The Standards and Certification Oversight Board (SCOB) ensures quality and effectiveness in DSI's dynamic standards. They provide oversight and guidance, contributing to representative and robust standards that uplift the cybersecurity sector.
The members have been arranged in alphabetical order by their last names with the exception of the Chair member.
Chair
Adj Prof Nick Tate
Dr Nick Tate has 50 years’ IT experience and 20 years in Cybersecurity. He has been President of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) on two occasions, and the South-East Asia Regional Computer Confederation (SEARCC) and Chair of the Council of ICT Associations (CICTA). He headed up ICT at two London banks and was IT Director and head of the cybersecurity group, AusCERT, at the University of Queensland (UQ). He is a member of the SFIA Council, an Adjunct Professor at UQ and a member of the Council of James Cook University. Nick holds a PhD in Cybersecurity and degrees in Physics and Computer ... read more
Paul Curwell
Paul is a risk and compliance professional with over 20 years’ experience tackling complex fraud, financial crime, and security threats. He has worked across Australia and South East Asia with organisations in critical infrastructure, financial services, government, and life sciences, strengthening risk, intelligence, and compliance capabilities through technology and analytics. He lectures at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (Charles Sturt University) and co-authored Terrorist Diversion: A Guide to Prevention and Detection for NGOs (2021). Paul holds qualifications in f... read more
Adj A/Prof David Ross
Dr David Ross is an information security expert with over 30 years experience, an editor of an ISO/IEC cybersecurity standard, a founding Director of the Cloud Security Alliance Australia, the Chair of Standards Australia’s IT-038 Committee for Cloud Computing and Distributed Platforms, an Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of Queensland’s UQ Cyber group, and a Director on multiple private company boards. David is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), and has a PhD in Cyber Security.
Jason Soroko
Jason Soroko is a seasoned expert with over 26 years of experience in PKI and digital certificates. As the Senior Fellow at Sectigo, he engages in pioneering research, strategic innovation, customer engagement, and education within the cybersecurity space. Jason is the founder and co-host of the acclaimed “Root Causes Podcast,” where he delves into the complexities of PKI and digital security. Known for his thought leadership, Jason is frequently cited in daily news articles, sharing insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. His work integrates cutting-edge security practices with r... read more
John Yeoh
With over 20 years of experience in research and technology, John drives executive leadership and fosters key partnerships for board strategy advancement. His influential work as a technologist, researcher, and published author spans critical domains in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and next-generation technologies (Generative AI, Quantum, IoT, and Blockchain). John's expertise encompasses comprehensive risk management, third-party assessment, threat intelligence, identity and access management, data protection, and incident response for complex modernized systems. He plays a critical role i... read more