Corien Vermaak started her career as a technology law specialist within the telecommunication space and soon fell in love with data privacy and the legal structures governing cybercrime. In her career,  Corien specialised in cybercrime legislation and data privacy while representing large multinationals on these matters.   She holds a master’s degree in law specialising in cybercrime and data privacy. She has been involved in the writing of legislation in this regard as well as consulting to Africa Union and Interpol on issues relating to cybercrimes and privacy. Corien is a Qualifie ..read more

Dali Kaafar is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering and serves as the Executive Director of [The Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub]. In addition to his role as the director of the Data Security and Privacy R&D Program, he oversees the Cyber Range Training Centre (CRTC) and Cyber Security Curriculum at the Institute of Applied Technology-Digital. Leading a team of collaborators, Professor Kaafar is actively engaged in extensive Research and Development activities within the field of Cyber Security in Emerging Technologies, with a vision to enable Explicit Trust in the ..read more

In a career spanning more than 25 years, Kate has worked across multiple industries, including telecommunications, retail, public sector, health, and others. Throughout this time, Kate has moved from roles in digital communication and innovation, through to senior strategic roles in government and private enterprise. Leveraging a diverse background in communications, user experience and design thinking, Kate easily translates technical concepts to strategically aligned business focused imperatives.   As a Senior Consultant for Logicalis Australia, and certified Information Security Manage ..read more

John Karabin is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity for NTT Ltd in Australia, and is responsible for Australia’s security strategic direction, capability and go-to-market. He builds trusted partnerships with clients and technologists, bringing a keen focus to customer-centric delivery and operations. John specialises in risk-based information security, combining a consulting led approach to meet the ..read more

As Founder & Chief Strategist at CyberSC, Dominic Vogel holds a proven track record within cyber security across a multitude of industries (financial services, logistics, transportation, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure). Dominic is a well-respected cyber security thought lead for appearing on media news outlets across North America and Internationally on BBC World News ..read more

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 ..read more

Garrett O’Hara is Mimecast’s Field Chief Technologist. His appointment to the business in 2015 coincided with the opening of the Sydney office, as his experience was considered invaluable to lead the growth and development of the local team. His experience extends across development, UI/UX, technology communication, training development and mentoring. A seasoned leader of technical ..read more

Kyla Guru is a freshman at Stanford University, founder and CEO of Bits N’ Bytes Cybersecurity Education (BNBCE) and member of the Junior Advisory Board of the One In Tech foundation. Kyla is also the cofounder of GirlCon Chicago Conference, and has championed her message of cybersecurity resilience on national and international stages, including TEDxChicago ..read more

E-Yang began his career as a Police Officer with the Singapore Police Coast Guard Division. From here, he became involved in a variety of organisations such as RSA, EMC, Verizon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Ernst and Young. E-Yang now spends his time At CGI, in which he provides advice on identifying, detecting, preventing and responding ..read more

Claire Tills is a senior research engineer with Tenable’s Security Response Team. Previously, she was product marketing manager for Nessus and Tenable Research. Before joining Tenable, she received a Master’s degree in communication, with a focus on information security. Her background also includes experience in public relations at a cybersecurity firm and several years teaching public ..read more