Travels From New South Wales
Speaker Topics
Collaboration and Information Sharing
Highlight the importance of collaboration between governments, businesses,
and cybersecurity experts in combating cyber threats.Advocate for greater
information sharing and cooperation to stay ahead of cyber adversaries.
Firewalking: Navigating Security attacks
On the 19th July 2024, In less than an hour, a software bug sent the world into
chaos. For several hours, ATMs could not dispense money, Supermarket
checkouts were offline, and passengers were stranded at Airports. What if this
had been an attack? Explore the dark world of Hackers, understand the steps
you can take to protect yourself and learn how to survive a cyber-attack.
The Human Element: Cyber Hygiene and Awareness
Stress the role of human error as a major cybersecurity vulnerability, from
falling victim to phishing scams to neglecting basic security protocols. Robust
cybersecurity training programs and the promotion of good cyber hygiene
practices among employees and individuals.
A double-edged sword
Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Models are transforming the way
we work and live, but they have also created a new arms race in the perpetual
cyber war between Attackers and Defenders. Is AI helping us win or loose the
battle?
Kate Healy
Cyber Security Visionary, Industry Leader & Passionate Advocate
Kate Healy is a powerhouse in the Australian cyber security industry, with a 25-year career spanning some of the world’s largest organisations, including Google Cloud, Telstra, IBM, Commonwealth Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore. She has set the strategy for some of Australia’s most significant security transformation projects and played pivotal roles as Interim CISO at The Lottery Corporation and Head of Risk for Standard Chartered Singapore.
Kate’s journey into cyber security began in 1998 when a university hacker plagiarised her assignment, an event that sparked a lifelong passion for protecting organisations and individuals from cyber threats. That passion has only grown, leading her to establish Empowered Cyber, a company dedicated to equipping boards, leaders, and vendors with the knowledge to make smarter security decisions and build safer, more resilient products and services.
Recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association (FAISA) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Kate brings a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and governance acumen. She has also been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, helping organisations navigate cyber risk at a strategic level.
A multi-award-winning leader, Kate was named Most Outstanding in IT Security at the Women in IT Security Awards 2024. Her career has taken her from managing security risks at global banks to advising top tech firms, giving her an unparalleled perspective from both the operator and vendor side.
Today, Kate is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, having delivered compelling talks at RSA Asia, Telstra Vantage, and Lendlease Autonomous. Her presentations cut through complexity, offering clear, actionable insights that empower organisations to take control of their cyber security strategy.
With a career built on bold leaps, from moving to Singapore at 29 to lead security for a global bank, to founding her own cyber security business, Kate embodies the belief that by making organisations and solutions safer, we make everyone safer.