Cloud Security Nightmares & Best Practices - April 2025

Cloud Security is more critical than ever.
But what happens when things go wrong?

Join us for an evening packed with insights, real-world horror stories, best practices, and expert discussions. Whether you're a Cloud engineer, DevOps/Platform professional, or Security enthusiast, this event will provide practical knowledge and networking opportunities you won’t want to miss.

📝 Agenda:

• 5:30 PM: Doors open - Pizza, Drinks, and networking opportunities.
• 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Welcome and Intro
• 6:15 PM - 6:50 PM: Why Cloud Security Matters – Daniel Hood shares real-world security horror stories
• 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM: Cloud Security Implementation Panel – Senior engineers discuss best practices and practical solutions
• 7:30 PM - 7:45 PM: Closing and enjoy more networking time
• 7:45 PM - Late: Let's continue the conversation at a nearby pub (location TBA during the event)

🎙️ Speakers & Panelists
Daniel Hood - Chief Optimist at Phronesis Security
Prakriti K. - Security Engineer at AGL
Karthik Murali - ex-Cloud Security Specialist

🔎 What You'll Learn
✅ Why cloud security is critical and what can go wrong
✅ Lessons from real-world security breaches
✅ How to secure your cloud infrastructure effectively
✅ Insights from experienced engineers on security implementation

This event is split into two parts:
🔹 The Why – Understanding the risks and challenges from firsthand experiences.
🔹 The How – A panel of senior engineers sharing actionable security best practices.

Venue:
Ippon Australia Collab Hub
Level 8, 607 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

🙏 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
A huge thank you to:

• Ippon Australia for hosting us and sponsoring drinks for the evening
• Control Plane for sponsoring the pizzas

Don't miss this chance to connect with the Melbourne Cloud Platform Community, gain valuable insights, and make lasting connections. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field!
RSVP now and let's make this event one to remember. We can't wait to see you there!