Cyber Bytes Episode 2

Welcome to Episode 2 - Queensland Government Procurement Requirements for Cyber Security

If you supply to the Queensland Government, this one’s worth a listen.

From 1 January 2027, changes under Queensland’s Procurement Assurance Model will put more focus on suppliers being able to demonstrate that they have appropriate cyber security controls in place.

For businesses that rely on government work, that matters. If you can’t demonstrate the right level of cyber security, it could impact contract renewals, future opportunities and, in some cases, your ability to continue supplying to government.

In Episode 2 of the Arotech Cyber Bytes Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Smits CEO MIACOR IT and Frederick Prinsloo Cyber Security & Risk Specialist at Arotech Consulting to break down:

• Who the changes apply to

• What “appropriate cyber security controls” actually means

• Why having an MSP and antivirus doesn’t automatically mean you’re covered

• Why independent assurance matters

• What suppliers should be doing now to prepare

The key takeaway: don’t wait until a government customer asks you to prove your cyber posture.

Understand your gaps, prioritise what actually matters to your business and contracts, and have the evidence ready.