Government Cyber Security Showcase Western Australia 2025 | Public Sector Network | 20 August 2025 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000, Australia

This event is your premier opportunity to engage in critical discussions and collaborative efforts aimed at fortifying Western Australia’s cybersecurity landscape. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and pervasive, this showcase comes at a pivotal time, aligned with new regional policies and recent cyber incidents, making it a must-attend event for public sector leaders.

On this showcase will focus on cutting-edge approaches to protecting sensitive data, fortifying public sector defences, and nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

The Western Australian government’s strategic IT provider, this event brings together senior leaders, innovators, and industry experts to chart the next steps in defending the region against evolving cyber threats. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights, access to breakthrough technologies, and a clear roadmap to strengthen their organisation's cyber resilience.

Join us for this vital part of Government Innovation Week, and network with thought leaders in the public sector to explore how collaborative efforts can make Western Australia a leader in cybersecurity.

Who will be there?
Executive Leaders (C-level)
Gain insights into leadership in cybersecurity, exploring advanced solutions in Information Security, Cyber Defence, and securing public sector operations.
• Increase the maturity of your cyber threat intelligence capability to improve risk-informed decision making around threats to government systems
• Progress the ability to prevent and prepare for, as well as respond to and recover from, cyber security incidents including insider threats, through capability and capacity uplift across people, process, and technology
• Enhance your security posture through increased monitoring and incident response capabilities to protect government data

Cyber Security and Governance Leaders:
• Progress the ability to prevent and prepare for, as well as respond to and recover from, cyber security incidents including insider threats, through capability and capacity uplift across people, processes and technology
• Bolster security operational capability for the whole of government services and establish a strong risk-based approach to the security risk management of vendors and the government's supply chain.
• Activate widespread agency adoption of contemporary network security approaches, including zero-trust network principles for government systems and applications.

Cyber Engagement Leaders
Information Management and Privacy Leaders
• Foster cyber talent and support the hiring of trainees and graduates in cyber security and related fields
• Activate collaboration, engagement and a common vision for cyber security across industry, academia, education, and government
• Drive a culture of cyber security through education and awareness to enhance protection and resilience

Tracks at a glance
Innovation:
• Explore the latest advancements in cyber defence technologies, intelligence-sharing initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning to drive cybersecurity innovation.
Resilience:
• Delve into strategies for enhancing public sector resilience, including data protection, threat mitigation, and workforce development to prepare Victoria for future cyber challenges.

Why attend?
Actionable insights:
• Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels. Leave with actionable strategies and knowledge to apply directly to your agency’s cybersecurity journey.
Fostering Collaboration:
• Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across agencies. Work together on shared challenges, learn best practices, and explore solutions that drive collective impact.
Unmatched Networking:
• Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing and protecting public service.

2025 Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Stephen Woods
Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Justice WA

Helge Janicke
Deputy CEO and Research Director, Cyber Security Cooperatibe Research Centre

Dr. Liming Zhu
Research Director, CSIRO's Data 61

Mark Barratt
Chief Information Security Officer, WA Police Force

2025 Sponsor

FEATURED SPONSOR:
• Tesserent