In this episode, we sit down with Christine Gadsby, Chief Security Advisor at BlackBerry, as she explores why mobile espionage has become a critical national security threat in Australia and globally. Christine unpacks the mounting risks posed by outdated telco infrastructure, the vulnerability of mobile communications, and the rapid evolution of attacker tactics—fueled by AI, automation, and the expansive attack surface created by free messaging apps. She highlights the real-world impact of scams, cultural differences in social engineering, and the challenges faced by both consumers and organizations in protecting sensitive information.

Christine Gadsby is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for BlackBerry Secure Communications. With over 20 years of experience in mobile and information security, Christine is known for her strategic vision and leadership skills, with a proven track record of developing and implementing robust strategies that protect organizations from evolving risks and digital threats – particularly in the areas of communications security and critical event management.

She is a sought-after panelist, moderator, and keynote speaker with several awards for challenging security mindsets and leading Diversity efforts, including Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, Power 100 Women in Security, and Top 10 Women Leading Cybersecurity. She is a well-known contributor, including RSA, CES, Black Hat and has been quoted in notable media outlets Fox News, CBS, Yahoo, MSN, CSO Magazine, CyberScoop, and Dark Reading.

Joe Cozzupoli is a Principal Security Advisor / Field CISO at Cosive with a focus on helping clients operationalise Cyber Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to reduce risk and deliver measurable business outcomes. With over 20 years in cyber security, Joe has led strategy and delivery for enterprises and government, translating board priorities into executable security programs and aligning identity, data protection, and cloud controls with organisational goals. Equally comfortable in the boardroom and at the whiteboard, he bridges business, architecture, and operations across Australia and internationally.

Prior to joining Cosive, Joe held senior roles at Microsoft, Citrix, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco where he focused on AI and Data Security, cloud security, risk management, and executive engagement. He has served as a Virtual CISO and Security Architecture Advisor for complex transformations, including industrial and mining clients undergoing separation programs and Azure cloud migrations. Joe works extensively with Australian frameworks and regulations including the ACSC Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234, the SOCI Act, the PSPF, and ISO/IEC 27001, and partners with boards, CISOs, and delivery teams to operationalise pragmatic controls. A committed mentor to the next generation of practitioners, Joe has also completed ISACA training in AI Governance, AI Risk, and Auditing AI.

In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Marie Paterson, a profound risk executive, to explore the evolving role of the Chief Risk Officer and the changing face of risk management. Anne-Marie shares her perspective on how risk now has a real seat at the C-suite table, emphasising the shift from being a business roadblock to serving as an enabler of strategy. She addresses the traditional stereotypes of risk professionals, contrasts conservative legacy approaches with the need for creativity and relevance, and highlights the increasing focus on non-financial risks such as conduct, reputation, and operational challenges—especially in light of rapidly advancing technologies like AI. Anne-Marie also provides insights into Australia’s regulatory landscape, discusses the balance between regulation and innovation, and underscores the importance of fostering a proactive risk culture throughout organisations.

Blending legal expertise with executive leadership to deliver risk transformation and regulatory uplift at scale.

Anne-Marie Paterson is a risk executive and former legal partner with more than two decades of experience spanning risk management, governance, and legal services. Beginning her career in top-tier law firms before founding and leading her own practice, Anne-Marie has gone on to hold senior executive roles across ASX-listed companies and the financial services sector. Recognised as both a strategist and a problem-solver, she has built and led teams that deliver lasting impact in risk management, compliance, legal services, and organisational integrity.

Anne-Marie has shaped enterprise-wide risk culture strategies recognised by APRA, designed whistleblowing and investigation frameworks for ASX-listed companies, and steered some of the largest regulatory uplift programs in the financial services sector. Her career highlights include establishing AMP’s inaugural Group Integrity Office, uplifting governance for Colonial First State post-demerger, and most recently leading Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s largest multi-stream risk transformation program.

Equally comfortable in the boardroom and at the front line of crisis management, Anne-Marie is known for her values-based leadership, her ability to influence stakeholders from directors to regulators, and her focus on embedding sustainable change. A qualified lawyer, and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she is also a regular keynote speaker on risk, governance, and whistleblowing.

In this episode, we sit down with Brad Jones, CISO at Snowflake, as he unpacks the evolving challenges of securing AI deployments and defending against large language model (LLM) powered attacks.

Brad explores the complexities enterprises face in keeping up with the rapid pace of AI innovation, especially as traditional policy frameworks struggle to adapt. He outlines the growing use of LLMs in both consumer and enterprise environments, the unique risks of agentic workflows, and the blurred boundaries between public and private AI deployments.

He also highlights the increased sophistication of social engineering threats fueled by LLMs and discusses strategies for observability, governance, and keeping security teams ahead of the curve in a fast-changing landscape.

Brad serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and has been with the company since 2023. Prior to joining Snowflake, Brad was the CISO and VP of Information Security at Seagate for over six years. Before his tenure at Seagate, Brad oversaw Information Security at Synopsys and SanDisk. Additionally, he has actively participated in a number of customer advisory boards and is currently part of the CISO Advisor Council at NightDragon. Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.

In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Vadlamudi, Senior Vice President of Product Security at Salesforce, as he explores how organisations can build secure foundations for agentic AI. Prashant offers a holistic view of agentic AI, highlighting its shift from simple generative models to autonomous agents capable of reasoning, sequencing complex tasks, and performing actions—while emphasising the productivity benefits and the imperative for strong trust and security principles. The conversation covers the balance between fostering innovation and maintaining robust governance and security, the evolving nature of guardrails as AI models mature, and the importance of ongoing policy updates to keep pace with rapid technological changes. Prashant also discusses Salesforce’s approach to deploying AI responsibly, the role of trust metrics such as bias and hallucination scores, the necessity for data governance as the backbone of AI strategies, and the shared responsibility between providers and customers to ensure that agentic AI operates securely and transparently.

Prashant Vadlamudi is a strategic leader with two decades of experience driving transformative information security and compliance initiatives. As Senior Vice President of Product Security at Salesforce, he is responsible for safeguarding the company’s products and ensuring adherence to global standards. His career is marked by pivotal leadership roles, including Vice President of Information Security and Cloud Compliance at Cisco, where he established robust security baselines for SaaS offerings, and Director of Technology GRC at Adobe, where he architected the Adobe Common Controls Framework (CCF), a cornerstone of their global trust strategy. Prashant’s expertise spans cloud security, global certifications, and data-driven risk management, allowing him to navigate and mitigate complex security challenges in today’s dynamic landscape. He utilises a risk-based approach to decision-making and focuses on operational efficiency. He has experience in team development and mentoring, with individuals he has mentored holding security leadership positions across the industry. His professional experience includes strategic planning, technical implementation, and team management within the field of information security.

In this episode, we sit down with Emilio Escobar, Chief Information Security Officer at Datadog, as he explores the evolving definition of the modern CISO and what it means to lead security programs in today’s technology-driven organisations. Emilio delves into the transition of CISOs from traditional audit and IT backgrounds to deeply technical and business-savvy leaders, emphasising the importance of being part of the C-suite and understanding both regulatory and technological risks. We discuss the growing need for CISOs to embrace failure as part of innovation, the increasing accountability and liability facing security leaders, and the shift in expectations as companies fine-tune their search for security executives with both operational expertise and business acumen. Emilio also shares his views on the “technical enough” debate within the industry, the potential splitting of the CISO role, and the value of fostering trust and adaptability in security leadership.

Emilio Escobar is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at observability and security company Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG). With two decades of experience in Information Security and Compliance, Emilio has worked at large enterprises, medium-sized companies, and government organizations. Before Datadog, Emilio served as the VP of Information Security for Hulu, where he played a pivotal role in setting up key security functions. Prior to that, Emilio worked for PlayStation, where he built and ran the software security teams. Emilio’s unique approach to security and compliance has always prioritized partnerships and people—hiring the right talent to build the processes, procedures, and technologies that unite Security, Engineering, and Operations teams. Emilio holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Puerto Rico.

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Morin, Chief Security Officer and Vice President of Product Engineering at Genetec, as he shares his insights on the critical importance of moving beyond a “checkbox” approach to incident response, emphasising the value of regular tabletop exercises and fostering genuine security muscle memory within teams. He highlights the convergence between physical security and cybersecurity, arguing for a unified approach that bridges silos and enhances both protection and response capabilities. Christian also reflects on the growing risks posed by connected IoT and OT devices, the challenges of asset inventory, and the cultural shifts required to improve cyber awareness.

Christian Morin is the Chief Security Officer at Genetec. With over 20 years of experience in IT, telecommunications and physical security industries, Chris has a keen ability to anticipate technological trends and drive meaningful organizational growth. He is a multidisciplinary business leader, having managed the Operations, Customer Service, Sales Engineering, Technical Support, Professional Services, and IT Teams since joining Genetec in 2002. Chris’ executive leadership continues to support the strategic direction and success of the company.

In this episode, we sit down with Marco Pereira, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cybersecurity at Capgemini, as he explores the looming risk posed by quantum computing to current encryption standards. Marco breaks down what could happen the day encryption breaks—referred to as “Q Day”—and highlights why the urgency to prepare for quantum threats is so critical, especially given the uncertainty about when this shift might occur. He discusses the widespread reliance on RSA-based encryption, the potential for a sudden cyber ‘Armageddon’ if organisations are not proactive, and the immense challenge of transitioning global digital infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography. Marco also addresses the current lack of urgency and crypto expertise in the industry, emphasises the need for crypto agility, and draws parallels to the rapid adoption challenges seen with cloud computing and AI.

Marco is an industry-recognised cybersecurity thought leader and strategist with over 25 years of leadership and hands-on experience. He has a proven track record of successfully implementing highly complex, large-scale IT transformation projects. Known for his visionary approach, Marco has been instrumental in shaping and executing numerous strategic cybersecurity initiatives. Marco holds a master’s degree in information systems and computer engineering, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). His unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen enables him to bridge the gap between technology and strategy, driving innovation and achieving organisational goals.

In this episode, we sit down with John Hultquist, Chief Analyst at Mandiant Intelligence, now part of Google Cloud, as he shares his insights on Australia’s evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. John explores the increasing complexity and velocity of threats, spotlighting both nation-state actors—particularly from China—and financially motivated cybercriminal groups like Scattered Spider. He addresses the psychological and structural drivers behind rising attacks, including the troubling pattern of minors engaging in increasingly aggressive cybercrime. The discussion further examines the targeting of critical sectors such as healthcare, the growing use of advanced techniques to evade detection, and the influence of geopolitics and emerging technologies like AI on intelligence operations.

John Hultquist – Chief Analyst, Mandiant Threat Intelligence

John Hultquist serves as the Chief Analyst at Mandiant Intelligence, now part of Google Cloud. In this senior leadership role, he oversees global threat intelligence operations—tracking cyber espionage, hacktivism, ransomware, and state-aligned threat actors. He regularly advises C-suite and public-sector leaders on cyber risk strategy and prioritisation.

John’s unique background—spanning military intelligence, U.S. government service, private sector leadership, and real-time cyber conflict analysis—positions him as one of the most respected voices in global threat intelligence. He brings a strategic mindset focused equally on technical insights, geopolitical awareness, and operational impact.

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Norton, Board Director at ISACA, and Rob Clyde, Crypto Quantique and past ISACA Board Chair, as they discuss the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity and how professionals can prepare for imminent change. Jamie shares insights from a recent ISACA global survey revealing that 95% of organizations lack a quantum computing roadmap, highlighting both a general awareness of the concept and a significant gap in practical action. Rob emphasizes the urgency of understanding and adopting new post-quantum cryptography standards, noting the risks posed by “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks and the likelihood of nation states leading the charge in exploiting quantum capabilities. Together, they explore the need for continuous education, the evolving skills landscape—including the increasing value of quantum and AI literacy, and practical first steps organisations should take to assess risk, build strategy, and transition critical assets to post-quantum security measures.

Rob Clyde, Chairman, Crypto Quantique, and past ISACA board chair

Rob Clyde is a distinguished cybersecurity and technology leader with over three decades of experience in executive, board, and advisory roles. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Crypto Quantique, a company specialising in quantum-driven IoT cybersecurity solutions. He is also the Executive Chair of White Cloud Security and a long-term board member of ISACA, where he previously held the position of Chair.

Rob’s career includes notable positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Symantec, CEO of Adaptive Computing, and co-founder of Axent Technologies. As Managing Director of Clyde Consulting LLC, he provides strategic advisory services to cybersecurity software companies. Rob is also a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and holds the NACD Directorship Certification.

A frequent speaker at global cybersecurity conferences, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to discussions on digital trust, governance and emerging technologies.

Jamie Norton, ISACA Board Director

Jamie Norton is a leading cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience across government, commercial and international sectors. He is Chief Information Security Officer at Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and Board Director at ISACA. He is a Partner at McGrathNicol, where he advises executives and boards on cyber risk, resilience and strategic performance. Jamie also serves on the Advisory Board of Avertro, a cybersecurity start-up focused on informed, data-driven decision-making around cyber resilience and AI safety. He previously held leadership roles at NEC, Tenable, Check Point and the World Health Organisation.

Jamie is the former Chief Information Security Officer at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), one of Australia’s largest federal agencies. He has chaired and contributed to numerous interdepartmental and industry committees on cyber strategy, and represented Australia at international government forums on cybercrime. He holds degrees in accounting and IT from the Australian National University and is a respected speaker and media commentator.