Sydney Committee Members 

Branch Executive

Branko Ninkovic

Branko Ninkovic is the founder and Executive Director of Dragonfly Technologies, a thriving cyber security practice servicing Australia’s most security conscious ASX listed organisations. Dragonfly helps clients in diverse business areas such as Health Care, Federal Law Enforcement, Retailing, Banking, Finance and Taxation.

Branko has over 20 years’ experience specialising in cyber security. Over this time, through Dragonfly, has worked with many well-known and trusted brands to build in their cyber defences to protect, detect and respond to data breaches.

Branko is known for his innovative and collaborative approach, a key to his success is his ability to develop strong, enduring partnerships which are outcomes driven, providing value to all involved. Branko is also a knowledgeable and engaging speaker on cybersecurity and business who has spoken at numerous events. Branko looks forward to extending his capabilities to further benefit the AISA community and its members.

Committee Members

Laith Shahin

Laith is a Senior Business Development Manager at PS&C Security | HackLabs having joined them early 2016. He focuses on acquiring strategic accounts with the goal of helping organisations identify their risks and building a roadmap to improve their overall security posture. Laith is highly knowledgeable in the areas of Penetration Testing, Social Engineering and Security Awareness Training. Having been an AISA Sydney Branch Committee member since 2015, Laith is passionately eager to continuously learn and contribute to the industry as a whole. He assists in organised regular monthly branch meetings and assisting AISA in any areas required. 

Laura Lees

Laura has over 20 years experience in Information Technology focusing on Cyber Security for the past 14 years including senior positions in Banking and Finance Security teams. She joined the AISA Sydney Branch committee in 2008. As an active member she has helped organise National conferences and Annual Member's Lunches along with regular branch meetings.

Outside of AISA, Laura is the Manager Cyber Strategy and Governance for IAG working in the Cyber Security Group.