SENIOR TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST | IGNITE
Tara Sutherland
Tara functions as a Senior Technical Business Analyst. Her organisational transformation expertise encompasses complex ERP implementations and logistics system deployments – all of which have digital security and privacy considerations. Through methodical process reengineering, she consistently delivers substantial business improvements.
Tara excels at translating technical requirements into actionable digital strategies. Her analytical approach allows her to pull together all the important information, making her a valuable strategic advisor. Organisations benefit significantly from her ability to optimise digital ecosystems.
Her systematic methodology ensures alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives. Tara’s contributions routinely drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency and digital transformation outcomes.
Warning: Tara asks A LOT of questions.
Presentation: Securing the Digital Frontier: Ensuring operations remain operational – Business Analysis in the Age of increasing digitalisation.
In today’s rapidly digitalising world, cybersecurity has become a critical business imperative, extending far beyond the realm of IT. This presentation aims to underscore the pivotal role that Business Analysts (BAs) play in enhancing operational resilience through robust cybersecurity practices.Key Objectives:
- Highlighting the Importance of Cybersecurity for BAs: Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue; it is a fundamental business concern that requires the active involvement of BAs to safeguard operations and ensure business continuity.
- Enhancing Operational Resilience through Process Analysis: BAs can significantly mitigate cyber risks by conducting thorough process analyses, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing effective security measures.
- Promoting the CyberSIG: Launched in April 2025, the CyberSIG (Cybersecurity Special Interest Group) emphasises the importance of collaboration in building a strong cyber defense. This initiative provides a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collective problem-solving among BAs.
Discussion Topics:
- The Convergence of IT and OT: A Business Analyst’s Perspective: This segment explores the concept of IT/OT convergence, its implications for businesses, and the unique challenges and vulnerabilities it introduces. Real-world examples will illustrate the significant impacts of IT/OT convergence on business operations, highlighting the inadequacy of traditional security approaches in this new era.
- Business Analysis: The Key to Cyber Resilience: This discussion focuses on how BAs can contribute to cybersecurity in IT and OT environments. Key areas include integrating security requirements from the beginning, conducting risk analysis, identifying dependencies and vulnerabilities, and ensuring data security and compliance. Practical examples will demonstrate how BAs have successfully improved cyber resilience in various scenarios.
- The Business Value of Cybersecurity: This segment will dive into how robust cybersecurity practices can protect and enhance revenue and reputation, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain business continuity, and uphold customer trust.
- The IIBA CyberSIG: Specialist Interest Group: As BAs, it is crucial to reconnect with all stakeholders, including business users, security teams, and executive leadership, to align on cybersecurity goals. The CyberSIG is dedicated to revolutionising the approach BAs take towards cybersecurity by providing a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Join us to explore how BAs can lead the charge in securing the digital frontier and ensuring that operations remain resilient in the face of increasing digital threats.