First published: 29 Oct 2025
Last updated: 29 Oct 2025

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We sat down with State and Territory Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to explore the shared responsibility of government, industry and individuals in strengthening Australia’s cyber security posture and resilience.

The panel features:

  • Stephanie Crowe, Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Australian Signals Directorate
  • Marie Patane, Chief Cyber Security Officer, NSW Government
  • Julian Valtas, Chief Information Security Officer, ACT Government
  • Darryn Van Someren, Acting Chief Information Security Officer, SA Government.

The conversation covers what government, businesses, organisations and cyber professionals can do to collectively take action, prioritise cyber security and build a cyber safe culture.

Watch the full video below and help build Australia’s cyber safe culture.

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