MELBOURNE, Australia, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As cyber threats intensify and AI adoption accelerates, governance has moved firmly into the boardroom. To address this change, LRQA, a leading global insurance provider, recently brought together senior executives and risk leaders in Melbourne for a strategic roundtable: “Navigating Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Insights from ISO Standards.”
The discussion focused on the need to move beyond compliance-driven implementation towards the integration of standards as strategic enablers. Participants explored how frameworks such as ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management) and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security) provide a practical basis for managing digital risks without stifling innovation.
The main topics of discussion included:
- Lifecycle-Based AI Risk Controls: Integrate Governance into AI Design, Deployment, and Monitoring.
- Measurable cybersecurity performance: Ensure metrics provide meaningful, actionable insights to executives.
- Supplier governance: Manage third-party and supply chain exposure more rigorously.
- Enterprise Risk Integration: Align cybersecurity and AI risks with broader organizational risk frameworks.
Emma Carroll, Commercial Director for Australia and New Zealand at LRQA, highlighted the strategic shift needed: “Digital risk can no longer be managed in silos. Organizations leading in this environment are integrating AI and cybersecurity governance into their core business strategy, using standards to drive accountability, transparency and confident innovation.
The session also examined recurring readiness gaps observed in the region, with candid discussions on clear responsibility for AI decision-making and the importance of maintaining continuous improvement beyond the initial stages of certification. The consensus among participants was clear: governance maturity is quickly becoming a defining characteristic of successful, resilient businesses and a critical competitive differentiator.
In an evolving threat landscape, LRQA continues to help organizations navigate digital transformation through auditing, certification and consulting services in cybersecurity, AI governance, sustainability and supply chain resilience.
Ready to bridge the gap between compliance and strategy? Discover LRQA’s cybersecurity and AI governance solutions at Cybersecurity Services | LRQA.
About LRQA
From certification and cybersecurity to supply chain security, sustainability and resilience, LRQA works with clients to identify risks in their business. We design intelligent, scalable solutions built around your business – tailored to help you prepare, prevent and protect against risks. Our innovative risk management portfolio helps shape a stronger, more secure future for your business. Backed by decades of industry expertise, data-driven insights and on-the-ground teams in assurance, certification, inspection, consulting and training, we support more than 61,000 customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit https://www.lrqa.com/
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Hasan Pressure
Regional Marketing Manager – APAC, LRQA
hasan.surve@lrqa.com
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