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Vannessa Van Beek, or “V” for short, is a Cyber Security Executive with Avanade. Vannessa has been a trailblazer in the cybersecurity sector for over twenty years in organisations such as Telstra, EXC, nbn, and now Avanade. Throughout her career, Vannessa has drawn on her experience in law, business, and psychology to inspire and support her teams to achieve excellence through innovation and resilience.

In this episode, Vannessa discusses how to build strong teams and empower them to thrive in the incredibly high-pressure world of cybersecurity. She breaks down why she is an advocate for wellness initiatives in the cybersecurity sector and the importance of cultivating a workplace culture that supports the physical and mental health of the team. And she answers the big question: what can organisations do to prioritise the wellbeing of their teams?

 

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Vannessa Van Beek on LinkedIn

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Nigel Hedges is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Kmart. With over two decades of experience, Nigel is a wealth of cybersecurity knowledge and is responsible for protecting Kmart's digital assets and customer data from evolving threats. 

In this episode, Nigel explains the importance of diverse teams, including neurodiversity, and the impact of working with different thinking styles. He also breaks down why cyber needs to be able to talk the language of business, and the benefits of giving CISOs a seat at the table when communicating with boards. Plus, Nigel explores the different types of models for security operation centres, and shares why he thinks security operations are so similar to the brakes on a car.  

 

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Nigel Hedges on LinkedIn 

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Stephen Bennett is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Domino's Pizza Enterprises. Stephen has extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity industries, with his current role seeing him manage Domino's cybersecurity functions across 13 regions and over 3,700 stores. 

In this episode, Stephen dives deeper into his insights into the future of the cybersecurity industry. He explains how he uses metrics to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity operations within his team, and how he's embracing AI to improve his workflow and safeguard data. 

This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Stephen. Check out our previous episode, to hear Stephen share the story of how he fell into cybersecurity, and explain how he stays up-to-date in the ever-changing cybersecurity industry. 

 

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Stephen Bennett on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Stephen Bennett is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Domino's Pizza Enterprises. A proud security 'nerd', Stephen has extensive experience in the technology and cybersecurity industries, with his current role seeing him manage Domino's cybersecurity functions across 13 regions and over 3,700 stores. 

In this episode, Stephen shares his story of falling into the cybersecurity industry, and explains how he stays up to date in this ever-changing industry. He also breaks down his thoughts on automation and the ever-increasing presence of AI in the cyber industry. Plus, Stephen explains what a 'nerd day' is at Domino's, and how it's helping to reshape their cybersecurity practices. 

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Stephen. Listen out for our next episode, where Stephen dives deeper into his thoughts on the future of cybersecurity. 

 

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Stephen Bennett on LinkedIn

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Vasu Jakkal is the CVP of Microsoft for Security, Compliance, Identity, and Privacy. Typically based in San Francisco, Vasu recently visited Microsoft ANZ to talk to partners and customers about important topics like navigating data security and understanding the influence of AI.

In this episode, Vasu explains Microsoft's recent 20 billion dollar milestone in their cybersecurity sector, and what it means to do more with less. She also reflects on her time in Australia, and the importance of data protection to Australian customers. Plus, Vasu performs her very first successful Tim Tam Slam to celebrate her time in Australia.

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Helaine Leggat is a Victorian Supreme Court Lawyer, as well as a cyber expert. She is currently the Non-executive Director of CI-ISAC Australia, and Co-chair of the Australian Women in Security Network. Throughout her career, Helaine has worked with law firms in 50 countries around the world, as well as assisted governments and the private sector, specialising in strategic support in legal compliance.

We are also joined by guest host Farah Chamseddine, who is a Cyber Security Architect at Microsoft Australia. 

In this episode, Helaine explains the challenges and opportunities of the recently developed Security of Critical Infrastructure legislation, which is now in effect across Australia. She breaks down what this means for stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand, and shares what businesses need to do to be up-to-date with these recent changes. 

 

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Helaine Leggat LinkedIn 

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