Luke Irwin is the Founder and Cybersecurity Strategist at Aegis Cyber, where he delivers independent, vendor-neutral advisory services — specialising in Virtual and Fractional CISO roles, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and operational resilience.
With 23+ years in tech and the last decade dedicated solely to cybersecurity, Luke helps Australian organisations strengthen their posture, meet regulatory obligations, and navigate complex risks with confidence.
His approach is shaped by a military background that includes peacekeeping operations — instilling a clear sense of mission, resilience, and protection. That perspective now informs his work helping leadership teams protect what matters most.
Luke has advised government agencies, multinationals, and mid-sized businesses on security audits, risk management, incident response readiness, and aligning cyber programs to business objectives. His role is to provide clarity, strategy, and direction without conflicts of interest.
Luke has spoken at events including: Industry forums, conferences, professional/industry development days, board meetings, networking events, industry partner workshops, member-based workshop facilitation, and other speaking engagements.
Credentials include CISSP, CISM, and a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity — all of which support his ability to turn complex cyber risks into actionable business decisions.