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Executive with over 20 years of experience leading IT functions and teams across different global markets, delivering complex digital and business transformation to improve customer service and employee experience. These include large scale technology programs and consolidation of IT Teams across different markets to drive efficiency and standardization of IT operating model and processes. Over th...

Rebecca Herold, CDPSE, FIP, CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPT, CISM, CISA, FLMI, Ponemon Institute Fellow, has over 25 years of IT, info sec, & privacy experience; CEO & Founder (2004) of Rebecca Herold, LLC, aka The Privacy Professor(R); CEO & Founder (2020) of Privacy & Security Brainiacs; and host of the radio/podcast show “ Data Security & Privacy with the Privacy Professor “. Fou...

“I do not want you to be impressed by me, I want you to be blessed by me” is Belinda McEachern’s personal motto. And it’s a motto that she’s put to good use both professionally and personally, within all walks of life. Originally from Greenwood SC, Belinda now lives in Blythewood SC (suburb of Columbia) with her husband Danny (of 20 years) and her two children (Aaron – age 16 & Camille –age 12...

Abhijeth Dugginapeddi is a security practitioner, heads an AppSec team and an Adjunct lecturer at UNSW in Australia. Previously worked with CBA, Adobe Systems, TCS and Sourcenxt. Security Enthusiast in the fields of Penetration Testing, Application/Mobile/Infrastructure Security. Believes in need for more security awareness and free responsible disclosures. Got lucky in finding few vulnerabilities...

Jason is a Associate Partner at IBM with a strong background in project management, cybersecurity, cloud, and strategic planning. He’s leads IBM’s cybersecurity initiatives across Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Foreign Affairs. Jason designed and led many client security programs to drive success and innovation in areas such as vulnerability management programs, securi...

Jonathan Brandt, CISM, CDPSE, CCISO, CISSP, CySA+, CPI, PMP A senior information security practice manager in ISACA’s Knowledge and Research department. In this role, he contributes thought leadership by generating ideas and deliverables relevant to ISACA’s constituents. He serves ISACA® departments as a subject matter expert on information security projects and leads author management teams whene...

Jean-Michel Ferat is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura with over 20 years of experience in the specialized fields of forensic accounting, fraud detection, and data analytics. He has applied his skills in a variety of cases involving corruption, kickbacks, collusive bidding rings, money laundering, embezzlement, asset misappropriation, terrorist financing, and financial statement fraud. He has l...

Ian has dedicated his IT career to identity and access management, working in and around banking and finance for the last 19 years. In this time, Ian has worked as a software engineer, security architect, and identity product owner. He has led IAM programmes for major banks such as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and ran the digital transformation programme as Head of Technology, Security for...

Sawan is an IT Risk Management Professional with over 15 years’ experience in multi industry organisations that have grown by acquisitions and mergers where he created and delivered strategically aligned IT Transformation programmes while managing risk that improved scalability, agility and provided new business enablement. Sawan’s career has been well travelled, built upon collaborative and flexi...

Tinesh has 15 years of successful cyber corporate and 5 years of start-up entrepreneurial cyber experience. He has built and exited 2 start-ups and currently sits on the board as an advisor to start ups within Cyber, EdTech, Software Development and Social Tech. Tinesh is a mentor, motivator and advises individuals who are considering an entrepreneurial career as well as being a mental health advo...

Scott Fletcher is a Cloud Security Engineer at Whispir Scott’s background includes Penetration Testing, Software Development & Security Consulting. He has held Principal Consultant rules in both Australia & New Zealand, and worked for a number of enterprise and financial services organisations.

Phillip Campbell is the founder and CEO of enigmaFIT, a global executive brain coaching company. As a cognitive scientist, he continues to extensively research the brain and cognition. He has developed a framework of how to optimize the integration of the left-hemisphere and right-hemisphere working together to create Brain Balance. Phillip has pioneered leadership development and learning agility...

Saaim Khan is a cybersecurity professional with 20 years of experience in client-facing roles. He has worked with organisations in APAC, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Saaim holds multiple security certifications (CISM, ISO 27001 LI/LA, CTT+) and degrees in Computer Science and Project Management and qualifications in Cybersecurity Management, Cyber Law and Cyber Warfare. Saai...

Lisa Lorenzin is Senior Director of Transformation Strategy at Zscaler, specializing in secure application access and digital transformation. For more than 25 years, she has worked in a variety of network and information security roles and has contributed to open standards for endpoint integrity and network security from the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)....

Lani is a technologist, amassing 20+ years experience in fields such as cybersecurity, startups, IoT, AI and robotics.   He has worked for some of the largest organisations globally – Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems, PwC and Deloitte and is currently the ANZ Director for Claroty.  He also has an interest in the startup sector, and is part of the founding team at Cybermetrix and Azcende. In 2017 h...

As Founder & Chief Strategist at CyberSC, Dominic Vogel holds a proven track record within cyber security across multitude of industries (financial services, logistics, transportation, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure). Dominic actively participates in the Vancouver security community and is a well-respected cyber security expert for appearing on media ne...

Having thrived as an investment advisor at an independent investment firm in the harsh post-GFC climate, Ed quickly learned that the ‘old-school’ approach to selling, which has been glorified in popular culture, was counterproductive and downright destructive over the long-term. This motivated Ed to breakdown the nuances and processes required for transparent, effective and scalable commercial str...

Ted Ipsen is the President and COO of Positroniq, a strategic security and risk consultancy. He is an experienced executive manager with over 20 years of experience specializing in high-tech crime investigation, digital forensics, and the delivery and oversight of consulting and advisory services in the areas of information security, secure development, security assessment, information risk manage...

Gail is responsible for leading a team to create the digital division of VU Polytechnic the TAFE arm of VU.  This includes leading three strategic initiatives, the Wyndham Tech School, Sunshine Skills Hub and Cybersecurity Training Centre to provide STEM training from Year 7 right up to mature age adults.  Gail engages in regular speaking events and podcasts to increase the visibility of careers t...

From an early age, Jay has been interested in computers, and is still fascinated by them and the impact they continue to have on our society. His first job out of university was at Wipro as a pen-tester, but he quickly and consistently climbed the ranks – or sometimes took a sideways move – to broaden his experience. As a result, Jay has had many different roles, ranging from technical, strategic,...

Andy Walker is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ditno, a Network Security Policy Management Software company that enables organisations to build a Governed Zero Trust Network for improved and simplified security. After completing an apprenticeship and signing a professional football contract in England, Andy studied Information Technology and quickly developed a passion for cyber secu...

Michael is a Co-founder of Tide Foundation, a deep tech start-up developing technology to enable cyber-herd immunity. He’s a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich history leading the development and go-to-market of enterprise software. He spent over a decade growing a decorated digital agency before merging to become a full services agency and successfully exiting. Michael holds a degree in Informatio...

Jacqui Loustau – is the Founder and Executive Manager for the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN). She is a cybersecurity expert, with over 2 decades of  experience in IT and Information Security. She has worked on large projects internationally across a wide range of security domains and in cybercrime. She is passionate about security and collaborating with others to drive innovation and...

Andrew Scully is an information security professional with over 15 years’ experience building and delivering security and technical outcomes aligned for both the commercial, military and government sectors. Previously, Andrew has successfully led large scale structural, technical, and cultural security transformations for Blue Coat Systems, Symantec, Telstra Defence and the Royal Australian Air Fo...

Michael is the Head of Attack Surface Analysis at Palo Alto Networks. He leads a large team of analysts who identify vulnerabilities in large Fortune 500 companies and government agencies’ vast online presence. He also has 14 years of FBI experience as a Special Agent, leading extensive investigations and overseeing countless arrests, search warrants, and dismantlements of cyber threat actor sets....