Event Overview
Enhancing Defences through Collaboration and Advancing Protection Methods
The importance of enhanced cyber security is making headlines as rising international tensions have reiterated the need for improved resilience across New Zealand. Security leaders have been told to strengthen their defences as attacks on networks and data continue to rise.
The Public Sector Network’s 2022 New Zealand Cyber Showcase will focus on how to mitigate risk and learn through collaboration. The government has highlighted the need for departments to work together to strengthen readiness. By sharing best practices, agencies can employ stronger cyber defence strategies and implement them throughout their organisation. They can educate their workforce on understanding the need for vigilance and how following company policies can help uplift resilience.
The event will benchmark the key challenges faced by the public sector in New Zealand. It will provide an opportunity to network and collaborate with leaders in the field and feature speakers who will highlight case studies to help understand the how we can improve overall cyber security across the country.

Benefits of Attending
Network with leaders and collaborate to learn the techniques they are employing to protect critical infrastructure and navigate legislative reform
Learn about the latest methods to protect your networks and keep data safe from bad actors
Discover new technologies helping to strengthen defences, improve security and create multiple layers of protection
Hear case studies from leaders across the country about the challenges facing cyber specialists as threats continue to escalate
A Sneak Peek Of Your Inspiring Speakers

Jonathan Wilkins
Chief Information Security Officer, Ministry of Primary Industries

Alistair Vickers
Chief Information Security Officer,
Tu Ora Compass Health NZ

Neville Bannister
ICT Assurance,
Ministry of Education

Jenna Whitman
Chief Information Security Officer,
Callaghan Innovation

Derek Robson
Chief Information Security Officer,
New Zealand Parliamentary Services

Ruth Russell
Chief Information Officer,
Te Tumu Paeroa Office of the Māori Trustee

Dr Nalin Arachchilage
Lecturer in Cyber Security and Honorary Associate Professor,
The University of Auckland, NZ and University of Warwick, UK
Key Sessions
The Cyber New Zealand Showcase features the latest initiatives throughout New Zealand; sharing insights via keynote presentations, case studies and panel discussions. To provide additional perspective – concurrent round-tables will address more specific topics and challenges faced by NZ public sector leaders today.
Ministerial Address: Why Collaboration is Even More Crucial in a Heightened Threat Environment
The Importance of Protecting Citizen Data to Maintain Trust in Your Organisation
Alistair Vickers
Chief Information Security Officer,
Tu Ora Compass Health New Zealand
Creating and Refining Strategies for Resilience – An Integrated Approach for Protection and Response
Rob Pope
Director,
CERT NZ
Identifying Vulnerabilities – The Latest Threats to Your Organisation
Neville Bannister
ICT Assurance,
Ministry of Education
The Changing Cyber Security Landscape – Identifying Priorities and Implementing New Capabilities for Better Outcomes
Jenna Whitman
Chief Security Officer,
Callaghan Innovation
Why Phishing Continues to be a Big Threat to Data and Networks
Jonathan Wilkins
Chief Information Security Officer,
Ministry of Primary Industries
Chetan Presad
Chief Information Security Officer,
Office of the Auditor General
Advancing your Protection Methods for Early Detection of Malicious Activity
Ruth Russell
Chief Information Officer,
Office of the Maori Trust
Alex Carter
Manager Security Architecture & Strategic Intelligence,
New Zealand Police
Derek Robson
Chief Information Security Officer,
New Zealand Parliamentary Services
Table 1
The Gaps in Hybrid Working – How to Prevent Network Breaches from Offsite Devices
Table 4
Cloud Security – Keep Data Secure and Manage Cloud Security Risk
Table 2
The Best Defences to Protect Your Organisation from Phishing Attacks
Table 5
Implementing Zero Trust – Authenticating at Every Interaction
Table 3
Multi-factor Authentication – An Added Layer of Protection
View the agenda for the full speaker lineup, sessions, and event timeline
Your Registration
Full Access to Exhibitions
Network with leading solutions providers
Unrivaled Content
Access to plenary sessions and your choice of specialist streams
Catering
Morning tea and lunch provided
Networking drinks
Kick up your heels after a big day of insights
Keeping You Safe

Intercontinental, Wellington
2 Grey Street, Wellington New Zealand
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.