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2024 Overview
Each year, cyber threats and attacks become more sophisticated and increase in volume. Today’s hackers employ increasingly innovative methods to breach servers and infiltrate IT architectures. The Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Annual Cyber Threat Report for 2022-23 reported a 23% increase in cybercrime reports in the financial year.
Public sector organisations in New South Wales must equip their employees to be more vigilant. Cyber security is no longer a function that sits within the IT department, it’s training skills, and knowledge, to the wider teams to assist with the organisations’ online safety procedures.
With a diverse speaker lineup of senior thought leaders in this space, the NSW Cyber Security Showcase presents unique perspectives from leading NSW government agencies, industry, technology providers, and academia. Join your peers across the state as they explore key strategies to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber security incidents through capability and capacity uplift across people, processes, tools, and technology.

Explore the Standout Moments of 2023
Deep Dive Into Two Dedicated Streams
Incident & Response
This stream will discuss managing threat, who takes what role in an incident and where responsibilities should be allocated. Cyber leaders will dissect a recent breach in NSW to highlight what lessons can be learned.
Proactive Resilience & Strengthening
This stream focuses on enhancing defenses against emerging threats and identifying vulnerabilities, exploring anticipated cyber requirements, and empowering the government, industry, and community to develop strong cyber resilience.
What Your Peers Had To Say
“It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, network with peers, receive updates on achievements and plans and to engage.”
Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
“The presentations were great, transparent and not at all ‘boring.’ Fantastic presenters and facilitator.”
Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
“It was great to hear the experiences and knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds.”
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Your 2024 Speakers

The Hon. Jihad Dib,
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government

Rachel McCallum,
Information Commissioner and CEO,
Information and Privacy Commission NSW

Sam Mackay,
Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Customer Service

Jon Blackburn,
Executive Director Corporate Services and CFO,
Sydney Opera House

Helge Janicke,
Deputy CEO and Research Director, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

Nora Fusiyao,
Director Security Architecture and Engagement | CISO, Department of Customer Service

Vanessa Tsaccounis,
Chief Information Security Officer, University of Wollongong

David Griffiths,
Chief Information Security Officer,
Northern Beaches Council

Sonia Minutillo,
Acting Privacy Commissioner
Information and Privacy Commission NSW

Kurt Hansen,
Chief Executive Officer, Tesserent

Sarah Sloan,
Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy, ANZ,
Palto Alto

Andrew Philp
ANZ Platform Strategy Director,
Trend Micro

Simon Berglund,
Senior Vice President & General Manager, APAC,
Diligent

Peter Croll,
Chief Information Security Officer,
NSW Health

Sarah McCullough, Chief Digital Officer, Essential Energy

Ashwin Ram,
Cyber Security Evangelist, Office of the Chief Technology Officer,
Check Point

Mike Dudarenok,
Chief Information and Digital Officer,
NSW Education Standards Authority

Dominic Dawson,
Director Enterprise Data Warehouse,
NSW Health

Ashi Dsouza,
Cyber Security Advisor,
Camden Council

Steven Woodhouse,
CISO ANZ,
Fortinet

Orlando Barrun
Chief Information Security Officer, Illawarra Regional Councils

Daminda Kumara,
Chief Information Security Officer, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation

Dr Tom Gao,
Chief Technology and Digital Services Officer, City of Sydney

Oliver Sebastian, Director of IT,
Landcom

Tom Crampton,
Managing Director,
TrustedImpact

Jane Standish,
Director, Digital Government Lead, CyberCX

Luke McCoy,
Head of Engineering ANZ,
Trellix

Noel Allnut,
CEO,
Sekuro
Key People You’ll Meet
Chiefs, Directors, Heads and Managers from:
#Cybersecurity
#Threat Detection
#Risk Management
#Compliance
#Privacy
#Governance
#Resilience
#Policy
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LIVE PRESENTATIONS
Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gain unique perspectives
NETWORKING
An opportunity to engage with your peers from across the state in dedicated networking sessions, interactive roundtable discussions and meal breaks
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Hear from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services
ON-DEMAND
Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform
Location
A spectacular waterfront venue housed in NSW’s first 6-star green star building. Views of the Sydney Harbour and city skyline. Minutes from the International Convention Centre, multifunctional modern-sleek meeting rooms, and a main event space.
Great content today! Really impressive speakers – especially the number of C-level speakers.
Tanium
2024 Event Partners

Tesserent
Our mission is to be the cybersecurity provider of choice for the protectionof Australia and New Zealand’s digital assets. Learn More
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Information Technology & Services, Managed Services, Technology Cloud Consulting
Enterprise, Medium
Cybersecurity
Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Enterprise, Female owned
Business & Digital Transformation, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture
Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Enterprise
Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture, Identity Management, Information Management System, Information Technology & Services, Infrastructure Engineering, IOT (Internet of Things), Managed Services, Professional Services, Security
Enterprise, Medium, Not for Profit, Small Business

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, is the global cybersecurity leader, securing digital transformation in Government and Critical Infrastructure organisation all over the world. Learn More
AI/ML, Business & Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Devops, DevSecOps, Digital Government & CX, IOT (Internet of Things), Networking, Security
Enterprise, Medium
AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Information Technology & Services, Software
Enterprise
AI/ML, Cybersecurity
Enterprise

CGI Australia
CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world bringing over 40 years’ experience in Australia supporting government and industry. Learn More
Business & Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Digital Government & CX, Information Technology & Services, System Integration
Enterprise
Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Services, DevSecOps, Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture, Information Technology & Services, IOT (Internet of Things), Professional Services, Security, Technology Cloud Consulting
Enterprise
Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Management System, Risk, Software
Enterprise
Application Management, Cybersecurity, Devops, DevSecOps, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Medium

x-RD
x-RD is an Australian technology company focused on pushing the boundaries with security, automation and AI in secure environments. Learn More
Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Information Technology & Services, Software Development
Small Business
Cybersecurity, Data Analysis
Enterprise

Fortra
Meet Fortra, Your Cybersecurity Ally. At Fortra, we are bringing positive change to Cybersecurity. Learn More
Advisory, Compliance, Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Government & CX
B Corporation, Enterprise, Medium, Micro
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Services, Identity Management, Security
Enterprise
Cloud & Computing
Enterprise, Medium, Small Business

AC3
AC3, founded in 1999, is an Australian MSP serving 50+ NSW Government entities and 700+ enterprises. Managing over 14,000 virtual machines, our purpose is to make technology real for our clients. Learn More
Cybersecurity, Data Centres, Devops, Managed Services, Security
Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Enterprise
Automation, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Identity Management, Security
Enterprise

Trusted Impact Pty Ltd
TrustedImpact is a specialised consultancy focused exclusively in cyber security helping clients with tailored, independent, business-focused outcomes leveraging deep cyber experience and expertise. Learn More
Consulting, Cybersecurity, Information Technology & Services, Security
Small Business

Kirra Services
Empowering Indigenous Futures Through Technology, Partnership, and Purpose. Learn More
Audio Visual, Cybersecurity, Information Technology & Services, Procurement, Training & Education
Enterprise, Indigenous owned, Small Business, Social Enterprise
Automation, Cybersecurity, Information Technology & Services, Software
Enterprise, Medium
Audio Visual, Collaboration, Training & Education
Medium
Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Enterprise Software , Web/SaaS Development
Female owned, Small Business

Proactive Intelligence Gathering for a Stronger, More Resilient NSW

Building Cybersecurity Resiliency Across the NSW Public Sector
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