How a WA Consumer Goods Leader Strengthened Cybersecurity and Reduced Risk
As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations face increasing risks to their operations, reputation, and customer trust.
For a leading WA-based consumer goods company, growing threats like malware, phishing, and data breaches demanded a proactive approach.
Calibre Consulting was engaged to develop a tailored cybersecurity strategy that not only protected critical assets but also ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
The Challenge: Escalating Cybersecurity Risks and Compliance Pressures
The organisation faced multiple cybersecurity challenges that exposed them to potential operational and reputational damage:
Rising Regulatory Compliance Requirements: Increased scrutiny on data protection practices demanded stronger cybersecurity measures.
Gaps in Vulnerability Management: Limited understanding of vulnerabilities made it difficult to prioritise mitigation efforts.
Lack of a Clear Cybersecurity Direction: Without a strategic framework, security investments were reactive and misaligned.
Insufficient Preparedness: Existing protocols lacked the depth needed to handle advanced threats, including detection, incident response, and employee training.
With these growing concerns, leadership recognised the need for a robust, strategic approach.
Our Approach: A Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Strategy
Calibre Consulting employed a structured methodology to strengthen the organisation’s cybersecurity posture:
1. Comprehensive Risk Assessment
Conducted an in-depth evaluation of vulnerabilities across IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
Analysed existing processes, systems, and compliance gaps to identify high-risk areas.
Reviewed current security tools, processes, and user practices to uncover weaknesses.
2. Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborated closely with senior leadership and IT teams to ensure the strategy addressed operational priorities and compliance obligations.
Facilitated workshops to align the cybersecurity roadmap with business objectives.
Captured insights on pain points, security concerns, and desired outcomes.
3. Tailored Cybersecurity Strategy
Developed a customised cybersecurity strategy focused on:
Advanced threat detection and monitoring
Incident response protocols and escalation paths
Security awareness and training for employees
Data protection aligned with regulatory requirements
4. Implementation Roadmap
Designed a phased plan prioritising high-impact initiatives, including:
Single Sign-On (SSO) for secure and efficient access management
Vulnerability Management for proactive threat detection
Employee Security Awareness Programs to reduce human risk
The Results: A Resilient Cybersecurity Posture
The comprehensive cybersecurity strategy delivered significant benefits, ensuring the organisation could operate securely and confidently:
Proactive Threat Detection: Enhanced monitoring and incident response capabilities reduced exposure to malware, phishing, and data breaches.
Regulatory Compliance: Aligned security practices with industry standards, minimising compliance risks.
Employee Security Awareness: Improved staff understanding of cybersecurity best practices, reducing human error.
Strategic Security Investments: Prioritised high-impact initiatives, optimising resource allocation.
This robust strategy empowered the organisation to stay ahead of emerging threats while maintaining compliance and building customer trust.
Why This Matters in the Consumer Goods Industry
For businesses in the consumer goods sector, cybersecurity is not just an IT issue — it is a critical aspect of brand reputation, customer trust, and operational resilience.
Without a clear, strategic approach, organisations risk data breaches, regulatory fines, and loss of customer confidence.
A Cybersecurity Strategy provides:
Clear, actionable protection against evolving threats.
Aligned security practices to meet compliance requirements.
Employee awareness and training to reduce human error.
A phased implementation roadmap for scalable security improvements.
Protect Your Business with Calibre Consulting’s Cybersecurity services
If your organisation is struggling with cybersecurity risks, compliance pressures, or unclear security direction, Calibre Consulting can help.
Our tailored cybersecurity strategies are designed to protect your assets, ensure compliance, and strengthen your resilience.
Contact Us
Michael Eng - Director
michael@calibreconsulting.au
John Phillips - Principal Consultant
john@calibreconsulting.au