The Future of Secure Organisations
🌐 The Future of Secure Organisations
Wednesday, November 12 · 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT
👩💼 Hosted by:
Kim Chandler McDonald (Global VP, CyAN)
Dr Saba Bagheri (APAC Director, CyAN)
🧭 Exploring how organisations can move from risk to trust
📍 Location
Peoplebank Sydney IT Recruitment
345 George Street, Level 13
Sydney, NSW 2000
🎤 Line-up
Headliner: Jihad Zein
Speakers: Sally Machin, Norman King, Nicole Rose
🗓️ Agenda
17:15 – 17:45 | Check-in & Networking
Arrive early, collect your badge, and enjoy a relaxed opportunity to meet other guests before the sessions begin.
18:00 – 18:15 | Keynote – Digital Extortion: To Pay or Not to Pay?
Speaker: Jihad Zein
Jihad Zein opens the event with a powerful keynote exploring one of the most urgent dilemmas facing modern organisations — when confronted with digital ransom demands, should you pay or resist?
18:15 – 19:15 | Panel Discussion + Q and A
Topic: From Risk to Trust – Governance, Resilience, and the Human Factor
Moderator: Nicole Rose
Panelists: Sally Machin, Norman King, and Jihad Zein
An insightful conversation on how governance, resilience, and the human factor can help organisations move from risk management to genuine digital trust.
19:15 – 19:20 | Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Final reflections from the hosts, followed by door prizes for attendees.
19:20 – 20:00 | Networking Drinks
Continue the conversation with speakers and peers over refreshments.
💡 Good to Know
Highlights: 2 hours 45 minutes • In person
Category: Science & Tech • High Tech
In today’s hyper-connected world, governance, risk, compliance (GRC), cybersecurity, and trust & safety are no longer separate disciplines. They are converging to form the foundation of modern business resilience.
Join CyAN (Cybersecurity Advisors Network), with participation from Risky Women, for an engaging evening bringing together influential voices from technology, compliance, and cyber leadership.
You’ll gain practical insights on:
✅ Strengthening digital trust and organisational resilience
✅ Connecting with experts and peers from across Australia
✅ Learning cross-disciplinary approaches to security and compliance
✅ Enjoying an evening of thought-provoking conversation, drinks, and networking in Sydney’s CyAN event home