nullCritical Infrastructure leaders must move beyond compliance to integrated cyber risk management to protect services and build resilience.

To achieve a high level of cybersecurity maturity, organisations must move beyond reliance on security tools and AppSec experts, embracing a culture of security at all levels. Effective Secure-by-Design adoption depends on building a security-conscious workforce through structured, ongoing education and incentives that encourage developers to take ownership of their security practices.

Australia’s digital payments sector is booming, but many financial institutions, particularly smaller ones, face significant challenges due to outdated identity security systems. These challenges are compounded by increasing cyberattacks, stringent regulatory pressures, inefficient manual processes, and the growing complexity of machine identities. In this byline, SailPoint’s ANZ Managing Director Nam Lam explores how prioritising identity security can help FSIs mitigate risks, maintain compliance, and drive seamless digital transformation, safeguarding their operations and reputations in an ever-evolving landscape.

Boards need a robust risk management program and have to foster a cyber-aware culture throughout the organisation starting from the very top to help drive cyber maturity.