Cyber Threat
Intelligence
Cloud Security
IOT Security
Identity & Access
Management
Ransomware
Cybercrime
Artificial
Intelligence
Mobile Device
Security
Group CISO, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd
Acting First Assistant Director-General Cyber Engagement and Strategy, Australian Signals Directorate
GM Cybersecurity [CISO], Ventia
Head of Cyber Security Strategy & Governance, University of New South Wales
The summit program is a draft and is subject to change.
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David has just retired in July 2024 and is building out his portfolio. He is an Advisor with Bain Advisory Network and also an Advisor to JS [...]
This topic addresses the often-conflicting priorities of rapid technological adoption and stringent security requirements. Focusing on whether the CIO’s drive for innovation or the CISO’s focus on security should take precedence.
Join this engaging session where Steven and Jamie will have a light-hearted battle between CIO and CISO on a topic where each member will argue their side trying to convince you they have the right opinion on the matter.
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Jamie Rossato, has served in CISO roles for over a decade across a range of industries. He has served as a non-executive director at the Information [...]
A Global Technology and Business leader with more than twenty years of experience applying technology to transform business performance and [...]
Ross is a writer, commentator, research manager and consultant. His analysis centres on the impact information technologies have on Asia’s [...]
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Alan D. Thompson is a world expert in artificial intelligence (AI), specializing in the augmentation of human intelligence, and advancing the [...]
Join our expert panel as we explore the intersection of AI, innovation, and security in the enterprise. Our discussion will delve into the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, from driving business growth to mitigating cyber threats. CIOs and CISOs alike will gain valuable insights on how to harness the power of AI while ensuring the security and integrity of their organisations.
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Lukasz is a seasoned cyber security leader with 20 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Head of Cyber Security at Accent Group [...]
Energetic and influential leader, possessing diverse leadership, relationship management, program delivery [...]
Anna Clive is the former CIO of Aussie Broadband. Anna thrives on on leveraging technology to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. With [...]
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Tyron McGurgan is a seasoned entrepreneur, media expert, and events professional boasting over 17 years of industry experience. As the CEO and [...]
Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are empowering organisations to meet their business goals quickly and effectively, however, also presents a tectonic shift for cyber security teams. Today, CISO’s are forced to enable the adoption of Cloud and AI use cases at the speed of dev, requiring new operating models to continue to protect their environments and eliminate critical risks. Join this session to learn how you can enable your team to build faster in the cloud, ensuring security, dev and devops can work together in a self-service model built for the scale and speed of your cloud and AI developments.
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Passionate technology evangelist focused on successful outcomes for customers throughout the Asia Pacific [...]
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Trying to stay one step ahead by looking for traditional indicators of compromise is a fool’s errand, especially as AI changes the game.
So what can be done?
How do we stop ever-evolving email attacks from bypassing the SEG?
Hear from REA Groups Joanna Dalton, Head of Cyber Defence on her team's journey to Abnormal Security.
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Joanna Dalton is the Head of Cyber Defence at REA Group where she is responsible leading the operational security strategy for Australia’s [...]
Joshua is a methodical and outcome-oriented enterprise sales professional with 10+ years proven success, helping customers drive transformational [...]
A successful cloud security strategy needs to evolve to meet the changing needs of the business and growth of the cloud. Cutting-edge security teams are coming up with new approaches and initiatives to increase their company’s agility through security and move from slowing the business to accelerating it. Across ANZ, organisations are rapidly expanding cloud adoption and expecting security leaders to follow suit, and fast. As a result, CISO’s need to rethink their approach to cloud security be able to move at the speed of business, ensure compliance with regulation, and enable their organisations to innovate with AI. Join your peers for this roundtable as we discuss and share insights on simplifying your security stack and using a new cloud security operation model to meet the growing demands of your business.
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Passionate technology evangelist focused on successful outcomes for customers throughout the Asia Pacific [...]
·  How relevant the Essential Eight Guidelines have been for Victorian organisations as they respond to the increase in cyber threats.
·  Addressing some of the key challenges around: the increase in ransomware attacks, building up the right skill-set within, as well as scaling your data security operations.
·  The future role AI is playing in combating cyber threats and how it is being utilised by threat actors.
·  A look at some local use cases where organisations have scaled their security posture in order to adapt to the current environment.
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With 20+ years experience in relationship, sales and team management, I have focused on driving successful customer outcomes and generating [...]
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Darren Cockerell is Head of Solutions Consulting ANZ at SS&C Blue Prism where he is responsible for understanding the strategic aims and [...]
Detective Superintendent Jayne Crossling will deliver a presentation to the CISO Leaders Summit 2024 on the cybercrime threat and the work law enforcement is doing to counter cybercriminals.
The presentation will take attendees through the latest information on the cybercrime threat environment and ecosystem, the role of law enforcement in responding to cybercrime and major cyber incidents, as well as a case study into the takedown of international cybercrime syndicates.
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Detective Superintendent Jayne Crossling has been a member for over 34 years. She has worked across a range of teams and crime types in [...]
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I provide CISO-level leadership in an enterprise setting. I enjoy strategy, program development, operations and building & developing an [...]
Cybersecurity and IT decision-makers continue to make significant progress in combatting identity-related threats.
But they are typically dependent on static manual techniques. As cybercriminals increasingly leverage AI, existing identity controls are struggling to keep up.
While cybersecurity criminals still use basic techniques, GenAI is fast becoming used to support attacks and obtain credentials and privileges.
How can organisations respond to ensure their identity management controls are adequate in an increasingly AI-driven world?
In this roundtable we will discuss:
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Zeeshan is the lead Cybersecurity Solution Engineer at Delinea. He has over 15 years of experience and significant achievements in [...]
Improving their maturity within the Essential Eight is considered daunting for many organisations. Strategies such as application control, restricting admin privileges and user application hardening are seen as difficult to implement effectively without impacting employee productivity.Â
However, security technologies such as Privileged Access Management (PAM) can help organisations bridge the gap for a number of requirements of the Essential Eight, including the above three. Modern PAM solutions can also provide compensating controls on other elements of the Essential Eight.
Join this discussion amongst peers of the Essential Eight, how organisations are aligning to it and how PAM can support those strategies.Â
Attend this roundtable and you will:
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Scott Hesford has over a decade of experience in IT security. Before joining BeyondTrust in 2019, he worked as Principal Consultant for CA [...]
In an era where technology shapes every aspect of customer experience (CX), CIOs are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge innovations like GenAI with quality assurance to boost satisfaction while tackling cost challenges. This exclusive roundtable will dive into these critical issues, using the CrowdStrike IT outage as an example to underscore the pivotal role of quality engineering in mitigating risks.
Explore how embedding robust quality practices can avert disruptions, elevate customer experiences, and strike a delicate balance between risk, reward, and efficiency. Engage in an impactful dialogue with fellow CIOs, examine real-world scenarios, and discover actionable solutions to optimize risk management and quality control, driving superior customer experience in today's high-tech world.
Join this dynamic discussion to connect with a network of peer CIOs, share insights, and uncover strategies that elevate your organization's approach to risk management and quality assurance in an AI-driven landscape.
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Joel enables a team of amazing talent to drive quality leadership across Planit's practices, innovative [...]
As an executive in Planit’s business, Alex’s focus is on the implementation of the company’s vision and strategy, focusing on quality of [...]
In the last few years, effective information management has taken on a whole new meaning for enterprises. The raft of new cloud technologies and the speed of AI development have made it more urgent than ever for CIOs to ensure their organisations are maximising use of the technology, while also remaining compliant with complex data and privacy regulations.
Join us for this round table as we discuss:
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Bharath heads the Customer Experience & Marketing initiatives of Zoho's low code platform, Zoho Creator, and has over 15 years of experience [...]
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Why do many of us fall for dirty tricks even after we understand how they work?
From the slight-of-hand used by magicians, to the sleight-of-tongue used by politicians and pundits, to the sleight-of-mind that accompanies cognitive bias, we are all wired to deceive and to be deceived. Join Caroline Soo, VP Customer Success APJ for KnowBe4 for an engaging exploration into the dark world of deception. After laying the groundwork for a basic understanding into our own inclinations and predispositions, Caroline will provide interactive examples of how human nature can be used against us. Key topics will include understanding perception vs reality, how to make people believe anything in 3 easy steps, and what it all implies. Learning Objectives:
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Caroline Soo leads the APJ Customer Success team for KnowBe4 and has been in the business of setting up her clients for success over the past 17 [...]
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Stephen has over 30 years of experience in the security and technology space, working with large enterprise organizations in various market [...]
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Andrew Milroy leads the research and advisory business at Focus Network. His work involves empowering organisations to make decisions more [...]
Delve into the critical issue of gender diversity in cybersecurity and technology fields. With women still significantly underrepresented in these sectors, this discussion aims to explore effective strategies for attracting and retaining female talent. Our panellists will share insights, experiences, and actionable solutions to bridge the gender gap and foster greater diversity and innovation in these rapidly evolving industries.
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Sanja is an accomplished ICT executive with a strong focus on cybersecurity, compliance, and technology management. She excels in driving digital [...]
Catherine Buhler, Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association Catherine Buhler is a Fellow of the Australian Information [...]
Experienced Executive Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and CISO, with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services [...]
David has just retired in July 2024 and is building out his portfolio. He is an Advisor with Bain Advisory Network and also an Advisor to JS [...]
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David has just retired in July 2024 and is building out his portfolio. He is an Advisor with Bain Advisory Network and also an Advisor to JS [...]
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This presentation will share Focus Network’s latest CISO research findings. It will highlight the latest cybersecurity trends in Australia and the challenges and opportunities facing CISOs.  It will place particular focus on the increasing need for CISOs to do more with less.
During this session we will delve deeper into:
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Nivi is the Head of Cyber Security Strategy & Governance, University of New South Wales. Responsible for Cyber Security Strategy, GRC, [...]
Himanshu Anand is Head of Cyber Threat Management for Tabcorp with a focus on threat intelligence, threat hunting and threat modelling. He [...]
Experienced Cyber Security Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the Consulting, Banking, oil & energy industries. [...]
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Proven, managerial skills, strategic planning and operational delivery experience in a career spanning 20 years in the Cyber Security industry in [...]
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The weight of cybercrime is taking its toll not only on CIO and CISOs. An overwhelming 96% of IT and Security leaders suffered significant emotional or psychological impact as they continue to face unending challenges in protecting their company’s data, according to a recent Wakefield Research report ‘The State of Data Security’ commissioned by Rubrik*.
While prevention is impossible, Businesses, Leaders, and the Customers they serve need certainty in their ability to recover critical services in a timely manner.
Join thought leaders from Rubrik along with a select group of your IT and security peers, as we discuss challenges, the human impact of cybercrimes on an organisation, and best practices moving forward to protect your people and your data infrastructure.
*New Rubrik data security survey: 99% of organisations reported a breach in the last year – and 72% paid a ransom; but, only 16% who paid recovered their data.
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A sales leader who can lead high performing sales teams through applying strong commercial, customer and people management skills. Have built a [...]
Tightening cost and time constraints coupled with the rising complexity in current technology environment are crippling organizations’ speed to growth.
The ability to drive the right work to the right resource at the right time will grant organizations the competitive advantage to navigate the challenges and spur their growth.
At this interactive session, we’ll discuss:
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Cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication and malicious actors are highly capable and increasingly persistent. How can enterprises respond?
This presentation highlights the rapidly growing threat posed by nation state actors and cybercriminals, and best practices in addressing them to protect and defend your network.
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Katherine Jeffrey leads the Australian Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Engagement and Strategy Division, which coordinates the ASD's strategy and [...]
We see cyber breaches topping the news headlines frequently, but what are the chances of your organisation getting breached? Stephen Gillies, Technology Evangelist at Fastly, will talk about the impact of a cyber breach, present some hard figures you can use with the board, and talk about some mitigation strategies available to combat bots, DDoS attacks, and insider threats.
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With 20+ years of experience in security and technology sectors, Stephen serves as Fastly's Technology Evangelist APAC and provides organisations [...]
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This roundtable tackles the challenge of balancing a seamless customer experience with robust security in the digital age.
We'll explore emerging tech, building trust, and the future of navigating the ever-evolving identity landscape. Join us to discuss how to win in a customer-centric world.
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Mo brings a wealth of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions to the table. As a Sales Engineering Manager, he possesses a [...]
Mobile devices place the power of distributed information in the hands of many throughout the organisation, but how to overcome the challenges of reliable connectivity, information security and user downtime, to drive productivity?
As the number of mobile information workers in your organisation increases, so does the complexity of managing the device fleets ranging from mobile phones through tablets to field-based rugged devices and laptops. The combinations of device type, network, apps, user profiles, authorisation and authentication, and use cases, increase exponentially.
Mobile information workers and mobile technologies are not a new part of business – it’s now a mature part of organisations’ digital transformation. However, the tools, processes and systems to make mobile technology ‘just work’ are constantly evolving.
This session is a combination of current industry state-of-the-art mobile productivity enhancement, reinforced by a moderated discussion by an experienced thought leader, and the chance to hear directly from peers about issues faced, open questions and interesting experiences.
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Angelo is currently head of Product Strategy and Professional Services at imei. Angelo’s background is in applied technologies to improve [...]
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Delve into the critical issue of gender diversity in cybersecurity and technology fields. With women still significantly underrepresented in these sectors, this discussion aims to explore effective strategies for attracting and retaining female talent.
Our panellists will share insights, experiences, and actionable solutions to bridge the gender gap and foster greater diversity and innovation in these rapidly evolving industries.
30min
Proven, managerial skills, strategic planning and operational delivery experience in a career spanning 20 years in the Cyber Security industry in [...]
With over 19 years' experience in Information Technology, Daniela Fernandez is a cyber security and analytics leader, who values integrity, [...]
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Join Stephen for an in-depth session where he’ll challenge the conventional wisdom that a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy is the ultimate solution. Despite the widespread belief and significant support from top management, experience tells him that the path remains fraught with challenges and frustrations, even with a strategy that seems perfectly aligned.
Stephen will explore the critical, yet often overlooked, element of empathy.
He will discuss how even the most well-aligned cybersecurity strategies don't automatically guarantee success – things won't just magically fall into place. He’ll share insights into how adopting an empathetic leadership approach and focusing on strategic relationship-building can lead to a more nuanced and effective cybersecurity posture.
Expect to learn how this can redefine our metrics, enhance collaboration, and foster a security culture that transcends mere alignment with business goals. I invite you to join Stephen in exploring practical strategies and personal insights on how to navigate beyond the conventional, toward a more holistic and impactful approach to cybersecurity leadership.
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Stephen has over 30 years of experience in the security and technology space, working with large enterprise organizations in various market [...]
Is ransomware still a threat? How many ransomware incidents did we see last year? Is it still a high priority? Can we effectively contain ransomware with the kill chain? What are the different approaches? Are users in the organization contributing to ransomware or other threats? Let’s discuss the different types of users and detect threats based on user profiles.
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Anil Yellamati is the Head of Cyber security for Blackmores Group. He has 19 years of experience in cyber security and worked in various industries [...]
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In our rapidly advancing technology landscape, the rise ascent of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation has not just transformed industries but has also presented fresh challenges in the cybersecurity domain.
As both businesses and individuals embrace AI, this panel discussion will delve into the possible threats linked to its utilisation and the inventive solutions that can protect our digital future.
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A senior security executive and founder of the Cyber 12 who sits on the Australian Information Security Association’s (AISA) Executive Advisory [...]
Mark Smink has built and lead cyber security teams in international companies across Asia Pacific.  With a background of delivering technology [...]
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David has just retired in July 2024 and is building out his portfolio. He is an Advisor with Bain Advisory Network and also an Advisor to JS [...]
Joe Smith is the Assistant Secretary of the Cyber Security Response Coordination Unit (CSRCU), within the National Office of Cyber Security. He is currently the Acting Deputy National Cyber Security Coordinator.
The CSRCU supports the National Cyber Security Coordinator to coordinate the response to nationally significant cyber security incidents. The CSRCU works collaboratively with Commonwealth agencies leading technical incident responses, law enforcement operations, emergency management activities, government service delivery, and regulatory activities. It also works with state and territory departments and agencies responding to incidents impacting their jurisdictions. The CSRCU develops plans and conducts exercises to enable the Australian Government to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the consequences of cyber incidents.
Joe will provide an overview of lessons learned from recent nationally significant cyber security incidents, with a focus on planning, preparedness, and response activities that can support organisations to build resilience into their operations.
Joe has extensive experience in national security, cyber security, and cyber-crime, having previously held several strategic and operational roles in law enforcement agencies in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Joe Smith is the Assistant Secretary of the Cyber Security Response Coordination Unit (CSRCU), within the National Office of Cyber [...]
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We invite only the leading international and local experts to provide sessions on site, this allows for attendees to be taught by front-line executives that compress years of meaningful experience into a systematic, well organised learning program.
Keeping in line with the main goal of the event in achieving new relationships, we provide a huge amount of networking opportunities for attendees through breakfast, luncheons, cocktails and informal introductions.
Allowing both buyers and sellers the opportunity to engage with one another onsite in a series of prearranged business meetings. These provide both parties a great opportunity to build new relationships by interacting face to face.
Being able to experience different sessions is what makes this event unique; whether you are looking to attend an interactive workshop, roundtable, 1-1 meeting or panel discussion.
Interacting face-to-face is still one of the most effective ways to do business. During lunch hour you will have the opportunity to do just that in a very relaxed atmosphere.
The summit is personalised for YOU, this means that what is important to your business is important to us. We create personalised itineraries around sessions you want to attend, allowing for your time to be spent wisely while out of the office.
Should you wish to attend this years upcoming 15th Australian CISO Leaders Summit on the 27th of May 2025, at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, please purchase your tickets below
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Some pictures from previous events.
Frank De Sa, Chief Information Officer, Just Group Limited The presentation was based around “Attitude, Language & Approach – Keys to […]
Panellists: Amanda Bennie, Head of Technology, Cbus Property John Tait, Head of Technology, T2 Tea SAR Raheem, APAC Region Manager, Security & […]
Jason Mantell, Director of Sales Engineering APAC, Cloudian Jason spoke about how Cloudian’s data immutability goes beyond protections […]
Damien Lewis, Sales Manager, ExtraHop A quantitative risk assessment is great for getting really precise about the potential financial impact, […]
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