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Essential Eight is Not a Complete Cyber Strategy
The Essential Eight is what it advertises – eight key mitigation strategies that work together primarily to prevent and limit cyber incidents. It has rightly become a widely adopted baseline for Australian organisations in and beyond the public sector. But it explicitly states that it is not a complete security strategy, and this assertion is correct. Organisations need to understand what Essential Eight does and does not cover, and use this to plan their next steps.
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Content Cognition to the Rescue Whitepaper
In our era of digital revolution, the surge in information, termed ‘information hyperinflation’, poses unprecedented challenges.
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The Australian Government Cyber Security Strategy – How Will it Impact Your Organisation?
In November 2023, the Federal Government released the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. How will it impact your organisation?
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IBRS State of Identity Whitepaper
This paper sheds light on critical aspects of identity and access management such as justifying investments, controlling federated identities, and addressing certification fatigue.
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How AI Transforms DevOps: From Silos to Synergy
Is your dev team set for the fast lane?
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Learning and Development for the Introduction of New Technology (Part 2)
Following ‘Learning and Development for the Introduction of New Technology’, IBRS looks into the necessity of incorporating learning and development programs into all user acceptance testing processes for new solutions.
Our Team
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Dr Joseph Sweeney
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Mike Mitchelmore
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David Beal
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Dr Philip Nesci
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Mark Unwin
Mark Unwin
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Callie Evans
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Andrew Cooper
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Vindu Puri
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Yashvendra Singh
Yashvendra Singh
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IBRS Advisor Team
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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.