Cyber resilience in Australia: Preventing breaches, securing transformation, and building a cyber-aware nation

In the wake of Australia’s most high-profile data breaches and the launch of the 2023–2030 Australian Cybersecurity Strategy, the urgency for organisations to prioritise not just protection—but resilience, secure innovation, and national cyber awareness has never been more pressing.

This panel brings together Cybersecurity leaders from La Trobe University and Victoria University to discuss how Australian institutions build resilience in digital transformation, prepare for inevitable breaches, and help foster a Cyber-aware culture across sectors.

Moderated by Dr. Ahmad Salehi Shahraki, Lecturer in Cybersecurity at La Trobe University, this panel features:

These experts will share practical insights from the industry and education sector, equipping you with lessons and frameworks that can be applied across public and private organisations. This will ensure that you are prepared for any Cybersecurity challenges.

Key Topics Covered

1. Preventing and Responding to Data Breaches

2. Securing Digital Transformation

3. AI, Automation, and Emerging Risk

4. Building a Cyber-Aware Nation

5. Public-Private Sector Collaboration

This panel offers a uniquely Australian, real-world lens on securing the systems and people critical to our digital future.

Why This Matters Now