AI is turbo-charging productivity - and cyber-crime. This session outlines the essential defences every office should have in place before embracing new tech. Blake will cover:

•     The three most common breaches we’re seeing in 2025 and how to avoid them
•     Practical password, MFA and device-hardening tips your team can action immediately
•     Tools of the trade used to monitor and respond to threats in real time

Attendees receive a post-session cyber checklist and template incident-response plan.

Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025

Time: 12.30pm AEST

Format: 45-minute webinar + 15-minute live Q&A

Registration: Online registration here (zoom link provided day prior to webinar)

Ticket Prices

• Members - No charge.
• Non-members - $15.00 per person.
• ZOOM opens 5 minutes prior to the commencement time.

Meet Your Speaker: Blake Bath - Strategic IT thinker. Cybersecurity translator. Calm in the tech storm.

Blake Bath is the National Operations Manager at Real Bytes a no-nonsense Australian MSP (Managed Service Providor) that delivers secure, scalable tech solutions to businesses that actually expect ROI from their IT.

With 15+ years in the game, Blake is the steady hand behind some of the most complex digital environments in the country. We’re talking Brisbane Airport’s cybersecurity framework. Scouts Australia’s national systems. And trusted partnerships with schools and education networks across Queensland.

His sweet spot? Sitting at the intersection of IT strategy and business reality,  helping organisations reduce risk, boost efficiency and grow with confidence.

Blake leads a high-performing national team, translating cloud jargon into clear outcomes, and solving the tech problems that usually live in the “too hard” basket.

Today, he’ll walk you through practical frameworks for building secure, scalable digital infrastructure, including:

•     Where to start (safely) with AI and admin
•     How to protect your data and reputation
•     Why your cloud setup might be holding you back

Expect practical examples. No scare tactics. And a few “we should probably fix that” moments.

Rachel Hall FAIOP

National President