Cyber security and third-party risk

Third-party risk is the most critical threat to Australian businesses today. Architecture practices face particular risks due to their reliance on large volumes of data and third-party systems. Practice management and accounting software, CRMs and Revit are often vendor-managed, limiting control. Join the ACA and Frances Russell from FooForce on Wednesday 5 March for essential insights on managing cybersecurity risks related to suppliers.

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Handing your data and your critical functions over to third parties to manage means you have many points of risk. Both the Chair of ASIC and the Head of ASIO have identified third-party risk as the most critical threat to Australian businesses today. Understanding and managing these risks a top priority.

In this webinar, we will give you practical strategies and insights on how to manage third-party risk within the broader context of cyber security. We won’t just highlight the threats. Our expert speaker will provide actionable strategies tailored to architecture businesses.

  • Understand the cyber security challenges facing architects.
  • Identify your third party risks.
  • Learn practical steps to manage IT risks effectively – including third party.
  • Get expert insights on protecting your practice.

OUR SPEAKER

Frances Russell is CEO and Managing Director of FooForce, a leading Australian managed service and security provider with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Frances is ISACA certified: CISA CISM CRISC and has 20+ years experience advising organisations on business risk, IT strategy and security.

FooForce provides cyber security, IT strategy alignment, information security including cloud and third party security, cyber risk awareness and full IT support services. They work with companies across multiple industries including architecture, engineering, finance, manufacturing and others.

WHERE & WHEN

Live online. Recording available.

1pm AEDT Wednesday, 5 March 2025
(WA 10–11am, NT 11.30am–12.30pm, Qld 12–1pm, SA 12.30–1.30pm, ACT, NSW, Tas & Vic 1–2pm)

COST & BOOKING

Members $30 incl GST
Non-members $60 incl GST
*One ticket per person.

Book your tickets below or go direct to the booking site.

For any questions, please contact Katherine Ygosse at webinars@aca.org.au.

CPD

1 formal CPD point

Learning outcomes – After completion of the webinar, participants will have a better understanding of strategies to help mitigate risk in the use of third-party systems to protect their businesses.

AACA Unit of Competency and Performance Criteria: Practice Management and Professional Conduct – PC1, PC16

APBSA & ABWA Core Area – Practice Management

The webinar will include time for Q&A. Certificates will be provided following participation in the full webinar and online submission of answers to CPD questions.