CSO30 Australia 2024 Business Value award winner Vishwanath Nair, Head of Cyber at BaptistCare, reflects on a 25-year journey in cybersecurity - one defined by resilience, leadership, and adaptability. In this CSO Executive Sessions conversation, he shares the lessons that have shaped his approach to leading under pressure, building high-performing teams, and striking the critical balance between technology and the human element of cyber defence.

Sunil Sale, CISO at MinterEllison, discusses the unique considerations of managing cyber security in the legal industry, Minter Ellison’s current goals in cyber security, and AI in the day-by-day operation of the legal sector. 

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Robbie Whittome, CISO at Curtin University, on the increased opportunity for cyber security professionals to play a role in shaping the use of AI in organisations, the growing prominence of discussions concerning cyber security ‘around the dinner table’ across the country, and the importance of effective management of digital identity responsibilities within organisations, in order to maintain optimal cyber resilience. 

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Leron Zinatullin, CISO at Linkly, on leadership in cyber security, the importance of communication, and the benefits of being both a cyber practitioner and writer.

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Nathan Morelli, Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience at SA Power Networks, on the cyber security goals of SA Power Networks, the relationship between renewable energy, cyber security, and national security, and what makes South Australia a special place to work in the cyber sector. 

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Nicole Neil, Director of Information Security at Seer Medical, on the cybersecurity trends Nicole is seeing in 2023, what remains on the ‘to-do list’ for many Australian SMEs in regards to cybersecurity, and the influences that built the foundation of Nicole’s passion for enhancing leadership and culture in the sector.

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Siddiqua Shaheen, Head of Cyber Governance at Lander & Rogers, on the increasing importance of data privacy regulations in Australia, AI in the legal sector, and teaching children good cybersecurity principles.  

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Eugene Ostapenko, Head of Information Security, Risk and Compliance at illion Australia and New Zealand, on the state of cyber security in 2022 and 2023 when considered alongside earlier years, why human capital is Australia’s greatest asset in cyber security, and the impact that the greater use of AI shall have upon identity theft.

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Raheem SAR, APAC Region Manager - Security, Risk & Compliance, at The Access Group, on the need for organisations to continually optimise their processes, the importance of greater awareness and discussion of ISO certifications, and the core takeaways in Raheem’s mind from some of Australia’s most well-known breaches over the past year. 

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Murray Wayper, CISO at Biza, on the Consumer Data Right (CDR), screen scraping, and the importance of collaboration between business, government, and the general public surrounding cyber security.

Simona Dimovski, CISO at Helia, joins host Ed Kennedy to discuss AI, the state of cyber regulation in Australia, and the importance of having a healthy work-life balance as a CISO.

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Chris Mace, CISO for the New South Wales Public Service Commission, on how he thinks cyber teams are feeling after the last twelve months of incidents, the value of government investment in cyber security, and the importance of enhancing opportunities and increasing diversity within the sector.

Andrew Hottes, Chief Digital Information Officer, Cranbrook School, on his school being a national leader in achieving ISO27001 certification, taking learnings from the corporate sector into the education sector, and the many ways in which cyber security professionals can build their skills and expertise in the field.

Marco Figueroa, Senior Manager, Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), joins the show to talk about phishing, ransomware, and the meaning of zero trust to organisations like the AICD.

Daniela Fernandez, Head of Information Security for PayPal Australia, discusses the shortage of cyber talent in Australia, talent acquisition, and the state of the nation's contemporary cyber landscape. 

CSO Executive Sessions Australia with Gavin Ryan, Global Head of Information Security, Navitas, on the dynamics of overseeing a cyber security strategy for a global business, why it’s felt organisations will go on a ‘data diet’ in 2023, and the importance of raising awareness of good cyber security principles among our youngest Australians. 

Kevin Tham, CISO at Eitka, talks with host Edmund Kennedy about the dangers of disconnection between CISOs and the board.

Charles Gillman, CISO at SuperChoice, discusses ChatGPT and the threats posed when tech such as chatbots and deepfakes combine.

Raza Nowrozy, CISO at Untapped Holdings, on optimising the company's cyber security position and enhancing access for all to cyber security careers.

Scott Sorley, Executive Director ICT Services at UoSQ, chats about chatbots, AI, and the pros and cons of emerging tech for universities.