Keynotes & Speakers
Keynotes
Culture Impacts on Information Security - Introducing UGRs
It's now widely recognised that an organisation's culture plays a big part in determining IT security systems and compliance. Managing the culture to enhance IT security has always been a complex and difficult issue.
Until now.
From this presentation you will learn about the concept of UGRs - unwritten ground rules - developed by author and international speaker, Steve Simpson. You will learn how the UGRs concept has been applied in companies across the globe to manage and boost the culture, and how it can applied in an IT security context.
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Steve Simpson
- International Speaker, Consultant and Author
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Steve Simpson is an international speaker, consultant and author. Described by UK based e-Customer Service World as "Australia's leading corporate culture authority", Steve has created the concept of UGRs which is receiving global acclaim as a tool to understand and improve culture.
Steve has spoken at two World Conferences on Customer Service Management, in the US - where he rated in the Top 10 speakers. He has spoken at the European Conference on Customer Service Management in London, the International Leadership Symposium in Johannesburg, and the HDI Conference in Las Vegas. Recently, he featured at the regional conference for the Academy of Chief Executives in London.
Steve has been accredited as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest speaker distinction recognised by the International Federation for Professional Speakers. He is the author of two books and a contributing author to two other books, including the recently published The Power of Culture.
The Nature of Information and its Role in Information Warfare
Information security is no longer a purely defensive game. The collection, storage and exploitation of information lie at the core of all business processes. Information is a powerful tool for commerce, but it can also be a target of malicious exploits or a weapon for attacking enterprises and governments. Understanding the structure and application of data and information, both as corporate assets and as weapons of influence is critical for managers that plan to survive and thrive in the future. In this presentation, Dr. Bill Hutchinson of Edith Cowan University and Editor of the
Journal of Information Warfare will explore the role that information plays in offensive and defensive information warfare.
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Bill Hutchison
- Director, secau Security Research Centre
- Edith Cowan University
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Professor Bill Hutchinson is Foundation IBM Chair in Information Security, Director of SECAU (Security Research Centre) and is coordinator of the Information Operations and Security programmes at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia. Bill is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Information Warfare and is on the editorial board of the Journal of the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO). He has 29 years experience in information systems in government, the oil and finance industries, and academia in Australia and the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Australian Institute for Professional Intelligence Officers, co-author of Information Warfare: Corporate Attack and Defence in a Digital World.
Speakers
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John Pane
- Chief Privacy Officer
- Australia Post
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John joined Australia Post as its first Chief Privacy Officer in 2001 where he has responsibility for all privacy related functions and activities. Prior to joining Australia Post, John was Head of Asset Quality & Risk Management for a diverse New Zealand corporate involved in manufacturing, health care and finance. John also worked for approximately 15 years at one of Australia's leading banks in various senior roles incorporating operational policy, product, process and strategy development and leading various major organisational change projects. John was also seconded to the Australian Bankers Association to assist with the industry response to the introduction of Part IIIA of the Privacy Act.
John has undergraduate degrees in Commerce (Banking & Finance), Laws and Jurisprudence, a postgraduate qualification in Applied Finance & Investment and has completed an MBA.
In 2004 John received the inaugural 'Smith' award for 'Best Privacy Guardian' from the Australian Privacy Foundation. John is also a director of the recently formed International Association of Privacy Professionals - ANZ.
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Marcel Sorouni
- Security Manager
- BUPA Group Australia
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After completing a Bachelor of Engineering degree, Marcel began his career in IT in 1993 as a graduate trainee. Marcel became an IT Manager before his interest in Security began in 2000 when the Internet exploded onto the scene and Security became a key issue. Since then Marcel has assessed and advised many organisations on the state of their security and provided recommendations on building secure networks. After receiving an MBA in 2005, Marcel became interested in Security Management and began to develop ideas and philosophies to deal with the ever-growing challenges facing Security.
Marcel is now the Security Manager at Bupa Australia (formely MBF) managing up to 15 staff. At Bupa, Marcel has been instrumental in developing the Security Strategy and managing its implementation. The Security Strategy was endorsed by the Australian Government, receiving funding for its implementation. Marcel is now working on raising the awareness and the profile of security within the organisation and in general.
Marcel was part of the CISM Quality Assessment Team as well as participating in the Inaugaral Australian Executive Security Forum and the Inaugaral Technology Leaders Forum.
Marcel has certifications in an extensive range of areas, including CISSP, CISM, CISA, ITIL, CCNA, MCDBA and MCSE.
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Rob McMillan
- Executive Manager IT Security
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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Rob McMillan is the Executive Manager, IT Security Threats at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. His most recent projects of interest include development and implementation of the CBA Group's Information Security Strategy and a leadership role in CyberStorm II.
Prior to joining the Commonwealth Bank, Rob was General Manager of the Australian Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT), an organisation he co-founded in 1993. He also spent almost four years at CERT in the United States.
He holds several tertiary and professional qualifications and has extensive experience in the IT security field including operational, development and policy roles. He is co-author of E-Commerce: E-Security (Lawbook Co) and an article for The Froehlich/Kent Encyclopedia of Telecommunications (Marcel Dekker).
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Asaf Ahmad
- Information Security Manager
- NSW Fire Service
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Mr. Ahmad has over 7 years experience in information and IT security. He has worked in the area of IT for over 25 years with experience in IT management, IT projects and consulting. During this time he has implemented ISMS developed information security policies, IT Security strategy, implemented security controls, and awareness programs. He is a CISM, and a founder member of NSW information security managers in Government forum.
Currently in NSW Fire Brigade, he is responsible for keeping information safe through:
- Implementation of all necessary security technologies, standards, policies & procedures
- Best practice disaster recovery architecture and testing regime and change management
