to maintain a reputation for being responsive. For people in the line of business areas of an organisation, there may be confusion about how to engage with the ICT function. If there is to be more than one entry point to ICT, there must be clarity. Read more: https://zurl.co/eZYRV #DigitalTransformation #CIOleadership #ITmanagement #BusinessAlignment

How can IT executives turn budget constraints into opportunities for cost reduction and IT platform improvement? Read more: https://zurl.co/MpS9K #StrategicProcurement #BudgetPriorities #ITCostReduction

Over the last few years Microsoft has increased the cost of O365. These increases have caused procurement and finance executives to raise concerns with ICT executives over their organisation’s vulnerability to SaaS subscriptions. But is M365 really getting more expensive, and what other factors do you need to consider? Read more: https://zurl.co/5RQ2r #SaaS #O365 #M365

🎄✨ Spreading the Joy of Giving This Christmas ✨🎄 At IBRS, we believe in the spirit of giving—especially when it can make a meaningful difference. This year we've chosen to support groundbreaking medical research by donating to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The Garvan Institute’s work is transforming the way we understand and treat diseases, and we're proud to contribute to their mission of improving lives through innovation and discovery. From all of us at IBRS, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with kindness, gratitude, and hope for a brighter future. ❤️https://zurl.co/IeXSg #ChristmasGiving #GarvanInstitute #MedicalResearch #SeasonOfGiving #IBRS

🌐 Is Your Business Continuity Plan Aligned with Your Organisation’s True Needs? 🌐 Join us for an insightful webinar on defining your business’s risk appetite and how this crucial step can shape effective strategies for business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), and cyber security. In this session, we’ll cover: 🔹What a risk appetite statement is and why it’s essential 🔹How to engage executives in refining your organisation’s approach to risk 🔹Ways to ensure you’re making the right-sized investments in #BCP and #DR 🔹Tips on using risk appetite to prioritise and plan effectively 🔹If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re over- or under-investing in these critical areas, this webinar will provide the clarity and guidance you need. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025 🕒 Time: 2.30 AEDT Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the insights and tools needed to build a sustainable, fit-for-purpose plan that protects and future-proofs your organisation. 👉 Register Now: https://zurl.co/DNAuv #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement

Amazon Web Services (AWS)'s AI platform, powered by #SageMaker, offers a comprehensive environment for building, training, and deploying machine learning (ML) models. It includes tools for data preparation, automated model building, distributed training, and model deployment options. How might SageMaker's advanced AI capabilities change the landscape for businesses adopting ML at scale? Read more: https://zurl.co/HGAa #MachineLearning #AI