Mackay Goodwin has expanded into Cyber Security and Research & Development (R&D) sectors.
“We’re excited to launch these new services and expand our reach,” said Domenic Calabretta, CEO of Mackay Goodwin. “Our team is committed to providing businesses with the tools and expertise they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. The addition of cyber security and R&D services is a testament to this commitment.”
The company says the new Cyber Security Advisory service, led by Ben Jones from Continuum Cyber, will address the escalating cyber threats faced by Australian businesses, with up to 60 per cent of businesses facing cyber-attacks annually, and 90% of those due to avoidable human error.
A recent survey by law firm King & Wood Mallesons, also found that 53.2 per cent of board directors have Cyber Security as a top priority in coming months.
“It’s essential for businesses to bolster their cyber resilience, enabling them to swiftly react and recover from cyber threats,” says Ben Jones, Cyber Security lead.
“Our Cyber Security packages offer peace of mind with a professional eye overseeing the business’s cyber health, providing a comprehensive suite of services from initial exposure reports to dark web scraping and policy and procedures pack.”
The new Cyber Security Advisory service offers Australian businesses an easy approach to cyber threats, giving them a chance to strengthen their defenses and react effectively to attacks.
The new service includes an Initial Exposure Report, monthly Check Ups with a cyber expert, Team Training, a incident response workshop, a Response Plan, Cyber Penetration Test, Third Party Software and System Review, Dark Web Scrape, Policy & Procedures Pack, and subscription to the Continuum Cyber Platform.
“The newly developed offering in collaboration with Continuum Cyber will help businesses understand and quickly remediate threats, educate their staff to become the first line of defence, and develop world-class governance that builds cyber resilience,” adds Ben.
Mackay Goodwin’s new R&D function will be headed by Saurav Malhotra, an R&D Tax Specialist with over 11 years’ experience.
This new service aims to assist businesses in accessing and optimising government incentives for their research and development under the Australian R&D Tax Incentive (RDTI) program.
“The RDTI program supports Australian businesses investing in eligible R&D activities,” said Saurav Malhotra. “Our aim is to help businesses understand and navigate the program’s benefits and eligibility criteria. This includes everything from identifying eligible R&D activities to managing application timeframes.”
“Various industry sectors might be eligible for the RDTI including Software and IT companies, and those involved in the development of platforms, apps, functionalities, and features, if their development and coding is undertaken within Australia,” says Saurav.
He continues: “The Food & Beverage sector, especially those developing and manufacturing new products or processes in Australia, and other manufacturing sectors such as automotive, machinery, and renewables, might also be eligible, as well as the Agriculture sector with its new products, crop varieties, and process enhancements, and the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector conducting clinical trials in Australia.”
