Steering Committee (SC1001)

David is currently the Director, Cyber Security (CISO) with responsibility for digital security at The University of Queensland (UQ). He is also the Director of AusCERT, a not-for-profit cyber security business based at The University of Queensland and one of the oldest CERTs (Computer Emergency Response Teams) in the world. With a career spanning 40 years, it has seen him in roles straddling electronic engineering, IT and astrophysics. His 6 years as a university researcher was the catalyst for travelling to and falling in love with Australia, which he now calls home. David is passionate a... read more

Beau Tydd is a distinguished leader with over 25 years of senior executive experience, encompassing roles such as Chief Executive, Chief Information Officer, Board Chair, and Director. He is adept in corporate advisory, strategic planning, innovation, and business scaling, with a proven track record across diverse sectors including emerging technologies, cybersecurity, smart cities, aviation, international development, and research. Beau holds the position of Adjunct Professional Fellow at Griffith University and serves as an Industry Professor at Deakin University. Additionally, he is an Adju... read more

James Kay is the Assistant Director-General for Standards, Technical Advice, and Research, at the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre. This role is responsible for ASD’s support to international standards forums, proactive cyber-security advice, and research of critical and emerging technologies. Prior to his current appointment, James was the Chief of Staff to the Director-General of ASD, and has led ASD’s National Cyber Watch Office (responsible for 1300 CYBER 1). James has a broad national security background, having started his public service career in t... read more

Leon leads BDO Australia’s cybersecurity practice with a depth of knowledge gained from over 25 years of international experience across five continents. Leon excels in cybersecurity risk management, crisis management, and the strategic implementation of emerging technologies like IoT, ICS, and Critical Infrastructure Security. His cybersecurity expertise, combined with his strong business acumen, enables him to assist organizations and governments in navigating the complexities of cyber resilience in our digital age. Whether providing Board-level advisory or executing hands-on technical imple... read more

Regan is a recognized leader in national security and industry cybersecurity, contributing his expertise since 2006. He has held pivotal roles such as Chairman of the CMMC Industry Standards Council since January 2022 and served as a Policy Advisor to both U.S. Cyber Command and the Department of Defense on Controlled Unclassified Information and CMMC initiatives. As a founding director of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CYBER-AB), Regan has significantly influenced cybersecurity standards and compliance. His dedication to cybersecurity is evident through ove... read more

Madeleine is a specialist in human-centred strategy, agile delivery, and strategic communications, focusing on strengthening collaboration between government and business. Madeleine currently leads the Cyber Wardens program, a national initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), supported by the Australian Government and industry partners Telstra and CommBank. The program is designed to build the cyber resilience of Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses by empowering owners and employees with the knowledge and confidence to protect against cyber threats.... read more

Liesbeth Holterman represents Cyberveilig Nederland on the DSI SC1001 Steering Committee. As the director, she leads the association's engagement with government, industry and international stakeholders to advance practical cybersecurity outcomes and strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in the Netherlands and across Europe. Cyberveilig Nederland is the Dutch industry association for cybersecurity companies and service providers. Established in 2018, the organization represents more than 100 cybersecurity businesses and works to strengthen the digital resilience of the Netherlands by promotin... read more

Chris Johnson is Director, Cybersecurity Member Programs at GTIA and serves as Director of the GTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO). He is a cybersecurity compliance strategist with extensive experience working with MSPs, MSSPs, and information technology solution providers (ITSPs). A former CISO, MSP and MSSP leader, and long-time advocate for peer collaboration, Chris helps ITSPs improve cybersecurity maturity, operational resilience, and responsible AI adoption through practical governance, measurable outcomes, and industry best practices. At GTIA, he leads cybersecurit... read more

John is the Manager of Programs and Projects in the Office for Small and Family Business at the Department of State Development within the Government of South Australia, where he leads the development and management of initiatives designed to support small and family businesses in building their capabilities to adapt, grow, and succeed. John leads the Program delivery of South Australia’s Small Business Strategy (Strategy) 2023-2030. The Strategy encompasses six key themes, one of which is ‘Navigating the Digital Environment.’ Under this theme, John managed the Cyber Uplift Step Program that s... read more

Darren specialises in advising businesses on both proactive and reactive uses of technology in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, digital forensics and technology-led investigations. He works regularly with boards, executives and senior business leaders in organizations of every size to consider and set technology strategies for cyber, privacy, data protection and information risk management. He also regularly applies his digital forensic and investigative expertise to help resolve time-critical and highly sensitive issues as they arise. These matters range from large-scale data breaches or ... read more

Dr Jeffery Garae serves as the Cyber Security Advisor to the Government of Vanuatu (OGCIO) and CERT Vanuatu. He also holds the position of the current Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) Chair for 2022 - 2023. Jeff has National Security and Cyber Security governance experiences, knowledge, insights, and skills that meet Government and Private sector requirements, governance processes, and critical infrastructure security demands. Jeff has designed and contributed to founding Vanuatu’s National “Computer Emergency Response Team (CERTVU). He is the author and published Vanuatu’s ... read more

Sam Wall is a managing consultant leading a Governance, Risk and Compliance team at Sekuro focused on ISO 27001, privacy, NIST CSF, and NIST SP 800-53. He also helps boards understand and address their information security obligations. Sam previously worked as a lawyer on policy reform, enterprise risk and information security risk for the film and music industries across 17 countries around the Asia-Pacific. He has taught at the Australian National University (ANU), where his research focused on developments in the governance of artificial intelligence, intellectual property, international tr... read more

Wayne Small has been at the forefront of the SMB IT community for over 25 years and is the Technology Evangelist at SMBiT Professionals, Australia’s only nonprofit industry association dedicated to supporting SMB‑focused Managed Service Providers (MSPs). In this role, Wayne advocates for the growth, maturity, and cybersecurity capability of the MSP community through thought leadership, education, and industry engagement. Wayne previously served as Chief Executive Officer of SMBiT Professionals, where he played a key role in growing the organisation into a national network of MSP and IT provide... read more

Kieran is a veteran and has Aboriginal and Irish heritage. With over 35 years’ experience in national security, he is a passionate cybersecurity advocate with a keen interested in the security of the National Supply Chain, from small businesses up to the Primes. Kieran spent 13 years in Army working on classified Information and IT capabilities, and the last 20+ years providing cybersecurity services to Government and the commercial sector, predominantly in the Defence and Intelligence communities. In addition to the practical experience, he has numerous academic qualifications including ... read more