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Australia’s Only PCI Approved Scanning Vendor

An ASV checks your online systems, servers, and networks for security weaknesses that could expose cardholder data to cyber threats.

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AI Governance in Australia

What the APS AI Plan 2025 Means for CISOs and CIOs

From Policy to Practice

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Cybersecurity | Compliance | Certification

Together Towards
a Secure Digital Frontier

Our global presence empowers us to serve on a global scale, facilitating with the industry standards and regulations.

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ACSC Essential 8

Secure Your Essential Eight Readiness

Implement ACSC Essential 8 controls to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and protect against common threats in Australia.

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13 in Total APPs

Comply with Australian Privacy Principles

Protect personal data using Australian Privacy Principles, enhance transparency, manage risks, and strengthen customer trust.

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World First Standard for AI Management Systems

Responsible AI Governance with ISO/IEC 42001

ISO/IEC 42001 empowers organisations to govern AI ethically, transparently, and securely. Achieve certification to demonstrate leadership in responsible AI.

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Are your payment systems ready?

Preparing for PCI DSS v4.0.1

The latest evolution in payment security, PCI DSS v4.0.1 introduces enhanced controls to address modern threats.

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Protecting Australia and New Zealand businesses with New South Wales (NSW) based cybersecurity experts backed by world-class certifications and global experience

Headquartered in Bella Vista, NSW, Risk Associates is proudly Australian, delivering expert governance, risk, compliance and certification solutions tailored to the local regulatory landscape.

From ACSC-established standards such as the Essential Eight, ASD ISM, and Cybersecurity Services, to Risk, Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence Governance, Risk Associates delivers standards-aligned assessment and certification pathways grounded in Australian regulatory and ICT frameworks, ensuring organisations meet both local compliance obligations and international benchmarks.

Our team helps businesses uncover vulnerabilities, close compliance gaps, and strengthen trust in their security posture through rigorous cybersecurity audits, certifications, and assurance programs.

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Australian and global frameworks, led by Tier 1 Security Cleared professionals.
Supporting federal and local governments, including councils, in achieving cybersecurity objectives as an approved supplier on BuyICT, BuyNSW, and other key procurement platforms.
NSW Based Microsoft Solutions Provider.

360° Degree Cyber View

Access a unified view of governance, risk, and compliance through services purpose-built for today’s regulatory landscape.

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Security Testing

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Managed Security Services

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Data Protection

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Regulatory Compliance

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Cybersecurity Solutions

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Cybersecurity Checklist for 2026

As 2026 begins, Australian organisations are entering the year with cybersecurity positioned firmly as a governance and assurance priority. Regulatory expectations are increasing, artificial intelligence is becoming operational rather than experimental, and boards are seeking clear evidence that cyber and data risks are being managed effectively.

Early in the year is the most critical time to set direction. Decisions made now will determine whether cybersecurity programs remain reactive or mature into structured, defensible systems that can withstand regulatory scrutiny and evolving threats.

This cybersecurity checklist for 2026 outlines the areas Australian organisations should be reviewing at the start of the year to establish clarity, resilience, and confidence.

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What Australian organisations should be prioritising now

Australia’s public sector sets the pace for responsible AI.

Australia’s public sector has reached a critical point in its digital evolution. The Australian Public Service (APS) AI Plan 2025, released in November 2025, outlines a structured, trust-centric approach to adopting and governing artificial intelligence across government.

Yet its impact extends far beyond the public sector.

For CISOs, CIOs, and technology leaders across industries, this plan defines how governance, security, and accountability must underpin AI adoption — ensuring innovation does not compromise compliance or public trust.

In an era when AI decisions increasingly influence risk, policy, and operations, the APS plan provides a timely reference point for organisations navigating the same challenges.

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2025 in Perspective: From Compliance to Continuous Assurance

As 2025 comes to a close, it offers a moment to look back at a year defined by movement in technology, regulation, and the collective mindset toward security and trust. Across every region, the pace of change accelerated. Conversations around compliance and assurance evolved from “what’s required” to “what’s meaningful.” For Risk Associates, this year was about building connections, fostering relationships, contributing to important industry dialogues, and reaffirming the purpose that drives our work.

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