Uplifting Tātaki Auckland Unlimited cyber resilience with DEFEND CSO (Cybersecurity Office)

Effective cyber resilience through improvements across people, process and technology.

VISION

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an Auckland Council-controlled organisation, focused on creating economic and cultural opportunities and experiences.

Their vision was to partner with a specialist cybersecurity company to improve cyber resilience by implementing a clearly defined governance model, with understandable reporting and metrics to drive a ‘value for money’ programme of continuous improvement.

OUR APPROACH

DEFEND are partnering closely with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to elevate their cyber resilience to a mature, and effective standard. This is achieved by enhancing people, processes and technology to foster a culture of cyber resilience, ensuring effective decision-making and clear team responsibilities.

By leveraging DEFEND Cybersecurity Office, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited have been able to utilise DEFEND’s expertise, templates, policies, frameworks and practices to support transformation initiatives.

Applying a holistic approach and integrating with key stakeholders within Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, DEFEND has been able to accelerate cybersecurity improvements across:

• Governance
• Frameworks
• Reporting & Dashboards
• Strategy
• Architecture & Roadmap
• Training & Awareness

Our commitment to partnership and ensuring cybersecurity acts as a business enabler has resulted in the continuing uplift of cyber resilience, while supporting executives in providing board assurance and advancing the cybersecurity programme of work.

TĀTAKI AUCKLAND UNLIMITED’S OUTCOME

Through collaborative efforts with DEFEND across strategic initiatives, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has embarked on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing governance, risk management and compliance.

By implementing robust controls across all functions, they have a secure operational environment that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Key to their success was the establishment of clearly defined roles and responsibilities, fostering accountability and clarity across teams.

Furthermore, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s commitment to enhancing secure software development processes yielded significant benefits. By integrating security measures at every stage, they secured their applications against potential threats, safeguarding sensitive data and bolstering customer trust.

As a result of these efforts, Board assurance was achieved, showcasing to stakeholders a proactive cybersecurity stance. This was reinforced by a significant increase in their cybersecurity framework score, affirming their comprehensive approach to mitigating risks and enhancing resilience.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s journey exemplifies how proactive governance, clear accountability, and robust cybersecurity measures can drive organisational success and stakeholder confidence in an increasingly complex digital landscape.