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. Watch this ACA webinar by Frances Russell from FooForce for essential insights on managing cybersecurity risks related to suppliers. Originally 5 March 2025.
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, Francis doesn't just highlight the threats but gives practical strategies and insights tailored to architecture businesses, on how to manage third-party risk within the broader context of cyber security. The content covered helps you to –
- Understand the cyber security challenges facing architects.
- Identify your third party risks.
- Learn practical steps to manage IT risks effectively – including third party.
- Gain 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.
COST
Members $30 incl GST
Non-members $60 incl GST
*One ticket per person.
CPD
Completion of this 1 hour webinar and submission of the self-checked assessment task will deliver 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
Links will be provided for recording access and CPD questions. Please complete questions after viewing the webinar in its entirety. Certificates will be provided following online submission of answers to questions. Please keep your receipt, completed questions and certificate for your CPD records.
CONTACT
For any questions, please contact Katherine Ygosse webinars@aca.org.au.
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