OPENING LINES CONNECTIVE LAUNCHES CYBERSECURITY TRAINING TO PROTECT BROKERS AND CLIENTS Source: www.brokernews.com.au/, Mina Martin, First Published May 27th, 2025 As cyber threats against small businesses surge, mortgage aggregator Connective has partnered with global cybersecurity leader Mimecast to deliver cyber awareness training for brokers across Australia. The initiative comes amid a rise in sophisticated, AI-driven attacks that threaten sensitive client data and disrupt broker operations. In 2024, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reported 1,113 data breaches - a 25% increase on the previous year - highlighting the growing risks facing businesses and individuals. “Using Mimecast for our brokers was an easy decision,” said Connective CIO Ashley Jackson (pictured). “It is the same tool we use internally to upskill our employees and aligns perfectly with our approach to cybersecurity – practical, proactive, and peoplefocused.” With limited in-house cybersecurity resources, brokers are especially vulnerable. Mimecast’s research showed more than 50% of Australian businesses faced a cyberattack in 2024, with 36% of incidents generated using AI. Garrett O’Hara, senior director of solutions engineering at Mimecast, warned that “smaller businesses have become prime targets due to a lack of training and infrastructure.” “Human error remains a huge challenge,” O’Hara said. “Identifying, assessing and mitigating these risks should be a priority for Australian businesses.” Connective’s cyber program is available via its Learning Management System and includes a Cyber Security Hub with response guides, checklists, and 9 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 05
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