As we enter 2024, Chirag is joined by a brilliant lawyer Georgia Marwick to tackle some of the more pressing issues surrounding cyber security and privacy such as rise of class action lawsuits, application of legal privilege protection, regulatory action against organisations, Australian Privacy Landscape and elements of building defensible cyber security and privacy programs.

The discussion covers:

Growth of Class Action Regimes in Australia: Exploring the increase in class action lawsuits in Australia, particularly in the financial services sector following the 2018 Royal Commission. This includes the profitability and benefits of these actions and the challenges in establishing a cause of action due to privacy laws.

Impact of Class Action Lawsuits on Cyber Risk Management: Discussing how class action lawsuits related to cybersecurity breaches could influence risk management strategies in Australia. This includes the process, duration of class actions, and their potential to provide insights for improving cyber risk management.

Legal Professional Privilege and Cybersecurity: Analyzing the role of legal professional privilege in cybersecurity, including how it applies to specific cases like Optus. The discussion highlights the criteria for claiming privilege and the implications for cybersecurity incident response.

Privacy Landscape and Challenges for SMEs: Addressing the evolving privacy landscape in Australia and its impact on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The conversation covers potential regulatory changes, increased fines, and the necessity for financial and educational support for SMEs in complying with these changes.

Cyber Security Balance: People, Process, Technology: Emphasizing the importance of balancing people, process, and technology in cybersecurity. The discussion includes the need for a comprehensive approach to protect valuable assets and the significance of creating a strong cybersecurity culture within organisations.

About Georgia: Georgia Marwick is an experienced Australian Lawyer currently working as a Data Privacy Lead for CSO Group. https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-marwick-06392b116/

About Chirag:

Chirag is the Founder and CISO of 7 Rules Cyber - a cyber security company focused on enabling businesses to be secure in a cost-effective and efficient manner. He is a multi-award winning cyber leader and is featured in prestigious CSO30 list of top cyber executives in the region. Chirag has experience leading cyber programs in multiple countries across various industries.

Chirag is respected as a thought leader in cyber security with keynotes and presentations across the world. He is the author of two best-selling books “7 Rules to Influence Behaviour and Win at Cyber Security Awareness” and "7 Rules to Become Exceptional at Cyber Security" which have been purchased in multiple countries across the world.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragdjoshi/