Catherine Buhler, Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association

Catherine Buhler is a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association and an experienced CISO who delivers security programs that ensure appropriate controls and processes are implemented to protect and defend the enterprise. She creates and manages security strategy based on threat intelligence, organisational security maturity, cyber risk appetite and in alignment with the organisation’s strategy.

Catherine is adept at raising business leaders’ understanding of their security risks and the business implications of their risk treatment decisions. She has a demonstrated ability to collaborate across all levels to build a security aware culture, champion innovative ideas, gain buy-in and build consensus. She builds high-performing multi-disciplinary security teams and empowers them to uplift security practices and cyber resilience. She was voted a top 100 CISO in the HotTopics and Menlo Security Global CISO 100 2022 and again in 2023.

Talks

• Closing Keynote Panel Discussion: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity and Tech – Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Female Talent