Sydney CISO Community
Executive Summit

The landscape of cyber threats we encounter today has transformed dramatically over the last decade – with a growing diversity of attacks, and an alarming surge in frequency. In the realm of defending against cyber attacks, no organisation can hope to go it alone in building situational intelligence or acquiring capability. Against this shared challenge, the cyber security community recognises collaboration as a powerful strategy to cultivate resilience, seize opportunities and defend against a common enemy.

Join this session while Richard Johnson, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Westpac shares his insights on:

• Strengthening the cyber security ecosystem by sharing threat discovery and protection strategies
• Driving improvements and innovation in cyber security
• Communicating across organisations, government, and industry bodies

While cyber security may fall within the purview of IT, there is no doubt it is a collective responsibility for the entire organisation. To create a security-conscious environment, it is vital to establish clear lines of communication on cyber risks, understand what conversations to have with the board, identify meaningful metrics and engage stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.

Join this session to hear from Daniela Fernandez, Head of Information Security Australia, PayPal Australia, as she unfolds:

• The power of communication to help execute a successful cyber security strategy.
• The benefits of raising cyber security awareness among employee and end customers
• Understanding your audience and getting your message across

Ransomware attacks continue to evolve and recent geopolitical tensions have given rise to a new wave of Ransomware splinter groups. Successfully handling a ransomware attack requires skillful orchestration between multiple elements, including strategic negotiations.

During this session, we’ll take you behind the scenes of real-world negotiations, sharing recent examples of interactions with various (or even infamous) threat actor groups, to provide an intimate understanding of how they think and operate.  

Join this session to discover:

• A real-world case study of a heavyweight ransomware attack 
• The importance of integrating strategic negotiation into your overall response effort
• Key insights from helping hundreds of organizations defeat ransomware attacks through effective response and preparedness

Third-Party Risk remains a key priority for CISOs globally, as dependence on third-party services continues to escalate. In today's age of perpetual digital transformation, organisations are heavily reliant on third-party services. However, given the escalating frequency of breaches among third parties, it is crucial to evaluate how this risk is evolving and for CISOs to stay ahead of the threat curve.

Join this session to discuss:

• Assessing how the Third Party Risk landscape is developing
• Discussing methods for CISOs better collaborate on how vetting suppliers
• Debating who should be on the hook for a breach, where should the responsibility fall

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Data and analytics are powerful tools that add significant capabilities and efficiencies to make informed decisions in a complex business landscape. However, many IT leaders are facing the challenges of making the most of their data sets and demonstrating the impact data has on business outcomes. What strategies can you use to leverage analytics to achieve key objectives with the right governance?

Join this session to hear from Dr Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer, University of the Sunshine Coast , as he unfolds:

• Using Data to identify business priorities and support business objectives
• Make impactful data-driven decisions
• Supporting innovation and driving positive change in complex organisations

Join us as we unveil some of the latest breakthroughs and transformative shifts to the CIO role – cybersecurity, the surge of AI, the rise of the smart building and the ongoing challenge of the big talent shortage.

With over 25 years’ IT leadership experience, Julie Canepa, Director of Digital Transformation & CIO Advisory, Customer Experience, Cisco Asia Pacific, Japan and China will delve into:

• The biggest shifts impacting CIOs
• New strategies to build resilience and achieve greater success in this era of rapid change
• Cutting-edge innovations that can equip your organisation to respond and adapt to these developments

Borders come in many forms, from geopolitical to legal to lines of business to third parties and to cloud platforms. To protect citizens’ privacy and national interests, regulators around the world have enacted disparate data privacy legislation. This has resulted in a rapidly evolving and highly fragmented data privacy regulatory landscape. In effect, the cost of business is escalating as they try to navigate local, state and country-level privacy laws, all while trying to effectively serve customers, innovate and grow business.

Join this interactive session to discuss:

• Establishing seamless cross-border data flows
• Leveraging cross-border and third-party data sharing for advanced AI
• Navigating and driving compliance to diverse data protection laws to maximise business opportunities