A practical approach
In this blog, I’m going to expand on my observations from working with Indigenous communities in Australia. I’ll adopt a more structured approach to reflective practice to crystallise the insights from my final project and the entire MBA journey.
I had the privilege to join a brilliant cohort of CISOs at the RSA Conference CISO Bootcamp. It was an energising experience, where seasoned experts and emerging leaders in cybersecurity came together to tackle our industry’s most pressing challenges.
The bootcamp was more than just a learning experience; it was a platform for sharing personal insights, gaining fresh perspectives and engaging in a thought-provoking debate.
From discussing emerging threats to exchanging strategies for resilience, it was a reminder of the power of community in cybersecurity. A huge thanks to all organisers and speakers for creating a space where we can grow together and tackle our industry’s biggest challenges.
It’s been fantastic to have an opportunity to give back to the community and volunteer with ISACA this year.
The Sydney Chapter hosted a number of professional development events for cyber, risk, governance and IT professionals with a common objective of building digital trust and securing our interconnected world. I had a chance to support these initiatives, ranging from fundraising for a mental health charity to helping organise conferences.
I found this experience incredibly rewarding and made some good friends along the way.
Super proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s top cybersecurity leaders 🏆
And receiving a high commendation for demonstrating outstanding business value is the cherry on top!
Congratulations to all CIO and CISO honourees.
I recently completed a masterclass on embedding sustainable leadership in organisations. The best part was the interactive simulation to identify the trade-offs necessary to achieve a balanced approach to decision making for both immediate business goals and long-term sustainability.
I had a fantastic time on an international MBA exchange at one of the top universities in China, Fudan University in Shanghai, for the Global Network for Advanced Management program.
It was an chance to learn first hand about innovation in China and meet some amazing Executive MBA students from the world’s top business schools.
As a cyber security leader, I feel strongly about social issues related to human rights in the context of privacy, data protection and safe use of technology. I believe technology can be an enabler but also a potential cause of harm that needs to be considered.
I started volunteering with the CyberPeace Institute to leverage my cyber and technology skills to empower not-for-profit organisations to combat cyber threats and protect the communities they serve.
I’m grateful to have had an opportunity to continue to learn and contribute to the important discussion on building the culture of diversity, inclusion and accessibility in cyber security.
I like being on panels like this because it gives me an opportunity to share my views and continue to educate myself not only through research but also through lived experiences.
I believe shaping the inclusive culture begins with creating awareness about the barriers to diversity and inclusion. Accessibility is an important consideration. Testing new systems and processes with people with accessibility needs is key to discovering where issues may exist.
The best way to make security more accessible is to engage with the people who interact with it. Treating usability and accessibility together with other security requirements rather than a separate item is useful to ensure it gets built-in from the start.
What supply and demand factors are influencing the current industry equilibrium? What types of economies are most relevant for firms in the industry? Will firms with large shares earn above-normal profits? Are the positions of incumbents “contestable”? Are these industries global or local? Does a firm’s success in one industry yield competitive advantages in others? Do the valuations of individual companies operating in these industries make sense? How will major technological changes, e.g., 5G and AI, affect the industry and individual firms? What regulatory and legal issues are most relevant?
These and many other questions were discussed during my semester exchange at the Yale School of Management as part of my Executive MBA program.
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