Staying One Step Ahead: Cyber Security & Fraud Protection Seminar

In today’s fast-paced digital world, cybercrime and fraud are becoming some of the greatest threats to small and medium-sized businesses and protecting your data, finances and reputation has never been more critical.

In July, Forsyths partnered with Cloudwize, Sophos and Westpac to deliver an exclusive Cyber Security & Fraud Protection Seminar at our Tamworth office. The session provided practical tools and insights to help business owners safeguard their operations against an ever-evolving range of online threats.

Throughout the session, we heard from our panel of experts about some alarming real-life local cases of internal fraud that have impacted businesses in our region. These stories highlighted the importance of strong internal controls, clear financial oversight, and vigilance when it comes to who has access to key systems.

The panel also shared examples of sophisticated online scams and cyber threats, demonstrating just how much time and detail cyber criminals invest in creating realistic, personalised scenarios aimed at financial gain. From fake invoices and emails that perfectly mimic suppliers to convincing phone calls, the message was clear: no business is too small to be a target.

Thank you to our industry specialists who also shared expert advice on:

• Recognising the latest cyber scams and fraud trends
  
• Building robust security systems for small and medium businesses
  
• Practical steps for preventing attacks and minimising risk
  

We were thrilled to welcome a full room of attendees at our Tamworth office and an overwhelming number of participants online, showing just how important this topic is for local businesses.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and virtually and to our expert partners who made this event possible. It’s through sessions like this that we can empower local business owners to protect their hard work and focus on what they do best.

Stay tuned for more events and resources from Forsyths as we continue to support the businesses that help our communities thrive.