CyAN APAC

CyAN APAC is the Asia-Pacific regional chapter of the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN). It provides a regional and Australian-facing focal point for engagement on cybersecurity, privacy, governance, and trust and safety, while remaining firmly connected to CyAN’s global expertise, governance, and mission.

CyAN APAC supports collaboration across Australia and the wider APAC region, bringing together technical, policy, and governance perspectives to strengthen resilience, safety, and trust in the digital ecosystem.

Leadership

CyAN APAC is led by members of CyAN’s global leadership team, ensuring strong alignment between regional activity and CyAN’s broader strategic direction:

Saba Bagheri

Saba Bagheri

APAC Director
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Kim Chandler McDonald

Kim Chandler McDonald

Global Vice President, APAC Operations and Policy Development
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What CyAN APAC Does

CyAN APAC focuses on:

  • Supporting Australian and APAC engagement on cybersecurity, privacy, governance, and trust-and-safety issues
  • Contributing expert input to policy, governance, and standards-related discussions
  • Participating in and convening regional events, roundtables, and working groups
  • Acting as a conduit between Australian stakeholders and CyAN’s global network of cybersecurity and trust-and-safety experts

Relationship to CyAN Global

CyAN APAC operates as a regional chapter within CyAN’s global structure. It draws on CyAN’s international expertise where appropriate, while representing Australian and regional perspectives in local, national, and regional forums. This structure enables CyAN APAC to combine local accountability with global insight.