Businesses must be aware and prepared for cyber attacks and collect data with caution while emphasising communication and exercise planning. 

This panel, led by Matt Boon Senior Research Director at ADAPT, discusses the importance of crisis preparation and resilient risk culture. 

Kylie Watson, Cyber Security Sociologist and Partner at PwC, analyses the human aspect of cyber security. Alan Marjan, Assistant Director-General Cyber Uplift (ADGCU) at Australian Cyber Security Centre discusses managing vulnerabilities, and Tom Kenyon, Non-Executive Director at Internet 2.0, talks about individual and national defence responsibilities.  

Government and individuals need to align to create a successful approach to cyber security. The importance of trust and communication in managing cyber risks cannot be overestimated. This is reflected in the Sovereign Citizen movement’s rise which has caused significant distrust towards government.   

Collecting too much data and treating sensitive data inappropriately poses severe risks. It is vitally important to thwart reconnaissance efforts and clean up networks after a ransomware attack. Check for bias when profiling and preparing against potential cyber threats and address complacency issues after a cyber breach. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Breaches occur every day. Cyber breaches are best managed with a holistic approach. Not only do these organisations bring their Board with them, but they also bring their customers and consumers. 
  • There is one thing all ransomware attacks have in common: reconnaissance. Find out what servers you are running and the software behind them on your network. Our main product, the patented firewall, relies on the fact that we can defeat scanning programs. 
  • Data breaches will not necessarily have immediate impacts. Understanding and reinforcing that is a national issue at all levels, from businesses to individuals to government.
Contributors
Matt Boon Senior Research Director
As Senior Research Director at ADAPT, Matt Boon is responsible for directing and developing ADAPTs research content and positions. In his role... More

As Senior Research Director at ADAPT, Matt Boon is responsible for directing and developing ADAPTs research content and positions.

In his role at ADAPT Boon advises C-Suite executives across the end-user and technology provider landscape. Boon is also responsible for bringing together groups of C-Suite leaders to discuss and prepare for the myriad of challenges and opportunities they face.

ADAPT hosts numerous industry-leading IT-focused events annually and Boon is responsible for hosting, chairing and delivering ADAPT independent content and positions to help attendees make informed IT decisions.

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Kylie Watson Cyber Security Sociologist and Partner at PwC
Seasoned Leader in technology consulting growth markets (multi-geography, industry focussed) and growth platforms (Cyber, Data/AI & Cloud). Leader of hundreds of people... More

Seasoned Leader in technology consulting growth markets (multi-geography, industry focussed) and growth platforms (Cyber, Data/AI & Cloud).

Leader of hundreds of people across Technology and Risk Practices and Markets with multimillion $ sales and revenue responsibilities.

Over 25+ years of executive leadership, national and international IT, engineering and operations, complex delivery and business development experience. Award winning in business, delivery of projects/programs, stakeholder engagement and innovation.

Executive leader of large multifaceted teams with deep technical expertise in data (AI/ML), hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity underpinned by leading change and project management specialists.

Throughout career a growth platform executive (APAC/APJ/ANZ) for cybersecurity, data, and cloud to industries including communications, retail, mining, public sector, banking, insurance, distribution, utilities and transport.

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Alan Marjan Assistant Director, General Cyber Uplift (ADGCU) at Australian Cyber Security Centre
Alan is the Assistant Director-General Cyber Uplift Branch within the Australian Signal’s Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre Group. Cyber Uplift Branch delivers... More

Alan is the Assistant Director-General Cyber Uplift Branch within the Australian Signal’s Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre Group. Cyber Uplift Branch delivers cyber security uplift services, including technical advice, products, assessments, and evaluations for both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments, to both critical infrastructure and government stakeholders. The branch also reviews ASD equities in foreign investment and processes and provides advice to support the telecommunications security regime.

Previously Alan was the Senior Adviser for crisis and disaster management within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, coordinating the whole of government response to major bushfires and flooding events in Australia. Alan also served as Director for the telecommunications security team within the Department of Home Affairs and has worked in a number of other Commonwealth agencies on a wide variety of policy and operational issues.

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Tom Kenyon Non-Executive Director at Internet 2.0
Tom has worked with researchers and research institutes to bring innovation and invention in the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing sector to market.... More

Tom has worked with researchers and research institutes to bring innovation and invention in the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing sector to market.

Previously a Member of the South Australian Parliament, he served as Minister for Science and Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation & Trade. Tom is respected by both sides of politics as straight shooting, direct and honest. His key strengths include strategy, communication, an understanding of science and technology and the future use of these to effect meaningful economic change.

His focus on outcomes allows him to evaluate what is important and connect the key elements of a process to achieve rapid adoption and stakeholder agreement.

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