Event Overview
Enhancing Australia’s Cyber Security Capabilities and Capacity
The Public Sector Network are excited to be delivering the Cyber Collaborate: The Australian Cyber Security Conference in Canberra.
As Australia works towards a more cyber secure future, the rise in threats worldwide has created an urgent need for collaboration among organisations.
This conference will bring together the nation’s top cyber security policy and practice experts, taking a timely and holistic approach to this important issue.
Cyber Collaborate will address the latest cyber-related legislative and policy developments, highlight the role existing and emerging technologies play in protecting data, and address how organisations can effectively bolster their cyber defences.

Benefits of Attending
A Sneak Peek Of Your Inspiring Speakers

Michael Pezzullo
Secretary
Department of Home Affairs

Abigail Bradshaw
Head, Australian Cyber Security Centre
Australian Signals Directorate

Hamish Hansford
Group Manager, Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre,
Department of Home Affairs

Gayle Milnes
National Data Commissioner, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

The Hon Kate Lundy
Chair,
Cyber Security CRC

John M. Green
Board member
Cyber Security CRC

Professor Helge Janicke
Research Director
Cyber Security CRC
Key Sessions
Cyber Collaborate will address the latest cyber-related legislative and policy developments, highlight the role existing and emerging technologies play in protecting data, and address how organisations can effectively bolster their cyber defences. To provide additional perspective – concurrent streams will address more specific topics and challenges in the worlds of Policy & Practice faced by public sector leaders today.
Ministerial Address:
Australia’s Cyber Security Landscape
Protecting Australia from Cyber Threats
Michael Pezzullo
Secretary,
Department of Home Affairs
Cyber Security Laws Important to Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Hamish Hansford
Group Manager,
Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre,
Department of Home Affairs
Cyber Security in a Post-Covid World
Professor Jon Whittle
Chief Executive Officer
Data61
Sabeena Oberoi
Chief Corporate Officer,
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Leadership Vision for a Smarter Cyber Future
Professor Helge Janicke
Research Director,
Cyber Security CRC
Commander Chris Goldsmid
Commander Cybercrime Operations,
Australian Federal Police
Keynote Session
Implementing Cyber Security for the Real World
Abigail Bradshaw
Head Australian Cyber Security Centre,
Australian Signals Directorate
Panel Discussion
Helping Boards and C-Suite Adopt a Strong Cyber Security Culture
Hon Kate Lundy
CSCRC Acting Chair
Cyber Security CRC
John M. Green
CSCRC board member
Cyber Security CRC
Chris Fechner
Chief Executive Officer,
Digital Transformation Agency
Keynote Session
International Cyber Collaboration – The Way Forward
Dr Tobias Feakin,
Ambassador, Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Panel Discussion
Cloud: Opportunities and Considerations
Matthew Newman
ITSA and Deputy CISO,
National Disability Agency
Keynote Session
Sharing Data Safely
Gayle Milnes
National Data Commissioner,
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Panel Discussion
Cyber Partnerships to Create a Cyber Smart Nation
Nadia Taggart
Director of Cyber Security Operations,
Department of Parliamentary Services
Jonathan Dean
Chief Information Security Officer,
Department of Defence
David Lang
National Manager Cyber Governance and Engagement,
Services Australia
Keynote Session
Role for Government in driving Cyber Security Uplift
Janice Law
Chief Information Security Officer,
Services Australia
Panel Discussion
Tackling Ransomware: Educating your workforce about how to protect the Organisation
Professor Helge Janicke
Research Director,
Cyber Security CRC
Toby Amodio
Chief Information Security Officer,
Department of Parlimentary Services
Yaso Arugumam
Assistant Director-General Data and Digital,
National Archives of Australia
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Keeping You Safe

Hotel Realm, Canberra
18 National Circuit, Barton, Australian Capital Territory 2600
Public Sector Network will closely monitor COVID-19 regulations in accordance with the advice from the Government and local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone attending the event physically. In addition, we will be working closely with the venue to ensure precautionary measures are in place.