Dilip Samji
Dilip Samji is the Director of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics for DRC Australia, Pty. He holds a Master of Information Systems Security and second Master in Cyber Security From Charles Sturt University and a Certified Forensics Examiner (CFCE) from IACIS (USA). Dilip’s vast knowledge has been developed over 38 years in IT and his career has spanned in Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, South America and Australia.
Dilip specializes in Data Recovery, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, currently supervises a Digital Forensic investigations team, involving matters that range from bullying emails, IP theft, divorce, financial crime, disgruntled employee, disclosure of confidential information, Cybercrime, assisting Lawyers and Barristers on both Civil and Criminal litigation as well testifying in the Sydney District , Local Court and ASIC - ASIC - Australian Securities and Investments Commission as Expert Witness.
Michelle Gatsi
Michelle is a Technology Consultant within the Cybersecurity – Financial Services Practice at EY. Currently, she specialises in Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk, Compliance and Resilience (more commonly known as Governance, Risk & Compliance).
Michelle completed her Criminology and Social Science studies at Western Sydney University, followed by a Professional Certificate in Cyber Security Risk Management, which she attained from Harvard University in 2021. She has since taken great strides to develop her career and make her mark in the industry.Since joining EY in February 2022, Michelle has participated in many client-facing engagements and contributed to several internal projects, including the University of New South Wales/EY Sandbox Program & Showcase. She regularly contributes to the Australian Women in Security Magazine and was recently nominated for the “One to Watch in IT Security” Award ahead of the 2022 Australian Women in Security Awards.
Michelle continues to acknowledge the help and support of many professionals within the industry who have mentored and guided her in her journey. Michelle desires to contribute to the growth of the cybersecurity industry, particularly on the topic of diversity and inclusion, as this area is very passionate about. Michelle believes that as an AISA Committee member, she will have more opportunities to connect other rising cyber professionals with the strong support network they need to break into the industry and flourish in their cyber careers. Michelle also enjoys spending her rare quiet moments at the beach, riding horses and playing tennis.
Jeff Whitton, FAICD, CDPSE
Jeff is an adept technology and cyber security industry subject, matter expert. He has worked in the ICT and cyber security industry for forty years in C-suit Executive and Board level roles, successfully leading technology and innovation companies in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he is an experienced board member and chair expert in board meeting processes, governance and regulatory compliance. Currently, he serves as a non-executive and executive director and chair on several not-for-profits, public, government and higher education boards. He is a founding director of Yirigaa, an Indigenous Cyber Security and Technology company. The Yirigaa mission is to maximise genuine outcomes for First Australians and other diverse groups in the critical areas of Cyber Security, Data Sciences, and Software Development.
Other Industry related roles:
• Ambassador, Cyber Security, NSW Department of Investment,
• Short Course Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney in cyber security for company directors.
• Mentor and Instructor work-integrated learning programs with Macquarie University Cyber Security Master Degree students.
• Executive Member, Infrastructure committee of the board of trustees, Western Sydney University.
Nivedita Newar
Nivedita (Nivi) Newar is Head of Cyber Security Strategy & Governance at the University of New South Wales. She is responsible for developing, delivering and overseeing enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, risk management, enterprise security architecture, controls assurance, security awareness, compliance, and strategy. She is in a senior leadership position and directly reports to the CISO.
Nivi has previously worked at Vodafone for four years as an Enterprise Security Strategy & Architecture Lead. She helped develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise cyber security management program. Nivi’s educational qualifications include Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication and MBA in IT (Specialising in Networking, Infrastructure & Security). She has been a continuous learning enthusiast, and her industry certifications CISSP, SABSA, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, AWS-Cloud Practitioner, CCSK, TOGAF and ITIL. She was a finalist for Australia’s Most Outstanding Women in IT security at the 2021 Australia Women in Security Awards.
Simona Dimovski
Simona Dimovski is Head of Security and Technology at Genworth Australia.Simona is a strategic leader with extensive knowledge of how technology enables the customer experience and facilitates growth of business value. She has a wealth of expertise across the Information Management and Technology sector and a diverse background in both corporate and government settings across the banking, aviation, energy and local government services. Simona has 20 years of expertise in enabling strategic delivery across technology and business functions. She has a proven track record of driving the successful delivery of large scale transformation programs.
As a people leader, Simona drives cultural change with a growth mindset and prides herself on providing a coaching approach to ensure that both the team and the individual achieve their full potential.
Joss Howard
Joss is a Partner in a Sydney advisory practice, providing cyber strategy and risk consultancy to a wide range of Australian Government and Corporate organisations. Joss is an experienced and passionate cyber security professional who has over 25 years’ experience in a variety of cyber security areas, helping boards, senior managers, and their security teams in identifying and implementing pragmatic cyber resiliency. Joss honed her skills and capability during her time in the military, finance, corporate and professional services, which has seen her work around the world, with globally recognised companies. Joss specialises in security strategy development, cyber risk reduction helping her clients to achieve a secure business growth. She holds Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP), Certified Information Security Management Professional (CISMP) certificates and is an Associate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
Jay Mukherjee
Jay Mukherjee is an enterprise-wide transformation leader, technology strategist, and a Harvard Business School graduate. Not only has Jay successfully steered massive IT efforts spanning multiple continents within multiple industries, but he has become an expert in creating business-led technology roadmaps—by deeply understanding the corporate vision and aligning stakeholder interests—and then effectively rallying teams to deliver.
Jay is currently working as the CTO for Micro Focus ANZ, a current member of AISA and a strong advocate for a robust cyber resilience framework. Jay in his current role for Micro Focus ANZ built strategic relationships to spread awareness of shifting technology needs and best practices in DevSecOps, SRE and Cyber Intelligence/Resilience. Jay is extremely passionate about promoting best practices to accelerate development time, reducing costs in DevOps lifecycle while building an effective cyber resiliency throughout the digital transformation journey. Jay is part of the global Harvard alumni association and a member of Harvard Club of Australia. Jay lives in Sydney, thoroughly enjoys playing soccer and golf and is an avid motor bike enthusiast.
Jasmine McCrudden
Jasmine is a community-driven cyber security recruitment consultant, working with Australia’s top cyber professionals and helping match talent to the right opportunities. Armed with a 7-year tenure in the telecom industry, Jasmine brings a well-rounded skill set including strong communication, leadership abilities, and security awareness, adding depth to her expertise. A staple in the cyber community, Jasmine is often seen attending, running, or speaking at webinars and meetups. Jasmine’s approach is driven by her passion for uplifting women in the industry, and her desire to help individuals progress in their careers while bridging the skills shortage gap.
Reece Corbett-Wilkins
Reece is well regarded for his ability to advise boards and other senior members in the executive, legal, IT, risk management and public relations functions to navigate Australia’s complex cyber landscape. Reece and the wider team have helped thousands of entities respond to incidents, including some of Australia's most prominent and industry-wide cyber events in recent times, including several supply-chain attacks and multi-party-data-breaches. Reece is often sought after for his privacy and technology subject matter expertise, crisis management experience, and strong relationships with non-legal incident response partners, law enforcement bodies, government agencies, and other industry stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes. He routinely advises on incident preparedness and resilience strategies to address cyber risks as well as on third party IT liability claims, consumer claims, regulatory investigations, and recovery actions. It is this end-to-end experience which informs Reece’s approach to managing a cyber crisis.