What You’ll Learn:
- The latest cyber threats facing Australian SMBs
- How to detect and prevent fraud before it impacts your business
- Practical steps to safeguard your data and systems
- Tools, resources, and real-world advice to boost your business’s digital resilience
- Expert insights and case studies to help you act with confidence
Hear from our panel of experts:
Michael Leary, IT Manager, Forsyths
Expert presenters from Cloudwize Technologies, Sophos, and Westpac
Who Should Attend:
Business owners, managers, IT staff, and anyone responsible for data security within your organisation.
Seats will be very limited, so register now to reserve your spot. This session will also be available for online viewing if you are
unable to make it to our event in Tamworth. Take this opportunity to future-proof your business. We look forward to welcoming you.
| When: | Wednesday 23 July 2025 |
| Time: | 9am for 9:30am start to 10:30am |
| Where: |
Forsyths Tamworth Office, V Guy Kable Building Level 3, 201 Marius Street You can also register to attend online. We will send you a webinar link the day prior or a recording to watch at a later date. |
| Fee: | Complimentary |
Meet our panel of experts
Jo
Byrnes - Cloudwize Technologies
Chief Executive Officer
With almost 40 years of professional experience, from financial market economist to multiple C-suite leadership roles, Jo has spent the last decade driving innovation and strategy at Cloudwize.
Jo will share how effective cybersecurity goes far beyond the IT department. You’ll learn why building a security-conscious culture across your entire business is essential and how empowering every employee to play their part helps create multiple layers of defence against today’s cyber threats.
Shannyn Sillitoe - Westpac
Transaction Banking Manager – Commercial & Agribusiness Banking
With over 13 years’ experience in the banking industry, including the past 8 years with Westpac, Shannyn brings valuable insight
across both personal and business finance. Her career has spanned frontline branch roles to commercial banking, working with a wide
variety of clients, from agribusinesses to cruise operators.
Having seen first-hand the devastating effects of scams and cybercrime, Shannyn will offer a practical, real-world perspective on
protecting individuals and businesses from financial threats.
Alan Downey
Principal Consultant
Secureworks (a Sophos company)
With over 20 years of experience in the networking and security industry, and a focus on professional and managed cybersecurity services that minimise risk and improve efficiency for our partners and clients, Alan currently leads technical cybersecurity engagements for Secureworks ( a Sophos Company).
Alan will share insights into the current cybersecurity threat landscape as it applies to small and medium businesses along with practical steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of associated business disruption.
Michael Leary - Forsyths
IT Manager
With nearly 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Michael leads Forsyths’ IT operations, cybersecurity, risk, and compliance, ensuring
the protection of both client and firm data.
At this seminar, Michael will share insights into how Forsyths collaborates with specialist cybersecurity partners to conduct in-depth risk
assessments, identify potential system vulnerabilities, and implement proactive, multi-layered strategies to safeguard sensitive
information that ensure both client and firm data remains protected against an ever-evolving landscape of threats.
Register now to reserve your spot or please contact 6763 0100 directly.
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