DSPANZ has been instrumental in shaping key security initiatives for DSPs and their ecosystems in Australia, including the ATO’s Operational Security Framework and the Security Standard for Add-on Marketplaces (SSAM). In New Zealand, efforts are underway to develop a security framework for DSPs interacting with Inland Revenue.
Committee
The Security Committee supports members by monitoring cybersecurity risks and understanding changes in this space. Providing members with essential advice and up-to-date information on emerging threats, compliance requirements, and best practices, effective security measures are implemented.
The Committee meets monthly to discuss the latest industry developments and challenges. Members can access meeting outcomes here.
Belinda Stewart
Co-Chair
Charles Gillman
Co-Chair
Chris Phillipou (Frontier Software)
David Jacklin (Pronto Software)
Rick Harvey (Layer Security)
Simon McIlwaine (Wrkr)
Resources
Want to connect with industry experts and stay updated on the latest security discussions? Stay ahead of threats, industry changes, and best practices by joining the DSPANZ Security LinkedIn Group.
Secure by Design: The Developer’s Guide to How Software Gets Hacked
Developers, now it's your time! Following the decision-makers' session that kicked off our two-part Secure by Design webinar series, join Dr. Pamela O'Shea, Director of Shea Security, for Secure by Design: The Developer's Guide to How Software Gets Hacked on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 2:00pm AEDT.
Inquiry into cyber security for SMEs
We provided a submission to the House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations’ inquiry into the cyber security preparedness of small and medium-sized businesses and organisations on 28 August.
Join the DSPANZ AI Standards Working Group
With AI increasingly adopted across the software development ecosystem, DSPANZ has established the AI Standards Working Group, for our members to collectively consider these issues and help shape DSPANZ’s position on responsible use of AI. If you're interested in supporting industry-driven work around AI Standards, we want you to join - get in touch with us at hello@dspanz.org