Small and medium businesses make up more than 97 per cent of Australian businesses, yet many face growing cyber risks, increasing regulation and complex technology decisions without the support larger organisations rely on.
Good governance isn't about slowing innovation. It helps businesses adopt technology faster, win larger contracts and scale with confidence. Developed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) IT Governance Committee, the free IT Governance Scorecard turns enterprise-grade governance into a practical tool for Australia's 2.5 million SMEs and is currently being piloted ahead of its national release.
This session brings together the professionals who support Australian SMEs, including advisers, technology providers, insurers, investors and researchers, to explore how the Scorecard can help small businesses make better technology decisions and build stronger, more resilient organisations.
Chair, IT Governance Committee-Technical Advisory Board
Joyce Chu is Chair of the ACS IT Governance Committee, with expertise spanning digital governance, inclusive design, information systems and technology-enabled transformation across Australia and Southeast Asia. She leads the development of ACS IT Governance Scorecard, translating governance principles into practical, accessible and scalable pathways that strengthen SME digital capability and decision-making.
Seasoned Technology Executive, CIO and CTO
Kamran Channa is a Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer with more than 15 years of executive leadership experience delivering technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, and AI across regulated industries. He has led large scale technology modernisation, built high performing teams, and partnered with boards and executive leaders to deliver secure, resilient, and customer focused technology.
Information Security, Cyber Risk and Governance Professional; Member of the ACS IT Governance Committee.
Don Tibbits is a highly respected and experienced information system and security manager, leader and trainer, focused on risk management at the intersection of digital and physical risk, together with the growing importance of risk governance. As the owner of a managed IT services business, Don has 25 years' experience managing SME information systems. Don sits on 2 committees of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and is Certifications Director of ISACA Melbourne Chapter.
