Digital Sanctuary: Learning Threat-Informed Defence from Nature Conservation

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Attending
We're hosting this meetup at PrivSec, located on Level 7, 117 Lambton Quay in the Wellington CBD. The talk kicks off at 6pm, but we'll have some snacks before-hand. Arrive any time from 5:30pm onwards!

Please RSVP as soon as possible if you're looking to attend so we can gauge numbers! If you are unwell please RSVP "no" and do not attend. We'll look forward to seeing you when you're well.

In the event the doors/lifts are locked, please contact Jack Moran on 022 313 9028.

Presentation Details
Speaker: Gregory Mason

Protecting our native flora and fauna requires building a strong defence tailored to prevent harm from the predators and pests that threaten them. This starts with a physical fence spanning 8.6kms defending against constant threats utilising a range of techniques. These threats can also be understood to create effective monitoring and incident response. Considerations are also made for environmental challenges like storms and waterflow, and visitor access.

Specifically, this talk follows the work by Zealandia in conjunction with the Department of Conservation in designing and constructing the predator proof fence. A major success story in conservation that offers a learning opportunity for building our own digital 'fences'.

Informed defensive strategies for both digital and natural worlds are key to good outcomes, making this an evergreen topic (pun intended).