Uniting public sector leaders to advance cyber resilience and national security
CISO Canberra is dedicated to the public sector cyber security community, fostering the exchange of insights and innovative approaches to strengthen organisational defences against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
This important event will cover everything from GRC, threat processes, resilience strategy and leadership to cross-industry collaboration - providing you with critical insights to help propel your business forward.
Be part of the conversation exploring the critical role of public sector cyber security in protecting our communities and driving transformative leadership strategies for delivering the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.
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Our past speakers
Joe Smith
Assistant Secretary, National Office of Cyber Security
Department of Home Affairs
Sarah Polhill
CISO
ACCC
Jagdish Mehra
A/g CISO, Cyber Security Division
Services Australia
Elizabeth Kinuthia
Assistant Director, Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Assurance
ACT Government
Pat Holmes
Assistant Director General
Australian Signals Directorate
Nick Kent
Director, Government Uplift, Australian Cyber Security Centre
Australian Signals Directorate
Kieran Armstrong
CIO and CISO
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
Professor Debi Ashenden
Director, Institute for Cyber Security (IFCyber)
UNSW
What's being said about us?
“Attending the CISO Canberra 2024 event was a valuable experience. The event was exceptionally well-organised, and the speakers delivered insightful sessions filled with practical takeaways. I found the content both engaging and highly relevant - knowledge I’m looking forward to sharing with my colleagues.”
Rahul Nambiar, Chief Risk Officer, NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Our key themes for 2025
Securing public trust
Ensuring digital identity, data privacy, and security frameworks that build public confidence in government services and protect citizens’ personal information.
Cyber at the speed of tech
Stay current with emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing to proactively address evolving cyber threats and secure the nation's digital future.
Resilience to all levels
Enhancing cyber security resilience through federal, state, and local collaboration, aligning efforts to mitigate cyber threats across all levels of government.
Operational strength for what's next
Enhancing risk management, change management, and incident response capabilities to prepare for future cyber security challenges.
Four great events, one space
With our suite of events conveniently co-located under one roof, you and your team will gain insights and make connections across multiple facets of cyber security, leading to a big picture view and a deeper understanding of how to future-proof your business.
OT Security Sydney
11 FEB 2025
Make the most out of your day and learn how to enhance OT security by reducing attack surfaces, improving IT-OT collaboration, and implementing effective strategies for patching, access control, and network segmentation in increasingly interconnected environments.
Cloud Security Sydney
12 FEB 2025
Attend Cloud Security Sydney to find out how you can increase resilience through preparedness, mitigate AI risks, and implement cloud security governance for regulatory compliance, risk management, and data protection in advanced technologies.
AppSec & DevSecOps Sydney
12 FEB 2025
Join us and discover strategies to measure effectiveness, foster security culture, empower developers, integrate tools, and secure supply chains. Balance automation with human oversight for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
What you'll get out of the event
Why attend?
Join our laser-focused agenda diving deep into the public sector cybersecurity through hearing wisdom and hard-earned lessons from 20+ speakers. Ask your burning questions to bring interactive discussions to life, or explore strategies empowering you to lead your organisation to new heights. Be a part of meaningful conversations at our one-stop tech exhibition and foster valuable connections and collaborations.
Who will be there?
CISO Canberra 2025 is designed for CISOs, Directors, Heads, Managers of information and cyber security, and practitioners from public sectors across the nation. If you specialise in information security, risk management, cloud security, incident response, IT, governance, compliance, or automation, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with top professionals and expand your network in the cyber security field.
How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Maddie Abe
Conference Director
Join us at CISO Canberra 2025
Get shoulder to shoulder with your peers and see what's next in InfoSec
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