CISO Brisbane schedule

In this 10-minute networking session, the goal is to connect with three new people. Let the questions on the screen spark your conversation. Enjoy the opportunity to expand your network!

• Evolving the CISO Role from a technical expert to a strategic leader by balancing accountability
• Navigating board expectations, budget constraints and regulatory pressures
• Fostering sustainable leadership in high-risk environments

• Navigating the rapid rise of AI-driven attacks and sophisticated cyber threats
• Building agile cyber security strategies while fostering team resilience in times of uncertainty
• Balancing risk management with innovation to drive organizational growth and trust

• Viewing cyber security as not just as a protective measure but as an enabler for business innovation and trust
• Aligning business strategy with key security outcomes and targets to strengthen overall organizational maturity
• Delivering prudent, risk-based security outcomes to enable business change while achieving compliance targets

• Fostering a ‘security-first’ culture and leveraging tools to reduce human error effectively
• Highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts and community initiatives to enhance awareness of phishing and newer threats
• Transforming the ‘weakest link’ narrative into a culture of accountability and vigilance
  

Moderator

Senior Representative Head of Cyber Resilience Queensland Government

Panellists:

Glen Gooding Head of Information Security WorkCover Queensland

Nikki Peever Director Cyber Security CAUDIT

Rob Wiggan Senior Cyber Security Advisor

• Developing actionable strategies to combat hyper-personalised and sophisticated attacks
• Understanding the wide-reaching impact of AI in the proliferation of social engineering
• Establishing a clear protocol for addressing breaches that result from social engineering, and lessons learned from previous cases

• Breaking down Australia’s evolving cyber security regulations and how organizations can stay compliant.
• Supporting businesses of all sizes with practical strategies for stronger security postures
• Moving beyond IT silos—positioning cyber security as a business enabler, not just a cost centre
• Building a security-first mindset that integrates cyber risk into corporate strategy, financial planning, and digital transformation

• Transforming legislative compliance into proactive organizational culture
• Bridging gaps in maturity with practical steps for CISOs to align with boards
• Preparing for upcoming changes in privacy laws, from stricter enforcement to aligning with global frameworks like GDPR

• How to build and maintain a robust ransomware response plan.
• The most effective strategies for containment, recovery, and resilience.
• Insights into current and emerging ransomware trends.
  
  

• Developing an organisational AI roadmap that enhances cyber security resilience and business alignment.
• Leveraging AI for efficiency while maintaining ethical decision-making and control.
• Implementing AI in cyber security while ensuring transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence.
• Showcasing how organisations are leveraging AI to transform their security strategies.

• Ensuring the ethical stewardship of sensitive information
  
  
• Showcasing the current regulatory landscape and its influence on data protection practices
  
  
• Key considerations for CISOs in safeguarding data, access control and monitoring of data

• Understanding AI's dual role: as a tool for defense and an enabler of sophisticated attacks.
  
  
• Examining real-world examples of AI-driven phishing, deepfakes, and targeted cyber campaigns
  
  
• How Australian organizations can use AI responsibly to strengthen their cyber security programs.

Moderator

Gaurav Vikash Head of Security and Risk AXON

Panellists

Ben Kereopa Yorke Senior InfoSec Specialist Telstra

Michael Poezyn Chief Security Officer Derivco

• Strengthening authentication and access controls is essential to securing a hybrid workforce.
• Adapting to a borderless work environment by implementing a cloud-first security approach.
• Mitigating risks from remote collaboration requires addressing security gaps in employee behaviour and policies.

• Reframing cyber security awareness to make employees active participants, not liabilities.
• Creating cost-effective campaigns and maximizing the impact of cyber-awareness
• Tactics for shifting mindsets and engaging an indifferent workforce while maintaining compliance.
• Moving beyond the “weakest link” narrative to drive a culture of shared cyber responsibility.

• How to use current threat intelligence to identify and counter emerging adversaries and attack methods
  
  
• Integrating threat models with your organization’s risk management framework to make data-driven decisions and strengthen defences
  
  
• Leveraging real-time threat intelligence to anticipate and counter advanced cyber adversaries

• CPS 230: Addressing APRA’s new operational risk standard for enhanced governance and incident management in critical sectors.
• AML Reform Act: Ensuring seamless compliance with stricter reporting standards
• Mitigating reputational risks from weak enforcement and exploring practical strategies to integrate these frameworks for operational efficiency
• Complying with CPS 234, CPG 234, CPG 235, and other standards such as ISO27001, NIST and Essential 8

Panellists

Jeremy Leong Chief Risk Officer, Head of Risk and Compliance Taishin International Bank – Brisbane Branch

Ejaz Ahmed Cyber Security Operations Lead Airservices Australia

Ben Kereopa Yorke Senior InfoSec Specialist Telstra

• Proactive measures to strengthen defences, including vulnerability management and supply chain security
  
  
• The role of collaboration between CISOs, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies in combating RaaS
  
  
• Insights into negotiation trends and the involvement of insurers in ransom payments

As the industry evolves, maintaining continuity while managing legacy systems is crucial. This session will explore how can ensure business continuity by implementing robust backup strategies and addressing the risks of outdated systems. We’ll discuss how legacy systems may fall short of modern cyber security standards and share insights on upgrading infrastructure to safeguard client data and ensure seamless operations within critical infrastructure.

Marc Reinhardt Director, Cyber Security and IT Risk ICON Group

John Heaton Head of Strategy and Innovation Alex Bank

• Evaluating the effectiveness for cyber-budget increases, consolidation of platforms vs
  hiring more talent and addressing investments in the apparent skills gap
• Zooming into how large organisations and suppliers handle the rising compliance demands and securing funding for necessary security initiatives
• Reshaping cyber security with up-to-date technology that can match the growing threat of new bad actors

A quick, 5-minute dive into the key findings from Cythera’s latest CISO survey, highlighting the top trends and insights shaping the future of cyber security leadership.

• Fostering mental resilience in cyber teams, balancing workload and maintaining focus during high stakes crises.
• Highlighting the importance of mentorship, peer support and resources for CISOs
• The role of CISOs in shaping policies, standards, and global cyber security initiatives for mental health

Moderator

Lama Tayeh Founder & CEO LULUMPR

Panellists
Stephen Bennett CISO Domino’s
Glen Gooding Head of Information Security WorkCover Queensland 

• Best practices for vetting and securing third, fourth, and fifth parties, ensuring that all links are protected
• Strengthening collaboration and establishing comprehensive cyber security standards that cover all levels of the supply chain, from small businesses to large enterprises
• Strengthening supply chain security by ensuring continuity, and mitigating risks that stem from interconnected business relationships