About the Summit
The summit will unite influential leaders from government, industry, education, and advocacy to address the critical need for greater diversity and inclusion within Australia's cyber security workforce.
The tech world's most critical frontier is calling for change. With women representing a mere 17% of the cyber security workforce, our upcoming Women in Cyber Security Summit is set to challenge the status quo and redefine industry potential.
This groundbreaking event, in its second year, brings together top industry leaders, visionary experts, and emerging talents to address the most pressing challenge in cyber defence: diversity.
We're not just discussing problems - we're crafting solutions that will reshape the technological landscape.
Speakers include
- Jessica Hunter, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology
- Stephanie Crowe, Deputy Director- General, Australian Signals Directorate
- Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Office of Cyber Security
- Scarlett McDermott, Director, Australian Information Security Association (AISA)
- Chantelle Ralevska, Founder & CEO, Psyber
- Dr Renée Burton, Vice President of Threat Intel, Infoblox
- Hamish Hansford, Head of National Security, Department of Home Affairs
- Catherine Burn, Deputy-Director General - Capability, Corporate Management and Transformation, Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)
- Kersti Eesmaa, Chief Operating Officer, Vertical Scope Group
- Mihoko Matsubara, Chief Cyber security Strategist, NTT
- Anita Siassions, Founder & President, Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Australia Affiliate
- Jacqui Loustau, Founder and CEO, Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN)
- Isamu Yamaguchi, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Australia
- Kylie Elling, Director of Studies, Macarthur Anglican School
Details about the Summit - https://womenincybersummit.com/
Here is a report from the 2025 event - https://womenincybersummit.com/2025-outcomes
