The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

2026 · Australian Edition

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
Analyst Insights
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Gartner · Risk & Compliance · Virtualisation
Today
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Risk & Compliance · Storage
Last week
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · Risk & Compliance · Data Protection
Last week
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Risk & Compliance · Virtualisation
This month
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
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This month
Expert columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Yesterday
Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology
By Shaji Sethu of Guidewire
Yesterday
What makes a conference successful from planning to execution
By Paul Anderson of The Conference Group
Yesterday
Why founders should choose lawyers like they choose investors
By Dan Adams of Arbor Law
2 days ago
Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde
By Lisa Pfahlert of Inde
2 days ago
Aged care providers urged to boost feedback loops
By Christine Davis Specialist Consultant and Bart Thomas Principal – Automation of Customer Science
2 days ago
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Last week
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
By Damien Durston of OneAdvanced ANZ
Last week
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last week
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Last week
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are
By Dominic Vivarini of GoOutreach
Last week
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
By Tom Thatcher of VentraIP
Last week
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
By Laura Mathews of VisibleThread
Last week
Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management
By Iman Ghodosi of Prometheus
Last week
Interviews
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Discussing Productivity
Yesterday
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Discussing BitCoin
Last week
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Discussing Shadow IT
This month
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
This month
Recent news
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
About Data Protection
Yesterday
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About Productivity
Yesterday
Australian builders warn over data ownership control
About Productivity
Yesterday
UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Aged care providers urged to boost feedback loops
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs
About Small Business
Last week
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
About Licensing
Last week
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
About Data Protection
Last week
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
About Gaming
Last week
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
About Firewalls
Last week
Australia regulators unite on privacy & online safety
About Social Media
Last week
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
About Data Protection
Last week
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
About Australian Dollar
Last week
CommBank barometer shows high FX hedging among firms
About Australian Dollar
Last week
Melbourne to host combined cyber security conferences
About Data Protection
Last week
MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster
About Taxation
Last week
Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
About IT services
Last week
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
About Malware
Last week
Job moves
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Move at Microsoft
Yesterday
Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer
Move at Cisco
Last week
FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Move at Xero
This month
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Move at Argon & Co
This month
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Move at Interactive
Last month
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
Move at Bloomberg
Last month
Baidam names Sheridan-Roddick Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Social Traders
Last month
Kinetic IT names Dean Langenbach as new chief executive
Move at Kinetic IT
Last month
Forensic IT names Chris Hatfield as Executive General Manager
Move at IT Governance
Last month
Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead
Move at Afterpay
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