UQ Business Insight Series
CYBER SECURITY

With technology ever on the advance, can we maintain cyber security in Australia? Join our panel of cyber security experts to discuss the issues that confront business and government today and learn about the opportunities of cyber security beyond IT.

What policies has Australia developed involving cyber over the last few years and where does that leave us relative to the rest of the world? Why are so many Australian companies, people and government agencies being hacked? What should every person and/or organisation be doing right now? What does the digital world look like in five years?

• Scott Wilkie, Director ADG Global and CEO Asia Pacific, Assured Digital Group

• Dr Micheal Axelsen, Business Information Systems Lecturer, UQ Business School

• Louis Abdilla, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Content Security

• Lani Refiti, Director - Digital Trust, PwC

Panel discussion facilitated by Kristin Devitt, Managing Director, KDPR

Scott Wilkie, Co-Founder and Director
SOVEREIGN CLOUD AUSTRALIA

Scott is a reformed Wall St & Silicon Valley investment banker who “accidentally” developed a career founding technology companies and advising governments on their cyber-secure future across a range of capabilities including digital governance, cyber security, analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Scott’s diverse non-executive roles include as a Founding Director of a venture capital business, sitting on the Advisory Committee to establish the Australian cyber innovation capability and being a guest lecturer at the National Security College.

With an Australian security clearance, Scott is a globally recognised Director with extensive networks and international experience developing policy and organisational capability that supports the delivery of a digital trust model to enhance sustainability and profitability.

Dr Micheal Axelsen, Business Information Systems Lecturer
UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL

Micheal is an experienced IS professional and accountant (FCPA of CPA Australia) with fifteen years’ experience in the area of IS consulting. This experience and career includes the evaluation of IS projects, IS audit and IT management and governance. Micheal’s published research is in the areas of the use of intelligent decision aids, Information Systems (IS) audit, and Information Technology (IT) governance. Prior to receiving his PhD, Micheal chaired the IT & Management Centre of Excellence for CPA Australia. Professionally, Micheal is a Fellow of CPA Australia, and was awarded the President’s Award for contributions to the management of information systems in 2004.

Micheal has more than 15 years industry experience as a Director in an IS consulting practice with public, private, and community sector organizations as clients. He has significant experience in facilitating development programs, and currently teaches into the UQ Master of Business Administration program and the Master of Commerce program at UQ. Micheal’s professional experience as an accountant, as a Director in the area of IS Consulting, and IS research expertise provides a strong foundation for delivering engaging educational programs and business-relevant research at the UQ Business School.



Louis Abdilla, Co-Founder and Managing Director
CONTENT SECURITY

Content Security Pty Ltd, is an IT security specialist and service provider, dedicated to providing IT security solutions and consulting services that meet the specific needs of its clients – whatever their business or purpose. Content Security offers a wide suite of managed security services including penetration testing and ethical hacking services, PCI Data Security Standard and ISO 27001 compliance.

Together with Director Phil Wurth, Louis formed the company in 2000. The entrepreneurial duo has taken the firm from a small home-based business, to a thriving industry-leading company which has provided network security solutions to over 700 organisations across Australia. Content Security is among the oldest, well-established IT security specialist consultancies in Australia.

Louis has been the strategic director of the company, helping it to stay ahead of the ever-evolving online and network threats faced by its clients. Initially, just focused on providing clients with the best virus protection software on the market, in 2003 Content Security expanded its offer to the provision of a range of technical services. With this, the firm has outgrown a number of offices as its staff has expanded to meet the growing client base, and is now based in North Ryde.

Louis has come to understand the needs and nuances of many industry sectors and the IT security systems and serves that can best serve those needs. He has a wealth of experience with: local, state and federal government; education providers; legal and other professional services; health services; e-commerce businesses; and many more sectors.



Lani Refiti, Director - Digital Trust
PwC

Lani Refiti is a leading authority on emerging technology and cybersecurity having spent 20 years in senior roles for leading organisations such as Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  In 2016 Lani co-founded IoTSec Australia Inc and serves as it’s Chief Executive Officer to focus on the cybersecurity implications when developing solutions for smart cities, driverless / autonomous cars, smart health and AI.  As a sought after executive, Lani also serves on the advisory boards of Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce QLD (AICC), Australian Cyber Security Networks (ACSN) and Signature Films.  

Lani also has a regular spot on Channel 9 Queensland and speaks on emerging technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), AI, cybersecurity and their impacts on society.



Kristin Devitt, Managing Director
KDPR

Kristin has forged a successful career spanning more than 20 years as a broadcast journalist and communications strategist, and since founding KDPR in 2003, has become a trusted advisor to leaders in business, government and the professions on all aspects of communication.

Kristin is well known for her strategic nous and ability to problem solve and build brands and she loves working with decision-makers who are prepared to think outside the box on communications strategy. Her investment in the success of her clients has allowed her to build long-lasting, trusted relationships with some of Queensland’s most influential individuals and organisations.

Change management, place making, launches, mergers, advocacy, reputation, digital presence and creative development are her particular areas of interest. Highly skilled in reputation management and crisis communications, Kristin is also in-demand as a media trainer and public speaking coach, and is a regular guest speaker, facilitator and MC at Brisbane business and fundraising events, and a regular panelist on ABC Radio Brisbane.

The Office of Women (Queensland) named Kristin as one of ten women in the 1990s to have contributed in a significant way to Queensland as part of the Q150 celebrations. She has held several Board and Committee roles including Women in Media Queensland, La Boite Theatre Company, the National Board of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce Qld (AICC).

Kristin is a champion for change, particularly on the subject of gender equality, and is an outspoken advocate for the empowerment of women.

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