Governance Risk and Compliance
Microsoft's Executive V-P of Security Charlie Bell has issued a stark warning about the security implications of AI agents in enterprise environments, urging organisations to implement robust governance frameworks to prevent AI from becoming "double agents" that undermine cybersecurity efforts.
A recent audit by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) has found that no Victorian government agencies have complete and accurate IT server inventories, leaving them vulnerable to cyber threats.
Global information management provider Iron Mountain has acquired ACT Logistics. The acquisition expands the firm’s investment in Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM).
Electronic signature platform Secured Signing has unveiled Realify, a new AI-powered defence system that detects deepfake impersonations during remote document signing and notarisation sessions.
LeapXpert has unveiled a solution to allow WhatsApp voice calls directly from Microsoft Teams while maintaining governance and compliance requirements.
In October 2025, Noosa Council CEO Larry Sengstock revealed a sobering truth: the council had fallen victim to a sophisticated $A1.9 million fraud perpetrated by international criminals. Despite having standard processes in place, the organisation was targeted through what Sengstock described as "social engineering AI techniques" – a sophisticated, strategic attack that bypassed existing safeguards.
Last week, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser that promises to revolutionise how we interact with the internet. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, described it as a “once-a-decade opportunity” to rethink how we browse the web.
A NSW Auditor-General's report has revealed significant deficiencies in IT controls and cyber security practices across major NSW government agencies, with nearly half of all audit findings related to information technology weaknesses.
Only 13 per cent of IT application leaders say they have appropriate governance structures to manage AI agents, according to a Gartner survey that highlights significant readiness gaps as organisations rush to deploy artificial intelligence technologies.
AvePoint has expanded its Confidence Platform with data protection for five additional SaaS applications and new governance capabilities for Microsoft Copilot Studio agents.
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