It was great to share my views on AI governance and the application of AI for cyber defence at the RSAC CISO Bootcamp.
I loved the audience participation – it’s a great community, and it’s a privilege to be able to exchange actionable tips with my peers.
Another wonderful day packed with practical sessions on cyber risk, board reporting, crisis response exercise practice, frontier AI model risk management, data breach mitigation and more.
Where else would you talk to the Deputy CISO of Anthropic and the former director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on the same day?
I”m very proud to have joined the board of SMART Recovery Australia with the mission to help people live a life beyond addiction through evidence-based, inclusive and empowering programs.
And no better way to start than with a strategy offsite bringing together fellow directors and the executive team for a day focusing on financial sustainability, AI governance, risk appetite and long-term impact measurement.
Excited that my book just hit #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list. Thank you to everyone who read, recommended, reviewed and supported this project – I couldn’t have done it without you. If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear what resonated most.
If you haven’t read it – it’s currently on offer in some Amazon stores, so get your 23% discount while you can!
And yes – it’s technically #1 in the very specific category, which is slightly amusing… I suspect it’s a hit with late-night cyber security enthusiasts rather than beach readers!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the book signing. It was a pleasure to meet readers and hear your thoughts. If you missed it, you can still get the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0fai5zyh
I’m finishing the year having completed The Observership Program as a Board Observer with the Lokahi Foundation, an experience that provided valuable insight into board governance.
Alongside social impact and governance training from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, tailored to not-for-profit board directors, I spent twelve months observing a purpose-driven board and deepening my understanding of how decisions that matter are made.
Top takeaways:
• The art of questioning – how different types of questions shape discussion and drive clarity.
• Director responsibilities – the difference between reporting to a board and serving on one.
• Bringing stakeholders on a journey – effective communication, buy-in and sustained impact.
• Practical exposure to fundraising, strategy, marketing, sustainability and operations in the not-for-profit sector.
I had a chance to apply skills from my MBA and global corporate experience to support the board. I also drew on my domain expertise in cybersecurity, data protection, technology innovation, AI and impact measurement, particularly championing ethical data practices.
Thank you to the Lokahi Foundation board and the Observership Program for the opportunity to learn and give back. I’m excited to keep building these skills and to support future boardrooms.
It was so good to attend the RSAC CISO Bootcamp at CyberCon Melbourne – a practical session for CISOs.
Highlights that stuck with me: 💡 A conversation with Brian Krebs on AI security and organised cybercrime: attackers are tooling up fast; our defences must keep pace. 💡 A candid, closed-door session with Tim Brown, CISO of SolarWinds, about crisis response: execution matters, but so does the personal toll on teams and leaders. 💡 A chat with F1’s Guenther Steiner on teamwork and resilience in high-pressure environments.
Events like this remind me how much strength there is in our community. I’m proud to contribute and be part of it. You don’t need a challenge coin to get help – if you want to compare notes or need a sounding board, reach out.
I have just completed two leadership programs, both focused on AI-powered strategy
I particularly enjoyed the interactive hands-on session on designing AI capabilities to better understand: ✅ What the current trajectory of AI is, and why it reinforces the need for a clear AI strategy ✅ How AI is reshaping strategic thinking and planning, and how we can use it to strengthen techniques such as scenario analysis ✅ How AI is transforming day-to-day work, and practical steps that can help us build genuine AI readiness
Huge thanks to the academics and industry experts for sharing their research-backed insights. I look forward to applying these frameworks and tools to drive purposeful, data-driven impact in my own leadership journey.
The program is designed to equip leaders with skills and practical experience for not-for-profit board and social impact leadership. I found the sessions on governance, finance, risk and strategy for not-for-profit directors very useful.
I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is truly making a difference and driving systemic change in our communities.
‘You won’t see it all’ – that’s what I was told before I headed out to the RSA Conference for the first time! With so many great talks, side events, meetings, vendor showcases people will have very different impressions of this event. Here are mine.
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve recently earned the GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) certification- a milestone that validates my ability to architect and sustain cybersecurity programs with a sharp focus on business value and executive alignment.
