At Avertro we believe that everyone should be empowered to understand their cyber-why, so they can make informed choices about their cyber safety. That’s why we’ve created products that translate cyber in a normalized way bringing science to cyber storytelling.
Learn moreWhen Founder and CEO, Ian Yip was the CTO for McAfee Asia Pacific, his conversations with leaders revolved around the key challenges they were facing. The one common thread, was the disconnect between the cyber team and everyone else, particularly with the executive layer. Organizations continue to struggle with aligning the tracks. The promise of GRC technology was to address this. The reality is, organizations still need spreadsheets and consultants. Armed with this frustration, Ian felt compelled to make it happen. By starting Avertro.
Avertro was founded in September 2019 and launched out of the Antler program as part of their first cohort in Sydney.
The company subsequently landed its first commercial deal, graduated from the CyRise cybersecurity accelerator in mid-2020, raised investment from a coalition of venture firms and angel investors, and has grown significantly since.
The team continues to work on the core issues at hand, iterating diligently towards being cybersecurity headquarters and world's first All-in-One Cyber and AI Governance platform that helps leaders manage the business of cyber.
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CyRise is an investor, supporter and champion of cyber security startups in the Asia Pacific. Funded by Deakin University, CyRise offers a 3-month accelerator program for cyber security startup founders, along with week-long bootcamps, community events and ongoing founder support.
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Austrade’s Landing Pads are a network of specialized programs to support Australian technology companies to expand globally. These programs are delivered in collaboration with partners deeply embedded in their local tech ecosystems. They are part of Austrade’s services to Australian business.
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The advent of generative AI has been nothing short of a revolution, embedding itself deeply into the fabric of almost every industry. From healthcare innovations to financial services, generative AI has unlocked new potentials, made processes more efficient, and sometimes, even redefined the way businesses operate. However, as organizations embrace these advancements, they also grapple with significant challenges, particularly in managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Herein lies the crucial role of AI governance—a framework not just for leveraging AI's capabilities but doing so securely and ethically. This is where Avertro, a pioneering solution provider, comes into play, offering robust tools and insights to navigate the complex landscape of AI governance.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the significance of AI governance has never been more pronounced. Following our exploration of AI governance's crucial role in cybersecurity, it's imperative to address how organizations can practically implement these governance frameworks. Effective AI governance ensures AI technologies are used ethically, securely, and efficiently, safeguarding data and aligning AI initiatives with organizational values. This blog aims to demystify the process of implementing AI governance, providing a roadmap for organizations ready to navigate this essential journey.
In the wake of generative AI's transformative impact across various sectors, the dialogue around AI governance has intensified. Building on the foundational understanding that AI governance, as Gartner outlines, ensures the responsible, ethical, and secure deployment of AI technologies, we delve deeper into its broader implications. The significance of AI governance transcends mere cybersecurity measures, embedding itself into the ethical fabric, legal integrity, innovation strategies, and trust mechanisms of organizations employing AI.