19% of NFPs reported a cyber security incident in the past year, yet less than 1/4 have introduced processes to manage risks - AICD 2025

 

Event Overview  

In today’s digital age, not for profits are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, which can compromise sensitive data and disrupt operations. But there are ways to keep your organisation secure. Join our virtual event for an overview of Zero Trust principles and practices to help you safeguard your mission and data.  

Our experts will guide you through practical solutions and strategies to enhance your organisation’s security posture while lowering your total costs of ownership, ensuring you are well-equipped to protect your data and devices through Microsoft’s integrated security solutions.  

Why Attend? 

 Protect what matters: Gain a clear understanding of Zero Trust principles and how they can help safeguard your mission, data, and devices through practical, foundational strategies.

 Expert insights: Learn how to implement a Zero Trust framework using Microsoft 365’s simplified, unified security tools, guided by industry experts.

 Real-world insights: Explore best practices and real examples of how not for profits are strengthening security, protecting data, and reducing costs.

 Exclusive offers: Learn about Microsoft’s special security benefits available to eligible organisations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build a Zero Trust foundation for your organisation as you securely adopt AI. Register now for an engaging and informative session designed to inspire and equip your organisation for the future.

“Adopting a Zero Trust approach empowers not for profits to proactively secure their data, users, and devices—without adding complexity. It’s a practical, scalable way to reduce risk and protect the mission-critical work you do every day.” – Robert Buck, Diamond IT

 

Thursday 24th July | 11:00 am – 12:00 noon AEST

** This Webinar is completed**

 

Meet the Speakers | Build Your AI-Ready Security Foundation

 

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Kara Higgs, SMB Channel Lead for Asia, Microsoft TSI

Kara is the SMB Channel Lead for Asia at Microsoft Technology for Social Impact, where she drives impactful initiatives to support small and midsized not for profits across the region.

With a deep passion for leveraging technology to create social change, Kara brings a wealth of knowledge with over 20 years’ experience from both Microsoft and the broader tech industry.

Learn more about Microsoft’s Technology for Social Impact (TSI).

 

Paul Caldwell – Technical Partner Specialist (PTS), Microsoft Security

Paul Caldwell, a Microsoft Security Technical Partner Specialist (PTS), brings extensive experience to the Not-for-profit sector.

He showcases a rare blend of sales, business, and technical expertise, allowing him to deliver robust security solutions to both partners and customers. Paul’s dedication lies in empowering every individual and organisation globally to achieve more with Microsoft’s integrated, effective, and comprehensive security platform.

Robert Buck, Founder and Managing Director, Diamond IT 

As Founder and Managing Director of Diamond IT, Robert is a successful business owner with a passion for business and technology.

His primary focus within the technology sector includes helping businesses create efficiencies and improve their customer experience, in order to succeed. Technology can be a complex area, but Robert is pleased to see that technology continues to provide greater benefits to organisations and also that these advantages have become more accessible to smaller businesses.

In 2017, Robert was appointed to the Board of the Samaritans Foundation, a position he held for three years. After a restructure, he continued as a Director of the entire Newcastle Anglican Corporation (NAC), overseeing Samaritans, Anglican Care and 4 schools, where he served until 2021. He is also qualified with an MBA with Merit, as well as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

 

What Our Customers Have Said

We previously had some challenges finding an IT partner that suited our needs. Diamond IT understood our needs and immediately resolved issues. Their proactive approach provides us with peace of mind that we’re protecting our systems and information.

Michael Law, Finance Manager - Little Sisters of the Poor

Continual improvement is something Castle values highly, both in our approach to information security and in the way we deliver services to our community. Engaging with a partner, like Diamond IT, who could help navigate the complexities of the evolving risk controls made us confident that the commencement of our journey of the RFFR through readiness and planning, was in expert hands.

 

Linda Martin - Manager of Governance, Risk & Ethics, Castle

Samaritans worked with Diamond IT to build a new Intranet System for hundreds of staff across 5 geographical regions. The customer service from the software development team was excellent and any issues were responded to promptly.

Elizabeth Baker, Communication Manager - Samaritans Foundation

Partnering with Diamond IT helped build confidence and capacity within our internal IT to ensure that such a critical technology investment was a success. With the help of their strategic consultation skills, the project went from ‘how are we going to do this?’ to ‘we can do this’ in a matter of months.

We are excited to see the changes in service delivery to better support our community – all driven by technology”

Jack Hanson, Corporate Services Executive - Hunter Primary Care  

We cannot thank Diamond IT enough for their ongoing partnership with HSLS over the years. They really ‘rescued’ us when we needed it the most, and I know that our technology is in safe hands with their team. No question or concern is ever too small, and we value that whenever we need it, support is only a phone call away.

Rhonda Scruton, Former CEO - Hunter Surf Life Saving

We value that Diamond IT is only a phone call away should we ever need them. Our partnership has allowed me to focus on supporting our community of volunteers and our core business offering. Our staff have been empowered to log any technology support requests they may have through their self-service ticketing system.

Anthony Ross, CEO - Hunter Volunteer Centre