Is it Possible to Future-Proof the Cyber Workforce?
Event Description:
Join us for a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities of building a resilient, adaptable, and forward-ready cybersecurity workforce. This event brings together leading voices from across the cyber industry to share insights on workforce transformation, skills development, and talent pathways.
Our keynote speaker and moderator for the evening is Heather Hoddinott, Director of Solutions Engineering at Hack The Box. With deep expertise in hands-on cyber training and team capability development, Heather brings a practical, globally-informed lens to the question of workforce readiness. She’ll kick things off by asking: Is future-proofing even possible? Or is it time to reframe how we think about skills, careers, and resilience in the cyber domain?
Following Heather’s keynote, we’ll dive into a panel discussion featuring a diverse cross-section of industry voices:
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Maryam Shoraka – Cybersecurity Lead, Sydney Trains
Insights from within critical infrastructure, where digital transformation meets operational safety. -
Michael do Rozario – Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth & CyAN Member
Legal and governance perspectives on frameworks that support future-ready teams. -
Michael McDonald – Technologist, Co-founder of 3 Steps Data & CyAN Member
A challenger’s view from the intersection of data security, compliance, and zero-knowledge architecture. -
Andy Pedroso – Human Risk & Behaviour Specialist, SoSafe & CyAN Member
Focused on workforce evolution, training, behavioural change, and security culture. -
Britt McGill – Director of Talent and Community, Leaders IT
Bringing a recruitment lens to the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s talent pipeline.
This will be an honest, energising, and nuanced conversation – no buzzwords, just real talk about the demands and possibilities of a career in cybersecurity today.
As always, the evening will feature generous networking time, refreshments, and a warm welcome from the CyAN APAC community.
Event Details:
📅 Date: August 13, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM (Event lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes)
📍 Location:
Peoplebank Sydney IT Recruitment
345 George Street, Level 13
Sydney, NSW 2000
Agenda:
🕔 17:15 – 17:45 | Check-in and networking
🕔 17:45 – 18:00 | Welcome Remarks and Introductions
🕔 18:00 – 18:15 | Keynote Speech by Heather Hoddinott
🕕 18:15 – 19:15 | Panel Discussion and Q&A
🕖 19:15 – 19:20 | Closing Remarks and Door Prizes
🕖 19:20 – 20:00 | Networking
Lineup:
Heather Hoddinott – Hack the Box
Maryam Shoraka – Sydney Trains
Michael do Rozario – Corrs Chambers Westgarth & CyAN Member
Michael McDonald – 3 Steps Data & CyAN Member
Andy Pedroso – SoSafe & CyAN Member
Britt McGill – Leaders IT
Hosted by:
Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN), Peoplebank, and Leaders IT
Spaces are limited – book your seat now!