Name: Cyber Consulting Room Meetup Sydney - 003 - Leading and Building Teams
Start: 2024-06-19T18:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-06-19T20:00:00+10:00
Location: 7/10 Spring St

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the **Cyber Consulting Room Meetup - Sydney Chapter - "Leading and Building Teams in CyberSecurity"**, featuring **Gordon Draper**, host of the Cyber Consulting Room Podcast and Meetup, **Sarah Lugay**, a seasoned Security and Risk Analyst from Jemena, and **Jay Hira**, an experienced Cyber Security Director from KPMG and **Katrina Avila** another seasoned Cyber Security Director in Australia - New Zealand from Accenture. This panel will delve into the essential strategies for leading diverse and high-performing cybersecurity teams, overcoming challenges in the ever-evolving threat landscape, and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and resilience. Drawing from their extensive expertise, the panelists will share valuable insights on how to cultivate talent, influence organizational change, and drive cybersecurity excellence in today's dynamic environment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from top industry leaders about building and sustaining successful cybersecurity teams.

**Gordon Draper** is a seasoned expert and thought leader in the field of cyber security and consulting. With a career spanning over two decades, Gordon has honed his expertise, providing guidance to organizations worldwide on navigating the complex landscape of digital security. As the host of The Cyber Consulting Room Podcast and Meetup Network, he has become a trusted voice in the industry, known for his ability to engage, educate, and inspire listeners. Gordon's dedication to facilitating insightful conversations with top-tier professionals in the field has made his Podcast and Meetup Network a go-to resource for individuals seeking to stay updated on the latest trends, strategies, and insights in the world of cyber security. His passion for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting excellence in cyber security and consulting is evident in every episode.

**Sarah Lugay** is a senior cyber security risk analyst with a strong foundation in problem-solving, grasping complex concepts, and mathematical agility, combined with extensive IT experience across various industries such as utilities, telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, food & beverage, government, and airlines. She excels in presenting and technical writing, holds CISSP certification, and is an ISO27001:2013 Lead Auditor. Passionate about the cryptographic quantum revolution, Sarah graduated with first-class honors in Physics. She has in-depth knowledge of ISO27001/2, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, Australian Privacy Principles, AESCSF, GDPR, APRA CPS-234, ACSC Essential 8, SOCI, and FIRB, and has successfully led teams on projects within budgets, timeframes, and risk appetites. With international client-facing experience and a commitment to STEM advocacy, she is also experienced in speaking at events.

**Jay Hira** is a Cyber Security Director with 18 years of global experience, dedicated to helping organizations protect their data, enhance cyber resilience, gain customer trust, and enable growth through innovative approaches and a Zero Trust mindset. He has a proven track record of collaborating with stakeholders, including the Board and C-suite, to deliver transformative cyber resilience capabilities that foster customer trust and enhance revenue security. Passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams and promoting an inclusive culture, Jay is also the Founder and Executive Director of MakeCyberSimple, aiming to make cyber security accessible to all. His views are personal and do not represent his employer.

**Katrina Avila** stands out as a highly experienced information security professional with over two decades of service. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for delivering trusted and value-driven security guidance. Katrina doesn't just identify security risks, but translates them into actionable solutions that consider the specific business context. Her experience working across multiple industries includes a broad understanding of security threats and best practices in diverse environments. This versatility makes her a valuable asset for organizations navigating the complex landscape of information security.

6:00pm: Meetup starts and Networking with Drinks
6:30pm: Panel Begins
7:30pm: Panel Ends and Networking with Food and Drinks
8:00pm: Meetup Ends

This Meetup is based on the Cyber Consulting Room Podcast which can be found in all Podcast Directories including Youtube, Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music etc. It can also be found at [https://podcast.cyberconsultingroom.com](https://podcast.cyberconsultingroom.com)

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