CyberCert & Business Readiness
Helping New Zealand businesses become more insurable, procurement-ready and supplier-ready.
Register for the Executive BriefingWhy This Matters Now
Across New Zealand and Australia, organisations are increasingly being asked to demonstrate cyber maturity before they can secure contracts, join supplier panels, satisfy customer requirements and support insurance conversations.
Cybersecurity is no longer simply an IT issue. It is becoming part of how businesses demonstrate that they are credible, resilient and ready to work with larger organisations.
This executive briefing will help business leaders understand what is changing, why it matters and how to prepare without creating a major internal project.
- SMB1001 & CyberCert trends
- Insurance industry perspectives
- Procurement requirements
- Supplier readiness
- Practical certification pathways
- Executive-level networking
Event Agenda
Registration
Tea & Coffee
Welcome & Introduction
Opening remarks and an overview of the afternoon.
SMB1001 & The Future of Business Readiness
Understand the changing expectations around cyber maturity and certification.
Insurance & Business Readiness
Explore how cyber risk and business readiness are increasingly connected to insurance conversations.
Fast Track to CyberCert Certification
Practical guidance on achieving certification through a structured and efficient pathway.
Networking Drinks & Canapés
Connect with business leaders, industry experts and fellow attendees.
Event close: 5:00pm
What You'll Learn
SMB1001 & CyberCert
Understand where SMB1001 is heading and why certification is gaining importance.
Insurance Considerations
Hear directly from insurance professionals regarding risk management and business readiness.
Procurement Requirements
Learn how certification may influence supplier selection and commercial opportunities.
Business Readiness
Practical steps for improving readiness without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Fast Track Pathways
Learn how businesses are achieving certification efficiently through structured guidance.
Networking
Meet industry experts, insurers and fellow business leaders.
Featured Speakers
Ryan Ettridge
Co-Founder & CEO
CyberCert
Jason Harkness
Insurance Specialist
Clarity Insurance
Who Should Attend?
Business Owners
Understand changing commercial expectations and how cyber readiness can affect business opportunities.
CFOs & Directors
Gain insight into governance, risk and business readiness.
Operations Leaders
Learn practical pathways towards certification without unnecessary operational disruption.
Law Firms
Understand the evolving expectations placed on professional services businesses.
Accounting Firms
Explore how cyber readiness can support client, supplier and insurance requirements.
Professional Services
Prepare your organisation for increasing cyber and supplier expectations.
Location
New Zealand International Convention Centre
101 Hobson Street
Auckland CBD
Convenient CBD location with onsite parking available.
Register for the Executive Briefing
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