Digital and cyber security

• CEDA Event: Deepfakes and AI-Threats: Managing the Economic Risks of Synthetic Media event addressing the rapidly changing landscape of synthetic media, from AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones, to phishing emails, and fake investment and retail websites, how do businesses build and maintain trust with their stakeholders, in Brisbane on 26 May 2026.
• ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre’s online 5-minute AI Readiness Assessment helps businesses understand their current capabilities and the next steps to leverage AI safely and responsibly.
• Small Business Technology Investment Boost allows small businesses to claim a 20% bonus deduction on technology expenditure to help digitise their business.
• Cyber Wardens Cyber Security Training provides free online courses and learning for small business owners and employees funded by the Australian Government. Tailored webinars for Queensland small businesses.
• Digital Solutions Program helps small businesses to adapt and flourish through the adoption of digital business tools that can improve productivity, effectiveness, and aid business growth. Regional Business HQ is the Queensland delivery partner and the Regional Business HQ Online Series provides workshops on digital topics including how to use AI to improve marketing; cyber security; digital design; streamlining your business with AI.
• Cyber security online resources are available addressing information security management and the new edition of ISO 27001, the internationally used system for keeping businesses cyber secure.
• Free ‘Munch and Learn’ digital workshops in Kuranda and Mareeba delivered by the State Library of Queensland provide hands-on learning to help small businesses build digital capability and explore new ways to grow. Session series run weekly until 16 March 2026.