GIW QLD Cyber Security Showcase: Aligning Cyber Compliance with Risk-Based Security- Insights from Ejaz Ahmad

In this insightful session, Ejaz Ahmad, Head of Cybersecurity Operations at Air Services Australia, shares a critical perspective from the aviation sector on balancing regulatory compliance with practical risk management.

Key Themes Covered:

• Why cybersecurity is a business risk, not just a technology issue

• The importance of compliance frameworks and their role in resilience

• Navigating uncertainty and building visibility into complex environments

• Embracing a risk-based approach to decision-making

• Developing cyber professionals who challenge the status quo

Ejaz highlights that compliance alone is insufficient. Organisations must go beyond checklists and embed risk-based security as the foundation for true resilience. He points to challenges such as limited visibility, constant change, and the need to balance business risks, while underscoring the value of skilled professionals who can question assumptions, adapt quickly, and guide their organisations through uncertainty.