Government Cyber Security Showcase Federal
Cyber Resilience is National Resilience
For government, by government
Event steering committee
Joe Smith
Assistant Secretary, Department of Home Affairs
Joe Smith
Assistant Secretary, Department of Home Affairs
Government partner
Event overview
The importance of Australian cyber security extends far beyond the realm of technology—it has become a critical element of national security, economic stability, and public confidence. The Cyber Security Showcase Federal 2025 event, supported by the Digital Transformation Agency, will unite key government figures, industry innovators, and cyber security experts. It will confront the urgent need for advancing innovation, enhancing resilience, and ensuring digital sovereignty to protect Australia’s future in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The event will delve into the strategies and solutions needed to bolster Australia’s cyber defences, combat cybercrime, and position the nation as a leader in digital security amidst growing global threats. With rising concerns over state-sponsored cyber warfare, AI-driven attacks, and vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure, the stakes for Australia’s cyber resilience have never been greater.
Join us for high-level discussions from senior government officials, offering strategic insights into the evolving cyber landscape, the significance of cyber diplomacy, and the vision for a more secure and sovereign digital ecosystem for Australia. Expert panels and keynote presentations will explore various facets of cyber security, including national resilience and Australia’s capacity to withstand and recover from cyber-attacks, the role of cutting-edge technologies like AI and quantum computing in defending against emerging threats, and the future of the cyber workforce—focusing on building a skilled and adaptive security workforce ready to meet the challenges ahead.
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Who will be there?
Gain insights into leadership in cybersecurity, exploring advanced solutions in Information Security, Cyber Defence, and securing public sector operations.
- Increase the maturity of your cyber threat intelligence capability to improve risk-informed decision making around threats to government systems
- Progress the ability to prevent and prepare for, as well as respond to and recover from, cyber security incidents including insider threats, through capability and capacity uplift across people, process, and technology
- Enhance your security posture through increased monitoring and incident response capabilities to protect government data
- Progress the ability to prevent and prepare for, as well as respond to and recover from, cyber security incidents including insider threats, through capability and capacity uplift across people, processes and technology
- Bolster security operational capability for the whole of government services and establish a strong risk-based approach to the security risk management of vendors and the government's supply chain.
- Activate widespread agency adoption of contemporary network security approaches, including zero-trust network principles for government systems and applications.
Information Management and Privacy Leaders
- Foster cyber talent and support the hiring of trainees and graduates in cyber security and related fields
- Activate collaboration, engagement and a common vision for cyber security across industry, academia, education, and government
- Drive a culture of cyber security through education and awareness to enhance protection and resilience
2024 Speakers
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC
National Cyber Security Coordinator, Department of Home Affairs
Chris Goldsmid
Acting Assistant Commissioner, Cyber Operations, Australian Federal Police
Ashley Williamson
ITSA, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Art
Rocky Heckman
CTO Technology and Strategy Group, eSafety Commissioner
Helge Janicke
Professor of Cyber Security at Edith Cowan University, CEO and Research Director Cyber Security, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Philip Wagner
Director of Cyber Security, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Tracks at a glance
Innovation
Explore the latest advancements in cyber defence technologies, intelligence-sharing initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning to drive cybersecurity innovation.
Resilience
Delve into strategies for enhancing public sector resilience, including data protection, threat mitigation, and workforce development to prepare Australia for future cyber challenges.
Why attend?
Actionable insights
Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels. Leave with actionable strategies and knowledge to apply directly to your agency’s cybersecurity journey.
Fostering Collaboration
Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across agencies. Work together on shared challenges, learn best practices, and explore solutions that drive collective impact.
Unmatched Networking
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing and protecting public service.
Vendors, boost your presence
Becoming a partner at the Government Cyber Security Showcase Federal offers unique opportunities to connect with decision-makers, showcase innovative solutions, and align with transformative public sector goals. As a partner, you’ll have access to influential government leaders, providing a valuable platform to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to critical conversations on public sector modernisation. With a focus on Australia’s specific needs, partnership enables you to collaborate directly with key players, co-develop solutions for the state’s challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing government services in impactful ways.
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