Elena Osipova
Director & Co-founder, IT Club · CPA · Project Manager · Cyber Security PractitionerEducation and professional qualifications
· CPA Australia
· Master of Professional Accounting - Swinburne University
· Certificate IV in Cyber Security, Holmesglen Institute - expected completion 2027
Professional experience
· Co-founder & Director, IT Club
· Digital project delivery across e-commerce, travel, web video and online platforms
· Financial controls, risk management and compliance as a CPA
· Cyber security study and applied research focused on incidents, governance and practical controls for Australian small businesses
Elena has led IT Club projects for almost a decade, working across e-commerce, travel platforms, web video, payment systems, and other digital products.
She's a CPA who is currently completing a Certificate IV in Cyber Security at Holmesglen Institute and expanding her work into cyber security governance, incident analysis and practical security for Australian businesses. Her articles focus on what matters to a business owner: the cost of security failures, and the practical steps that can reduce risk.
Elena's cyber security guides are based on primary and authoritative sources - the ACSC, OAIC, legislation, regulatory publications and official breach reports. Articles are reviewed and updated as guidance changes.
Articles by Elena
Latitude Financial Data Breach: Lessons for Small Businesses
The 2023 Latitude Financial breach exposed approximately 14 million records, including information dating back to 2005. Here is what Australian businesses can learn about data retention, third-party access, stolen credentials and breach response.
What The Medibank Breach Teaches Small Businesses
The 2022 Medibank data breach made headlines, but the weaknesses that contributed to it are not unique to large companies. Here are the practical lessons small businesses can take from the incident.
The DIY Cyber Security Health Check for Small Business
A practical, jargon-free cyber security checklist you can complete this afternoon to see where your business is exposed - no IT department required.
Why Hackers Target Accounting Firms and How to Reduce the Risk
Accounting firms hold the keys to their clients' finances - which is exactly why they're such an attractive target for cybercriminals. Here's what makes them vulnerable, and how to close the cyber security gaps.