Director's Resource:
Independent Board-Level Advisory

Formal guidance on cyber and AI governance oversight. Grounded in Australian regulatory expectations to ensure defensible oversight and director accountability.

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Principle 1: Roles and Responsibilities

The board's fundamental role is setting and monitoring the risk appetite. Directors must ensure that cyber risk is not treated merely as an IT issue, but as a strategic business risk that requires executive oversight and clear accountability structures.

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Principle 2: Cyber Security Strategy

Integration into business strategy is paramount. Cybersecurity should enable business objectives rather than hinder them. Boards should review how security investments support long-term resilience and digital transformation goals.

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Principle 3: Risk Management

Effective governance requires structured reporting that goes beyond technical metrics. Directors should challenge management on recovery capabilities, incident response preparedness, and the effectiveness of current controls against emerging threats.

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AI Governance Checklist

A quick-reference section tailored for SME and Not-for-Profit directors. Focus on data privacy, ethical AI use, and vendor risk management when deploying automated systems within lean organisational structures.

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Director's Resource: Independent Board-Level Advisory