A practical approach
I’m proud to be featured on Moxie Top Minds, joining the most influential figures redefining business and technology in Australia.
It’s always great to collaborate with industry leaders from all aspects of the ecosystem: CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs and Founders.
I look forward to setting the market pace by sharing insights, shaping research data and collaborating among executive networks.
I’m excited to join the Lokahi Foundation as a Board Observer through The Observership Program in partnership with Australian Institute of Company Directors and The Ethics Centre.
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.
Just wrapped up an engaging panel on AI guardrails where we explored the shifting ground beneath enterprise AI adoption.
The best AI governance starts not with controls, but with culture. When people start asking not just ‘Can we do this?’ but ‘Should we?” that’s when you know you’re on the right path.
Secure by Design is a widely understood concept in cybersecurity, it can be extended to Ethics by Design when building and adopting AI capabilities. Ethical considerations should be embedded from the start, with continuous assurance throughout the lifecycle.
‘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.
I’m excited to share that I have graduated with Excellence from the Executive MBA program at AGSM UNSW Business School. This transformative 2-year journey has been as challenging as it has been rewarding, redefining my approach to strategy, leadership and execution.
Throughout the program, I had an incredible opportunity to bring theory into practice – collaborating with a diverse cohort of leaders to work on real-world challenges across Australian industries such as technology, manufacturing, financial services and retail. These experiences not only honed my analytical skills but also deepened my appreciation for applying business concepts in evolving fields like cybersecurity and AI.
A pivotal part of my journey was the capstone strategic consulting project with First Nations organisations. This experience reshaped my perspective on culture and inclusivity.
The international exchanges were equally transformative. Spending time in Shanghai at Fudan University and completing a semester at Yale School of Management allowed me to engage with global leaders, enhancing my understanding of cross-cultural leadership. The practical case studies and strategic projects I completed in these environments reinforced the significance of a global mindset in today’s interconnected world.
I also had an opportunity to focus on social impact and the for-purpose sector in collaboration with the Centre for Social Impact and received the Professor Wanbil Lee Prize for Ethical Leadership and the Responsible Management Prize for my work.
With courses ranging from accounting and marketing to negotiations, I am grateful for every lesson learnt, every challenge overcome and every connection made along the way. I look forward to leveraging these insights to drive innovation, inspire ethical leadership and create meaningful impact.
I really enjoyed the cyber risk quantification workshop led by Richard Seiersen, co-author of How to Measure Anything in Cybersecurity Risk.
During the session, Richard broke down risk quantification, focusing on identifying the risks most likely to cause significant business losses where assets, threats and vulnerabilities intersect.
I’m also glad to receive his book for correctly estimating cost in our the discussions. It’s one of the most influential books in security: it challenges subjective risk assessments, offering practical frameworks for using data, probability and economics to drive smarter security decisions.
I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion on the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on businesses worldwide. With cyber threats, operational disruptions, and AI risks on the rise, governments are strengthening regulations to drive security, resilience and accountability across industries.
In Europe, major frameworks like DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive) and the EU AI Act are reshaping how organisations approach cybersecurity, operational resilience, and responsible AI governance. But this shift isn’t limited to the EU – regulatory scrutiny is increasing globally, from the U.S. to APAC, with frameworks reinforcing risk management, third-party oversight and AI transparency.
A huge thank you to my fellow panelists and engaged audience members for an insightful discussion.
Cyber security is a relentless race to keep pace with evolving threats, where staying ahead isn’t always possible. Advancing cyber maturity demands more than just reactive measures—it requires proactive strategies, cultural alignment, and a deep understanding of emerging risks.
I had an opportunity to share my thoughts on staying informed about threats, defining cyber maturity, and aligning security metrics with business goals with Corinium’s Maddie Abe ahead of my appearance as a speaker at the upcoming CISO Sydney next month.
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.
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