Government Cyber Security Showcase Federal
Registration and Networking Coffee
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (50 mins)
Opening from Public Sector Network
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM (15 mins)
Chair Opening - Presented by Thales
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)
Ministerial Address
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)
National Office of Cyber Security - Insights from major cyber incidents and exercises
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)
- Cybersecurity incidents from the last 12 months
- Australian cyber security - where we are and what’s next.
- Strengthening collaboration between government, industry and international partners.
The trust equation: Balancing innovation and security in a connected world - Presented by Fortinet
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)
Emerging cybers threats and strategic responses for Australia's Federal Government
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (30 mins)
- Addressing the vulnerabilities introduced by interconnected global supply chains and third-party vendors
- Exploring the growing threats to sensitive government and citizen data.
- Examining the evolving risks posed by generative AI technologies
Morning Tea and Networking
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM (40 mins)
Opening track chair
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM (10 mins)
Opening track chair
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM (10 mins)
Strategies to bolster female participation in the cyber workforce for optimised outcomes
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM (20 mins)
- Unlock diverse thinking to strengthen problem-solving and innovation in cybersecurity.
- Close the skills gap by tapping into an underrepresented and capable talent pool.
- Boost performance through inclusive teams proven to deliver stronger outcomes.
Proactive protection: Detecting and disrupting online threats to Australia’s most vulnerable
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM (20 mins)
- Harnessing intelligence and analytics to proactively identify, monitor and disrupt online threats targeting children across digital platforms
- Enhancing cross-agency collaboration between law enforcement and cyber teams to respond faster and more effectively
- Exploring the role of emerging technologies — including AI and encrypted data analysis — in strengthening early threat detection and prevention efforts
A new era in government security
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)
Harmonising technology, policy and people - Presented by SailPoint
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)
The future of secure digital government services
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)
- Ensuring security and usability in government digital transformation.
- Embedding security into citizen-facing digital platforms.
- Protecting sensitive government data from evolving cyber threats.
Australia as a cyber powerhouse: Leading in innovation & resilience
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)
- Positioning Australia as a leader in global cyber security.
- Investing in homegrown cybersecurity research and technology.
- Strengthening public-private partnerships to drive national resilience.
Cultivating a cyber resilient culture in the public sector
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)
Quantum threats: Preparing the public sector for the next generation of cyber challenges
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)
Securing the supply chain: Managing third-Party risk in government
12:50 PM - 1:10 PM (20 mins)
- Assessing third-party dependencies to uncover hidden vulnerabilities.
- Strengthen procurement and compliance frameworks to enforce risk controls.
- Building resilience through continuous monitoring and shared intelligence.
Building Capacity and Collaboration Amongst Like-Minded Partners: Addressing Shared Challenges and Leveraging Shared Opportunities
12:50 PM - 1:10 PM (20 mins)
- Countering threats through collaboration.
- Building resilience by focusing on adaptive responses and policies.
- Fostering innovation by illuminating risks to intellectual property and critical and emerging technologies
Lunch
1:10 PM - 2:20 PM (70 mins)
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM (60 mins)
Stopping the scam epidemic: Strategies to combat fraud and protect citizens
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM (20 mins)
- The rise of deepfake-driven scams and AI-powered fraud.
- Regulatory responses to protect citizens and businesses.
- Detection and mitigation tools to safeguard citizen data and protect networks.
Securing the supply chain: Managing third-party cyber risks - Presented by TrendMicro
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM (20 mins)
Strength in diversity: Unlocking cyber security’s full potential
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (30 mins)
- How diversity can bring fresh perspectives to security challenges.
- Why increasing gender, cultural and neurodiverse representation leads to stronger, more adaptive threat response.
- Practical steps for government to create inclusive hiring practices, career pathways and leadership opportunities.
Closing remarks
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM (10 mins)
Networking drinks
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM (60 mins)
