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Kylie brings a strong background in public service, beginning her career with the Royal Australian Air Force before transitioning into the Defence Public Service and later moving into consulting. Throughout her career, Kylie has remained committed to serving the public good, exclusively supporting Federal and State government organisations in pursuit of a singular goal: advancing Australia’s national interests.

With over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, Kylie is a highly respected consultant known for leading high-performing teams in complex and high-risk Federal Government environments. A recognised expert in Insider Threat Programs, Kylie has been instrumental in shaping national security policy and strategy.

In addition to leading cybersecurity capabilities, Kylie has trained and mentored cyber professionals in insider threat program development, cybersecurity awareness, strategic planning, and data analytics. 

Deeply passionate about building organisational resilience, Kylie champions the integration of Enhanced Leadership as a vital element in managing insider risk.

 Carter, based in Darwin, is a seasoned security consultant with a rich background in both building and testing the security of software and networks.

Proficient in a diverse array of tools and languages, and various web application frameworks, Carter brings a comprehensive IT and development background to his work, being able to think as a developer as well as an adversary.

His security testing expertise extends across a wide spectrum of penetration testing, encompassing web applications, external and internal networks, social engineering, thick client systems, mobile applications, and even physical security domains. Whilst his focus on penetration testing, Carter has broad skills in many aspects of cybersecurity.

Passionate about Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Carter's commitment to this field is demonstrated through his appearances on the TV show HUNTED twice, and his active involvement in national Cyber Intelligence hackathons.

Carter pioneers the development of new OSINT techniques, tools and infrastructure