Richard Johnson

Group Chief Information Security Officer

Richard has 20 years’ experience at the Westpac
Group. Prior to his appointment as Group Chief
Information Security Officer, Richard was the Head
of Technical Security Services for the Group. In
these roles, he has led the Group’s information
security strategy, delivery and governance.
Prior to joining the Westpac Group, Richard held
roles as Head of Technology Audit at Woolworths
Limited, Technology Audit Manager at BT Financial
Group, and in Computer Risk Management at
Arthur Andersen.
In addition to his academic credentials, Richard
has a number of professional security qualifications
including CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, SCF, and
ACP.

CISO Circle Roundtable: Building a Resilient, Sustainable Security Operating Model

Delivering effective security for your organisation over the long-term is a complex challenge. Threats spike and fade, regulation increases, technology is in constant flux, and the organisation shifts and warps around you. Richard Johnson, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Westpac for 14 years, has a lot of experience with persistence and adaptability. In this closed session, he shares his personal insights around ways to deliver ongoing effective security in dynamic environments. These include:
• Building credibility with the board and executive team for the security program;
• The power of collaboration within your organisation and with your peers; and
• Improving the security of your organisations' habits and processes, not just its technology.

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