Shamane Tan

Shamane Tan, an esteemed cybersecurity influencer and Chief Growth Officer, has made a profound impact collaborating with global industry leaders to build corporate security strategies. She has sought out top industry leaders from all around the world to share their own stories and learnings with her audience. Shamane’s journey is marked by extensive engagement with C-Suite executives and directors, leveraging a unique blend of technical expertise and commercial insight to drive organisational resilience and growth. 

Named as one of IFSEC’s Global Top 20 Influencers in Cybersecurity and the 2020 Winner of the highly commended ASWN Award for ‘The One to Watch’, Shamane’s contributions extend far beyond her roles at Sekuro, where she chairs the advisory board and leads the CxO tribe meetings. Her expertise spans cyber resilience programs, executive communication, and digital transformation, complemented by a passionate advocacy for fearless innovation, artificial intelligence, ESG, and sustainability initiatives.

As a TEDx speaker, Shamane has captivated audiences across six countries with her compelling talks on topics such as digital resilience, leadership insights, and cybersecurity strategies. Her popular series, 'Coffee with the C-Suite', serves as a pivotal platform where she shares illuminating stories from conversations with renowned industry leaders, from the former U.S. President Obama's first Chief Information Security Officer to an ex-FBI Chief, NASA agent, and the world's very first Chief Security Officer.

Shamane’s thought leadership is exemplified through her authorship, with three acclaimed books to her name: ‘Building a Cyber Resilient Business: A Handbook for Executives and Boards’, featured prominently in Forbes; ‘Cyber Monday & the Day After’, achieving bestseller status across the US, UK, and Australia; and ‘Cyber Risk Leaders: Global C-Suite Insights – Leadership and Influence in the Cyber Age. These works provide insights from over a hundred CxOs, offering invaluable guidance on navigating corporate challenges and fostering effective partnerships.

Beyond her literacy achievements, Shamane’s impact is also felt through community leadership initiatives. She founded the Cyber Risk meetup, a vibrant community spanning seven cities with 4,000 members, and chairs an international tribe of 150 top CISO and CIO leaders. Her advocacy for cyber risk professionals is steadfast, continually inspiring innovation and growth within the industry.

Shamane Tan’s dedication to advancing cybersecurity and business leadership has earned her widespread acclaim and positioned her as a trusted voice in the global arena of cybersecurity strategy and resilience.