Agenda
Day One | Monday, 17th March 2025
8:10
Registration & Morning Refreshments
8:30
Opening Karakia
8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Denise Carter-Bennett, Security Architect, Network For Learning (N4L) and Co-Chair of New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS)
Gonzalo Ghezzi, Technical Security Manager, Xero
CISO LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
9:00
Opening Keynote: Translating CISO: Security in Business Language
How does the risk directly impact the business?
Understanding what drives the board to increase investment in security
How to drive the importance of prevention as well as creating a resilience so that the business can continue to thrive in the face of cyber threats
Colin James, Head of Information Security, Risk Management, and Network Services, Southern Cross Health Insurance
9:30
Presentation: ‘Rolls & Responders' Incident Response Exercise’
James Price, Cyber Security Advisor, National Cyber Security Centre
10:00
Panel: Balancing Advanced Security Measures with Budget Constraints
Taking a proactive approach to stay ahead of potential threats and save money in the long run
How to demonstrate ROI on security investments to increase support for your team
Moderator: Gonzalo Ghezzi, Technical Security Manager, Xero
Kate Pearce, Head of Security, Trade Me
Kane Narraway, Head of Enterprise Security, Canva
Mikala Easte, Manager, Security Assurance and Governance, Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua
10:45
Morning Tea & Interactive Networking
FIT FOR PURPOSE SECURITY
11:15
Presentation: Lessons Learnt: Auckland Councils Cybersecurity Capabilities Roadmap Journey
Leveraging the best technology tools and moving from a capability focus to product focus strategy
Considering a group approach, threat actors target the whole organisation, not just the security division
The threat profile of a Council vs a Corporate organisation
Simon Burson, Chief Information Security Officer, Auckland Council
11:45
Presentation: Security Foundation for AI
The "Securing AI" sessions focus on understanding the current AI landscape and best practices for navigating AI securely. They cover Microsoft's insights and experiences in addressing cybersecurity challenges in the AI era, including building trust and confidence in AI adoption. Key topics include securing AI applications, data security for AI, and advanced security measures. The sessions also highlight Microsoft's approach to securing the enterprise and provide actionable insights for implementing secure AI models.
Anupurna Kaw, Security Specialist, Microsoft
NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING THREAT LANDSCAPE
12:05
Interactive Breakout Sessions
During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to attend 2 x 30-minute interactive breakout sessions of their choice.
Breakout A:
Navigating the Complexities of Generative AI
Mark Shaw, Senior Security Specialist, Microsoft
Breakout B:
Why Professional Devices Matter
WorkPlace Wellbeing
Hearing Protection
Hear & Be Heard
Security
Certification
AI
Integration and Ease of Use
Management
Shabana Khan, Sales Director NZ & Sales Director of BDM Australia, Jabra
Breakout C:
Continuous Vulnerability Detection vs. Point-in-Time Pen Testing: Finding the Right Balance for Your Business
Igor Portugal, Chief of Growth, Blacklock Security
1:05
Networking Lunch
RESILLIENCE IN 2030
1:50
Interactive Mini-Workshop - Forward Thinking: Building a Culture of Cyber Security and Resilience
Adwin Singh, Security Domain Lead - CISO Office, Inland Revenue
Kyle Wong, IT Security Governance Specialist, Inland Revenue
2:50
Presentation: Are you ROC Ready?
Discover how the Risk Operations Centre (ROC) elevates cyber security risk management.
Understand key concepts such as Value at Risk (VAR) and Enterprise True Risk Management (ETM).
Learn the “language of risk” for clearer assessment and communication of cyber threats.
Sam Salehi, Managing Director ANZ, Qualys
3:10
Afternoon Tea
AI RISK STRATEGIES
3:30
Presentation: Ready for AI? Proactive strategies for managing Trust, Risk and Security
Understanding the serious risks that tools like AI can bring upon the business from breaching privacy to exposing sensitive data
Successfully educating the business on the risks of AI implementation, whilst understanding the business value
How an AI policy can mitigate risk and empower the business
Manvi Madan, Manager Data & Insights, Port of Auckland
4:00
Panel: Doing AI Responsibly: From Removing Bias to Strengthening Customer Trust
Understanding data privacy in AI and building trust with your users
Reducing the risk of data breaches and implementing strict access controls
Strategies to prevent bias and discrimination and establish clear accountability for AI systems
Moderator: Denise Carter-Bennett, Security Architect, Network For Learning (N4L) and Co-Chair of New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS)
Tejashwini Singh Verma, IT Security Governance Specialist, Tower Insurance
Mazen Kassis, Head of Data & Analytics, Foodstuffs North Island
Yu Cho Gan, Technology Assurance Lead, Fletcher Building