Securing Success: Integrating Cyber Security Into Project Management | March Chapter Event

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OVERVIEW

This event in collaboration with the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), presents a panel of experienced, hands-on professionals in cyber security and project management who will navigate these two seemingly 'conflicting' domains. It is a fascinating exploration of cyber security requirements within project management.

Drawing on experience from both lenses, the panel discussion will deliberate on the value of cyber security as a project gateway, the importance of business buy-in on cyber risk management before the initiation of a project or program of works, and how cyber security can be managed effectively and add value within a project.

The panel will also discuss the various roles in cyber security and how they can complement the multiple phases of the project lifecycle.

PANEL INTRODUCTION

Moderator: Jasmine O'Reilly | Founder & Managing Director, The Outlier Group | Connect Now!

Panelist:

Kat McCrabb | Managing Director, Flame Tree Cyber | Connect Now!
Ghia Assanova | Project Manager, Cyber Security, Energy Sector & Non-Executive Director, PMI Queensland | Connect Now!
Peter Clissold | Southern Hemisphere Lead Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security, GHD | Connect Now!
Richard Sims | Executive Director, Division 5 | Connect Now!

Speakers

Ghia Assanova

Cyber Security Project Manager, Energy Sector

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghianova/

Ghia Assanova is an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager specialising in delivering robust security solutions and projects based on compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, Essential 8 and the Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF). She works within critical infrastructure driving projects focused on security architecture, threat and risk assessment, operation technology, and Microsoft Security Tools. In addition to her professional endeavours, she has served as the Secretary of the PMI Queensland Chapter for the last 4 years, enjoys spending time with her family and meeting new people.

Richard Sims

Executive Director, Division 5

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-s-8ab57654/

Richard has spent much of his career providing security consulting services across a variety of roles and industries, including state and local government, and large enterprise. He has delivered numerous testing, security architecture reviews, maturity gap analysis, and process mapping projects. He has also performed Threat Risk Assessments for the implementation of business process software and modelling of managed service providers. Beyond the business, Richard is involved in local cyber communities and actively contributes to the BSides Brisbane Cyber Security conference, having built and programmed a hackable arcade machine as a fun and innovative challenge for conference participants.

Peter Clissold

Southern Hemisphere Lead Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security GHD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclissold/

Peter has over twenty-eight years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA, process control, information systems, industrial network design, and deployment. Peter is passionate about helping owners and operators of critical infrastructure to improve the security of their operational assets through a unique combination of skills including assessing functional safety risks, cyber security management, design and implementation, and industrial automation and process control design. Peter has worked across many industries, including the water, energy, and transport sectors, and has worked closely with organisations to identify weaknesses in their automation strategies, including cyber security threats and helped those organisations provide a more secure, robust operational environment helping them to achieve their mission and continue to provide essential services to their customers.

Kat McCrabb

Managing Director, Flame Tree Cyber

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-m-ftc/

Kat is a cyber security professional with over 15 years of experience working across government, education, and not-for-profit sectors. She has served as a CISO and risk manager and is passionate about contributing to the industry by sharing insights and research. Flame Tree Cyber offers comprehensive cyber security services tailored to the needs of government agencies, critical infrastructure providers, educational institutions, and small to medium businesses.

Jasmine O'Reilly

Founder and Managing Director Outlier Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-o-reilly/

Jasmine O’Reilly is the Founder and Managing Director of The Outlier Group, a boutique business consultancy redefining Project and Change Management. With over 15 years of experience in industries such as healthcare, IT, and the not-for-profit sector, Jasmine is passionate about inspiring change, fostering innovation and helping organisations navigate complexity in business projects through a unique "people-first" approach. Jasmine brings to her role as Moderator extensive Project, Change and Stakeholder Management experience working alongside IT and Cyber Security teams.

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