KBKAST

Chad Skipper serves as global security technologist at VMware. With more than 25 years in information security, Chad has served in many executive security technologist and strategist roles of endpoint, network, cloud, and hosted security services at Lastline, acquired by VMware, Cylance, acquired by Blackberry, Dell, Cisco, Symantec and is a USAF veteran.

Jo is a member of ISACA’s Information Security Advisory Board and Global Ambassador for ANZ. Her areas of expertise include information security governance and strategy, development of policy, security awareness and education, ISO 27000 series implementation and advice, risk assessment, systems audit. See also: State of Digital Trust 2022

Nick Boyle is a partner in the IP & Technology team at DLA Piper, and is based in Sydney. He advises clients on data protection and cyber-security related matters, as well as digital transformation, IT procurement and implementation and other complex procurement projects.  Nick’s clients range from start-up companies, to large listed and private Australian corporations, to multi-national organ...

Jason Van der Schyff is Chief Operating Officer of slightly controversial, quietly confident’ venture-backed company SoftIron – a global leader in purpose-built and performance-optimised data centre solutions.   SoftIron is about to change the game when it comes to Australian business and government cyber control of sensitive data (and better storage of massive amounts of data).   Soon this year,...

Ashkan Tashvir built and launched the first of several businesses at the age of fifteen and subsequently led a series of businesses to become thriving and successful enterprises across various industries. With a master’s degree in information systems management, he was amongst the youngest Certified Microsoft Trainers at the time and has worked on various technology projects for government bodies...

Anthony Woodward –  Chief Executive Officer, Founder & Director | Mentor & Advisor | Digital Transformation | Cloud | Growth | M&A For more than 25 years, Anthony has built, scaled and run technology companies in the internet and cloud services space. By helping businesses to understand how to use technology to advance strategic objectives and enable performance, he has converted game-...

Tony Jarvis Director of Enterprise Security, Asia Pacific Japan Based in Singapore Tony Jarvis is a CISO advisor and cybersecurity strategist who has advised Fortune 500 clients across the world and served as a thought leader within the industry. Tony has held a variety of leadership and advisory roles with leading brands such as FireEye, Standard Chartered Bank and Telstra, and has an acute under...

Scott Fletcher is a Cloud Security Engineer at Oracle. His background includes Penetration Testing, Software Development & Security Consulting. He has also held Principal Consultant roles in both Australia & New Zealand, and worked for a number of enterprise and financial services organisations. In an IT career spanning two decades across a range of technical implementation, architecture a...

Alan is a highly confident, effective and adaptable leader, manager & team player, with some 30 years experience in all facets of security, particularly cyber and enterprise security risk management, with a focus on ‘value-at-risk’. Currently, Alan is the Director of Advisory Services for Decipher Cyber, where he works with founder Tinesh Chhaya to grow their business and deliver quality outco...

Kylie is the Lead Client Partner for Defence and National Security in Australia and New Zealand at IBM with the remit to helping solve some of the nation’s more complex national security problems with consulting specialities in data, AI, automation, cyber security, hybrid cloud, openshift, innovative technologies and agile processes. Kylie previously ran Cybersecurity for IBM Consulting as well as...

Apurva Chiranewala is the General Manager of fintech company Block Earner, where he oversees global operations, growth and expansion, and builds strategic partnerships. Formerly head of shipping at eBay and chief development officer at fast-growing logistics scale-up Sendle, Chiranewala has worked in a number of high-profile leadership roles at large corporations and startups alike. As an early pi...

Jake Moore is the Global Cybersecurity Advisor for ESET. He helps businesses and employees understand cybersecurity and the risks involved to remain better protected. Jake previously worked for Dorset Police for 14 years investigating computer crime in the Digital Forensics Unit before being a cybersecurity advisor for the force delivering tailored advice to the public and local businesses.

Chirag’s ambitious goal is simple—to enable human progress through technology. To accomplish this, he wants to help build a world where there is trust in digital systems, protection against cyber threats, and a safe environment online for communication, commerce, and engagement. He is especially passionate about the safety of children and vulnerable sections of society online. This goal has served...

With over 20 years experience in information technology, John is an accomplished consulting practice leader, management and sales consultant, published author and writer, global thought leader in information risk management and security, governance, risk, and compliance.  John addresses business, technology, and compliance issues on a global scale. See also: ISACA Supply Chain Block Infographic

Starting his career in Army Signals, Andrew has spent the last 20+ years working across a variety of ICT roles. As a Technologist, with a passion for security Andrew has designed and delivered secure solutions across Government and Private organisations. In his current role as the Director of AUSHIELD, Andrew leads Cybermerc’s technical teams to deliver sovereign cyber threat intelligence solution...

William is an IT Professional and ISACA-certified Cyber Security Auditor with over 15 years experience in Networks and Information Technology across a broad range of industries including local government, insurance, public health, construction, automotive and commercial design. William is the Cyber Risk Lead at InConsult, helping organisations to develop or improve their Cyber Resilience. In recen...

Kevin Chen is one of the pioneer preachers of the Chinese blockchain industry and a well experienced international investor in the Fintech industry. He has achieved successful business investment and management experience in China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai and Australia. Kevin is the founder of Australia KJ Strategic Investment Pty Ltd and CloudTech Group and served as the Chief Strategic Office...

Jim Bates, PMP (certified Project Management Professional) is the founder, President and CEO of Business Improvement Group, Inc. ( BIG ) and an Adjunct Professor in several schools at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), including the Master of Science in Project Management ( MSPM ) program. Jim has served in various volunteer roles with the Project Management Institute Alaska Chapter (PMIAK)...

Asaf helps cyber security and SaaS companies land their first $1M ARR.  Asaf has tackled this challenge for his own companies and multiple clients.  He has co-founded education, software and telehealth businesses and is now working with Cyber security, InsurTech and automation startups in Israel, US and Australia.  Struggling to get sales results in his startup in 2013, Asaf had to figure out that...

Louay Saleh is a Cyber Security Senior Manager with more than 13 years of experience in the domain and overall experience of more than 21 years. When he was at his junior year at the university, Louay started to develop his passion for Cyber Security and realized that this is the field in which he wants to specialize. Starting his career in the Software Development area and then moving to the IT S...

Sailor, Soldier, Hacker, Spy, Advisor, Alchemist Jasun Tate is the founder of Black Alchemy Solutions Group a boutique privacy solutions development and cyber crisis management firm. He maintains a total of 17 years of actionable Cyber Warfare, Exploitation, and Defense experience both with the United States government and with a number foreign governmental agencies across the globe. Some of the a...

Lachlan Feeney is the Founder and CEO of Labrys – Australia’s leading provider of blockchain development and consulting services. Lachlan founded Labrys out of his bedroom at the age of 19. He was an early adopter of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and immediately realised the potential to build a better, more democratised future, with the technology. Labrys has worked with ASX listed D...

Satnam Narang is Staff Research Engineer at Tenable with over 14 years of experience in the industry (M86 Security and Symantec). He contributed to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, helped develop a Social Networking Guide for the National Cyber Security Alliance, uncovered a huge spam botnet on Twitter and was the first to report on spambots on Tinder. He’s appeared on NBC Nightly News, Entertainm...

Marilise de Villiers, Founder & CEO, ROAR! Coaching & Consulting. Marilise is a Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, TEDx Speaker & award-winning Behaviour Change Consultant that specialises in Finance, Technology & Cyber Security Awareness, Culture & Talent. She’s a podcast host, international keynote speaker & regular podcast guest. ROAR! is passionate about people liv...

Shinesa Cambric (CCSP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CDPSE) is a Cloud Security, Compliance, and Identity Architect with strategic expertise in technical design and implementation of security architecture and controls. Her experience includes designing identity management and governance solutions for cloud-based platforms, building insider threat programs, and providing unique subject matter expertise on the...