Logicalis Australia Bolsters Regulatory Compliance Expertise with Key Appointment
Logicalis Australia has made a strategic move to strengthen its technology assurance capabilities, appointing Luke Gardiner as Principal of its Technology Assurance Services (TAS) group. This appointment signals a growing industry trend: organizations across highly regulated sectors are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate robust cybersecurity and operational resilience.
The Rising Tide of Regulatory Scrutiny
The demand for “regulatory-ready” solutions is surging, particularly within financial services and critical infrastructure. Regulations like CPS 230 and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act are driving this demand, creating compressed timelines for organizations to achieve compliance. Gardiner’s role will focus on translating these complex regulatory obligations into practical, executable programs.
Lisa Fortey, General Manager at Logicalis Australia, emphasized the critical timing of this appointment, highlighting Gardiner’s expertise in navigating these evolving expectations. The focus isn’t simply about ticking boxes; it’s about ensuring compliance doesn’t hinder business performance.
Beyond Policy: A Focus on Practical Application
Gardiner brings over 20 years of experience from roles at Dell Technologies, NTT, and Ethan Group, building and scaling consulting-led sales practices. He stresses the need for organizations to move beyond theoretical models and focus on the practical performance of their technology, suppliers, and operating models.
“Australian organisations need a clear and defensible view of risk to assess readiness and their ability to respond to major incidents,” Gardiner stated. He advocates for practical guidance that identifies current gaps and prioritizes improvements that will withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Introducing the TORA Methodology
To address the urgency of compliance, Logicalis Australia has developed the Technical Operations and Readiness Assessment (TORA) methodology. This workshop-based program aims to accelerate cyber resilience by delivering a roadmap to uplift technology operations and align them with governance, risk, and compliance obligations.
TORA is designed to provide a unified control set tailored to each organization’s specific needs. Logicalis plans to host industry roundtables to refine the methodology based on feedback from organizations in highly regulated sectors.
Did you know? The integration of Technology Assurance Services into Logicalis Australia’s existing offerings – transformation, managed services, security operations, and private cloud – reflects a broader industry shift towards ‘compliance-by-design’.
Future Trends in Regulatory Technology Assurance
The appointment and the development of TORA point to several emerging trends:
- Increased Demand for Specialized Expertise: Organizations will increasingly seek partners with deep understanding of specific regulatory frameworks.
- Proactive Compliance: A shift from reactive compliance measures to proactive, embedded security and resilience strategies.
- AI-Powered Risk Assessment: The use of artificial intelligence to automate risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities. (As seen with iManage’s new AI-powered search, this trend extends to knowledge management and compliance verification.)
- Continuous Monitoring and Reporting: Real-time monitoring of compliance status and automated reporting to regulators.
Pro Tip: Don’t view compliance as a cost center. Invest in robust assurance programs to build trust with customers and stakeholders, and to gain a competitive advantage.
FAQ
- What is Technology Assurance? Technology Assurance involves evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an organization’s technology controls to meet regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
- What is the TORA methodology? TORA is a workshop-based assessment program designed to help regulated organizations accelerate cyber resilience and align technology operations with compliance obligations.
- Which sectors are most affected by these changes? Financial services and critical infrastructure are currently facing the most intense regulatory scrutiny, but the trend is expanding to other highly regulated industries.
Want to learn more about strengthening your organization’s regulatory posture? Contact Logicalis Australia today to discuss your specific needs.
