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Kylie English
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.
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Carter Smith
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
Jessica Clarence
Jessica Clarence is an Assistant Director in the Government Uplift section of the Australian Signals Directorate. Ms Clarence assists in the development of initiatives to improve government cyber security, and is the program lead on multiple industry/government initiatives to uplift incident detection and monitoring capabilities in government. Ms Clarence leads some of ASD's technical input on strategic government cyber security initiatives.
Libby O
Libby O isn’t a cyber expert - but she is an expert in something every cyber professional needs: translating complex, technical ideas into messages that generate action.
As a strategist and leadership coach, she works with CEOs, boards, and burntout managers to simplify the complicated, humanise the technical, and make strategy stick.
She’s the odd one out in this line-up - no acronyms, no code, just powerful tips and tools IT professionals can use at work (and at home) to get better results. Libby teaches practical skills you’ll use for life.
Daniel Henderson
Not just a BDM, Daniel is an emotionally aware people-person who seeks connection beyond the surface layer. A seasoned veteran of the creative fields, with ongoing commitments to the global music scene, to becoming a regular face within the IT & Cyber landscape, he has utilised this experience across a wide range of people and cultures to develop a deep understanding of the human experience.
No stranger to navigating the complexities of the corporate landscape as a neurodivergent person, he is a staunch advocate for embracing alternate and critical thinkers, welcoming solution seeking minds and helping anyone from CEOs to students in understanding how to tackle the challenges which they may face.
From Vendor to MSP, with a focus on cyber security, Daniel’s passion extends to helping people understand exposure to cyber security risk, imploring people to consider not only the financial, but the psychological impact of an attack.