17 Jun | CHICC Office Hours: Navigating Compliance & Cyber Risk in Digital Health with Lyal Collins

• Are you a digital health innovator seeking to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity, privacy and compliance?
• Need support in defining pragmatic security policies, aligning with industry regulations, or building a robust security program that enables growth without disruption?

Sign up today for a tailored one-on-one CHICC Office Hours session with Lyal Collins, Senior Advisory Consultant at Aura.

Lyal Collins brings over 30 years of experience in information management and cybersecurity, working with organisations of all sizes to transform their approach to security. His deep expertise spans both the private and public sectors, including roles as Chief Information Security Officer and consultant to businesses in financial services, retail and health. Lyal is adept at developing pragmatic, prioritised and actionable strategies that strengthen security while supporting business objectives.

During your one-on-one session, you’ll have the opportunity to explore topics such as:

• Defining practical and supportable security policies and objectives tailored for digital and connected health startups
• Implementing security objectives and outcomes throughout the technology development and operations lifecycle
• Conducting security, privacy and impact assessments across applications and technology environments
• Aligning to, and complying with, industry and regulatory security standards and frameworks
• Leveraging ‘virtual CISO’ input to complement internal resources with specialist skills, advice, and guidance for executive, operational and technical teams

Lyal can also address common questions, including:

• We are building new services and capabilities but need help to identify the security risks we need to address, and what to implement. How do we identify what we need?
• How do we prioritise all the different security standards and frameworks we are bombarded with?
• What should my security strategy look like and when should I start working on this?

Stay ahead of the curve with insights on current industry trends:

With recent changes to Privacy and SOCI legislation, government and healthcare organisations are increasingly requiring robust cybersecurity across the health informatics sector-from AI and wearables to patient care systems and practice management tools. Preparing your security program and investing in the right resources at the best time delivers value, meets external expectations and minimises disruption to your market growth plans. Access to a wide spectrum of security skills and experience enables you to deliver risk and governance outcomes to your executive team and Board, driving compliance and supporting sustainable growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to optimise your security practices and position your digital health business for success with free expert guidance from an industry leader.

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Lyal Collins, Senior Advisory Consultant, Aura

Lyal Collins is a Senior Advisory Consultant based in Melbourne, working closely with organisations to transform their security posture. With more than three decades of experience in information management and cybersecurity, Lyal has held senior roles in both government and private sectors, including Chief Information Security Officer for a leading security consultancy. He specialises in PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, AU ISM, NZ ISM, privacy, and governance, and holds several security qualifications.

Lyal’s expertise lies in understanding business drivers and risks, then developing pragmatic, prioritised, and deliverable actions to improve security. He has extensive experience supporting startups and established businesses in the digital health sector, helping them meet compliance requirements, manage risk, and build resilient, scalable security programs.

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The CHICC Office Hours program is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the State Government of Victoria.