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About the Summit

The Australian Cyber Security Summit returned for its second year in 2024, offering attendees the opportunity to hear directly from Australia’s foremost experts on the latest trends, intelligence and strategies in the cyber security industry.

Featuring two in-person streams of unmissable content from leading names in the sector, the Australian Cyber Security Summit provided attendees with access to the tools and information needed to navigate this increasingly complicated landscape and strengthen your business’s cyber security posture.

The summit analysed the most concerning cyber threats for today and the future, unpacking the latest innovations and improvements, and assessing how the Commonwealth is partnering with industry to strengthen the nation’s cyber defences.

Keen to attend in 2025? Register your interest today and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

WHAT ATTENDEES LEARNT

Attendees were offered insights and access to the latest intelligence, trends and tools to broaden their understanding of the current and emerging threats to Australian businesses, government bodies and critical infrastructure, including:

The most common CVEs impacting Australian businesses and how cyber security leaders can overcome them.

How to prepare your business for the aftermath of a cyber security incident and return to business as usual.

An in-depth examination of the latest malware strains and emerging threat vectors.

Protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure from state-based hacking groups and transnational crime elements.

What the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy means for the industry.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE

Australian Cyber Security Summit 2025

Our agenda is specifically curated in response to the current cyber security and cyber crime landscape, bringing together thought leaders and industry professionals to arm you with the ability to tackle leading concerns pertaining to your business and industry.

In-depth sessions

The summit features a range of sessions from keynotes to panels covering various aspects of cyber security. You can choose sessions that align with your interests and needs, allowing you to dive deep into specific topics.

Compliance and regulation insights

Learn about the latest legal and regulatory considerations in the field. This knowledge is essential for organisations to ensure they remain compliant and avoid potential legal pitfalls.

Learn from experts

Bringing together industry leaders, experts, and thought leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies. You’ll gain invaluable knowledge from those at the forefront of the field.

Protect your business and reputation

With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, it’s not a matter of if, but when, an incident will occur. The summit provides guidance on mitigating the impact of incidents and preserving your organisation’s reputation.

Networking opportunities

Connect with like-minded professionals, peers and potential collaborators.

Investment in the future

Attending the summit is an investment in your personal and professional development. It demonstrates your commitment to cyber security excellence and helps you stay ahead in a rapidly changing field.

Who should attend?

Cyber security professionals working across all major industries and businesses vital to Australia’s economic prosperity.

Business professionals who want to gain an understanding of the cyber security landscape and how to build their organisation’s cyber resilience.

CISOs and risk leaders from large enterprises to gain insight into the emerging victimology trends and how businesses are being impacted.

Government representatives wishing to gain a greater understanding of how the industry is rising to the challenge of keeping Australians safe.

2024 summit speakers

Commander Chris Goldsmid

Acting Assistant Commissioner, Cybercrime Operations, Australian Federal Police

Minister Chris Steel

ACT Minister for Skills and Training and the ACT Special Minister of State with responsibility for cyber security

Abbas Kudrati

APAC Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, Microsoft

Alex Nehmy

Field Chief Security Officer, Critical Industries, Japan & Asia Pacific, Palo Alto Networks

Andreas Ostenfeldt

FTS Director, Clayton Utz

Annie Haggar

Principal, Cyber GC

Ashwin Ram

Cyber Security Evangelist, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Check Point Software Technologies

Bastien Treptel

Co-founder, CTRL Group

Brendan Dowling

Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology

Chirag Joshi

Founder and CISO, 7 Rules Cyber

ABOUT THE 2024 AWARDS

The cyber security sector’s event of the year

The Australian Cyber Security Awards returned for its second year in 2024 after a highly successful first year. The awards are designed to bring the industry an unparalleled awards program identifying the top businesses and professionals in the cyber sector across the nation.

Recognising people and businesses rather than products and platforms, the Australian Cyber Security Awards universally acknowledge all cyber stakeholders — from defence, insurance, cloud services, and technology through to those working in STEM, consultancy and ransomware protection.

The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the cyber security supply chain and are coveted accolades for organisations and professionals seeking to cement their role in cyber security.

Keen to get involved in 2025? Register your interest today and be the first to know when submissions open.

Why enter the Cyber Security Awards 2025?

Gain national recognition and elevate yourself or your business above the rest as up-and-coming names in the cyber security sector across Australia.

STAND OUT IN A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE

For organisations, securing an accolade at the Cyber Daily Australian Cyber Security Awards will set you apart when attracting and retaining the best talent, while strengthening your position when winning cyber projects or contracts. For individuals, recognition will underpin career advancement.

HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN DELIVERING HIGH-LEVEL CYBER PROGRAMS

With a judging panel including senior leaders, academics, business executives, entrepreneurs and innovators, an Australian Cyber Security award forms peer-reviewed recognition of your capabilities in cyber and passion for driving the sector forward.

GAIN RECOGNITION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY

With cyber security now established as a fundamental input to the sector capability, an Australian Cyber Security award reaffirms the role of your organisation – or you personally – in advancing our cyber security sector.

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