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Managing Third Party CyberRisks – Presentation Kit
A cyber compromise via third parties is an increasingly common attack vector.
Real World Essential Eight
Recent changes bring the Essential Eight closer to real world relevance – time to look at it closely.
Sourcing Monthly March 2024
IBRS Sourcing Monthly brings you the latest news and deals in the Australian IT world. This month, get ahead of the curve with the latest insights on infrastructure investments and modernisation plans.
Will AI Cost Further Widen the Digital Divide?
The cost of AI is causing the digital divide to widen, according to an Australian university. IBRS looks into the reasons behind this if this claim holds any truth.
How AI is Used by Cyber Criminals
How has cyber crime evolved through the use of AI? IBRS looks into the practices and how they affect enterprises.
Leveraging AI for enhanced compliance and governance – Help Net Security, April 11 2024
With the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), IBRS advisor Dr Joseph Sweeney explores the risks of integrating AI into information management systems.
Our Team
Nick Bowman
Nick Bowman
Dr Joseph Sweeney
Dr Joseph Sweeney
Mike Mitchelmore
Mike Mitchelmore
David Beal
David Beal
Dr Philip Nesci
Dr Philip Nesci
Mark Unwin
Mark Unwin
Callie Evans
Callie Evans
Peter Sandilands
Andrew Cooper
Andrew Cooper
Vindu Puri
Vindu Puri
Yashvendra Singh
Yashvendra Singh
IBRS Advisor Team
Margaret Tjhin
Jenny Shiels
Francesca Goad
Tammy Tong
James Turner
James Turner
Irene Pimentel
Research & Advisory
Your team needs practical, in-context advice and support to ensure that the implementation of your strategy and programs of work are successful.
The IBRS research & advisory service provides on-going, deep advice and guidance to you and your team.
Cyber & Risk Network
The IBRS CIO Cyber and Risk Network is a vendor independent forum for CIOs to share with, and learn from, their peers.
A practical, time-critical information sharing service, better practices, case studies, and a powerful support network to CIOs.
Vendor Research Programs
IBRS vendor research services provide custom strategic, thought-leadership research for ICT vendors. All research engagements retain a high degree of independence and rigour.
Assurance
IBRS assurance services provide independent expertise throughout every stage of your project to make sure you are continually getting the right advice for the best chance of success
Consulting
IBRS consulting services provides highly experienced talent, all experts in their fields, backed by IBRS’s research, best practice frameworks and practical processes. Our consulting methodology is all inclusive which means we work closely with our clients to ensure any outcomes are owned by the organisation.Â
What Makes IBRS Different
IBRS is Australia’s leading local ICT advisory company. For the past two decades, our goal has been consistent: to help Australia’s CIOs and their teams make the best possible decisions. We mitigate yours risks and validate your strategic decisions by providing independent and pragmatic advice while taking the time to understand your specific business issues.
Formed in 2002, IBRS has a broad client base across all industries. Through our advisory, assurance and consulting practices, clients engage with IBRS advisors and are able to deal with the issues that are critical for them. We conduct inquiries covering more than a 1,000 topics a year, review hundreds of projects and case studies, and are briefed by all of the major vendors. Most importantly, we track local vendors and channel partners. We know what’s going on locally and bring that local knowledge to your local issues.
All our advisors have been senior ICT executives and have a passion for making sure that technology benefits Australian organisations. Our high-touch service approach enables our clients to develop relationships with advisors, which in turn builds trust and becomes and extension of staff resources, IBRS model includes frequent contact through regular advisor meetings, inquiries, strategic and project reviews.
How do you tell if you are getting the right advice from your Advisory company? Try implementing it. IBRS focuses on providing actionable, tangible recommendations that will improve your ICT strategy and operations. Our advisory papers all list ‘next steps’ so you know exactly what’s needed. Our vendor analysis focuses on the business context and impact, not just the tech features. Trends are nice, and we have them too. But it is real-world, practical advice that make the difference.