Cyber Security Threat Scenario Response Simulation Workshop

Events

01 June, 2022

Cyber Security Threat Scenario Response Simulation Workshop

AISNSW ICT Management and Leadership Conference
1 June | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Join us for a K-12 schools tabletop exercise workshop, presented by AARNet in collaboration with cyber security advisory BDO.

If you are attending the 2022 AISNSW ICT Management and Leadership conference, we invite you to join us for this tabletop exercise workshop, presented by AARNet in collaboration with cyber security advisory BDO.

With cyber security concerns prevalent in the K-12 school sector, this scenario-based workshop offers a simulated real-world situation where participants representing key areas within an educational institution react to events as they unfold in a classroom setting.

These sessions aim to create an immersive training environment where participants meet realistic cyber threat challenges and get real-time feedback as they progress, with the scenario unfolding to reflect the participants' choices.

We will be running two of these sessions, and space is extremely limited. We recommend you arrive early to avoid missing out.

Session 1: June 1 at 11 am - 1 pm AEST
Session 2: June 1 at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm AEST

You can also chat to the AARNet team at stand 44 during the conference.

AARNet Cyber Security solutions

AARNet's portfolio of integrated cyber security services is designed to help our customers detect and manage cyber threats and improve the security posture of the sector. Our solutions are purpose built for the research and education sector to help protect your campus networks, online assets, information and people.

BDO Australia – Cyber Advisory

BDO can help you achieve cyber resilience by providing tailored cyber security services, focusing on your specific operating model, technical demands, regulatory environment and industry dynamics. We can help you understand your cyber risks and implement cyber resilience strategies to minimise the impact of a cyber attack on your business.

Meet the panel

Our team has extensive experience with developing cyber security services and procedures, and dealing with cyber threat incidents.

Jo Sam

Security Governance Manager | AARNet

Jo joined AARNet as the Security Governance Manager in 2020, and is responsible for managing cyber security governance, risk and compliance. Her role is to maintain AARNet’s IT Security Policy and supporting standards as well as working with the business to ensure compliance with the policy and standards. She also performs risks assessments, internal security reviews, vendor security reviews provides security awareness training.

Prior to AARNet, Jo worked as a Security Partner at Australia’s largest telecommunication company where her role was to partner with the business to advise them how to better manage their IT security risks and drive security outcomes as part of strategic initiatives.

She previously worked at a Big 4 professional services firm delivering consulting services in IT security controls reviews, change management assessments, risk assessments, SOX compliance reviews, compliance obligations and relationship management with 3rd party service providers.

Ross Widdows

Partner, Advisory, Cyber Security | BDO Australia

Ross is a cyber security and technology Partner in BDO’s Sydney Advisory practice. With over 15 years of experience, Ross has worked worldwide, including operational roles across industry and providing consulting services at professional firms in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.

In his role at BDO, Ross leads the Cyber Security team, which provides cyber security, data governance, technology risk, and GRC services.

Ross has supported some of Australia’s most successful established organisations and start-ups in achieving confidence in their cyber strategies, thus allowing them to focus on their business goals with confidence. Through this, he has developed a strong network of contacts at the Board and senior level across the cyber security space and more broadly across multiple industry sectors and with regulators.

With a strong background in cyber security, Ross’s core expertise lies in helping organisations identify and protect their essential information assets and develop fit-for-purpose cyber strategies and control environments.

Michael Browning

ICT Services Manager | Newcastle Grammar School

Michael Browning is an IT professional who has worked in the Wintel space across a broad range of corporate organisations from large multi-nationals like Vodafone and Hewlett-Packard to MSP providers in Sydney and Newcastle.

He has been working in the Education space for the past 6 years.