
How will Holo-Org ensure data sovereignty for the CISO?
Fatima Said
CISO, Department of Defence, 47 years old, Somali-Australian
I’m Fatima Said, a 47-year-old Somali-Australian CISO at the Department of Defence. Data sovereignty is non-negotiable—I worried last year that non-compliant systems would risk Australians’ sensitive defence data.
That’s when Marcus Bennett, Holo-Org’s Governance & Compliance lead, brought his challenger mindset to ensure compliance. Marcus’s team used Holo-Org to process data within Australian Azure tenancies, operating at 99.95% uptime. I remember reviewing our systems—Holo-Org ensured 100% compliance with the DAT Act, with Power BI showing data residency metrics, keeping us aligned with APS standards. Marcus’s focus on integrity protected our data.
For APS staff fearing data risks, Holo-Org ensures sovereignty—it’s our tool for secure data management, protecting Australians. I’m proud to lead with confidence, thanks to Holo-Org.
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- Strategic imperative for enhanced q50 capabilities.
- Need for greater efficiency and innovation for q50 technology.
- APS Reform Goal: Future-Ready Workforce.
- Successful implementation of new framework for q50 technology.
- Development of innovative tools for data analysis.
- Achieved 80% improvement in KPI for efficiency.
- Significant enhancement in service quality regarding q50 technology.
- Increased operational efficiency leading to projected cost savings.
- Strengthened cross-agency collaboration in policy development.
- Scale successful aspects of the q50 technology initiative.
- Invest in further training and development for staff.
- Continuously monitor and iterate on implemented solutions.
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