CISO Sydney
TESTIMONIALS
“CISO Sydney continues to be an incredibly informative and valuable event year after year. This year’s focus on AI security provided deeper insight into emerging threats and the evolving risk landscape. It is also one of the best opportunities to network with fellow security leaders. I walked away with new knowledge, new connections and practical insights.”
Marlon Daniel
Manager, Software Engineering and Cybersecurity, Morningstar
Manager, Software Engineering and Cybersecurity, Morningstar
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“CISO Sydney has been extremely useful throughout my roles, from huge multinationals to small start-ups. There is something for everyone in security leadership. The networking opportunities are extremely valuable, and the talks always give me new things to consider.”
Hannah Walters
Head of Cyber Security, Hungry Jack’s
Head of Cyber Security, Hungry Jack’s
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“I have been attending CISO Sydney for the past six years and am always excited to return. There are so many new vendors and products to discover, while the sessions are informative and cover topics relevant to current industry trends.”
Veronica Hobbs
Senior Security Enablement Manager, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“CISO Sydney brought together an exceptional mix of senior information security leaders and forward-thinking professionals. The sessions covered crucial topics including AI cybersecurity risks, post-quantum cryptography and resilience strategy. I gained actionable insights that will influence our strategic direction.”
Sorin Toma
Director of Information Security, Act2Secure
Director of Information Security, Act2Secure
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“This conference gives cyber leaders the opportunity to discuss real issues and concerns with fellow practitioners. Having a focused selection of vendors onsite also makes it easier to have meaningful conversations and understand their products.”
Harshit Mistry
Head of Information Security, GBST
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“CISO Sydney brought engaging and topical discussions to the table. I’m looking forward to next year.”
Chris Grisdale
Head of Information Security, Hipages Group
Head of Information Security, Hipages Group
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“An excellent event with thoughtful discussions, real-world insights and strong peer engagement. The quality of both the content and the attendees made it time well spent.”
Aaron Fan
IT Security Analyst, Quickway
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“I really enjoyed the presentations and keynotes. Networking with peers who are facing similar challenges was extremely valuable.”
Henry Wright
Cyber Security Manager, Komatsu
Cyber Security Manager, Komatsu
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“A well-balanced conference covering theory, emerging threats, potential traps and practical solutions.”
Louis Stergio
Senior Manager, IT Risk and Strategy, Colonial First State
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“The event was insightful and provided a valuable opportunity to network with cybersecurity peers and vendors, as well as hear directly from CISOs.”
Mark Mann
Cybersecurity Lead, Indara
Cybersecurity Lead, Indara
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“A fantastic few days connecting with peers and understanding the challenges and opportunities across the cyber landscape.”
Malcolm Brothers
Technology Risk Manager, TPG Telecom
CISO Sydney attendee, 2026
“CISO Sydney is a must-attend event for cyber and information security practitioners. The keynote speakers, panels and current topics were exceptionally well curated. There is immense value in networking with peers and gaining insight into what CISOs are prioritising and how cyber risk is being managed.”
Joe Varkey
Principal Security Architect, AIA
Principal Security Architect, AIA
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025
“A brilliant event where you can learn an immense amount about your cyber journey and verify that your cyber strategy is aligned with industry leaders and expectations.”
Danny Mansi
Information Security Manager, Guzman y Gomez
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025
“It was a pleasure spending two days with great minds in cybersecurity and cyber resilience. The event was thought-provoking and engaging, and provided further insight into how vendor capabilities could help my organisation strengthen its cyber resilience.”
Tunde Fasheun
Risk Management Specialist, icare
Risk Management Specialist, icare
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025
“CISO Sydney is a great event. The speakers and panellists are knowledgeable, and there are plenty of actionable takeaways that can help improve our security.”
Pia O’Connell
CIO, Nordwake
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025
“CISO Sydney didn’t disappoint. The speakers and topics were relevant to senior cyber leaders. I’m definitely looking forward to next year.”
Vanessa Gale
Head of IAM, Latitude Financial
Head of IAM, Latitude Financial
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025
“A very well-organised event with plenty of interesting and relevant talks.”
Naveen Sharma
Head of Information Security, Superloop
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025
“A lively event with plenty of valuable information sharing. I’ll be back.”
Andrew Westcombe
Senior Cyber Governance and Policy Advisor, Australian Digital Health Agency
Senior Cyber Governance and Policy Advisor, Australian Digital Health Agency
CISO Sydney attendee, 2025