CEO of AustCyber – the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network

What drew you to working in your chosen field?

The ability to bring together my passions for driving national outcomes and helping others to realise their full potential, while supporting Australia to demonstrate its strategic strengths. Growing Australia's cyber security sector does all these things and I am proud to be the CEO of AustCyber.

Which of your many career achievements do you feel is your greatest and/or most exciting?

As one of Australia's women in cyber that has achieved a leadership position, it is natural for me to want to disrupt - so therefore, I have two career achievements that I consider my greatest. The first is providing a significant contribution to the delivery of Australia's 2016 Cyber Security Strategy. The second is having the privilege of ensuring Australia's cyber security sector grows, but also delivers significant economic value to Australia's economy.

What would you say is the currently the biggest challenge facing the international cyber community?

The dislocation of strategic intent to undermine sophisticated malicious cyber activity. Decision-makers across governments and industry need a much deeper appreciation of information manipulation and misinformation - principally through cyber means - and the impact these have on the pursuit of economic prosperity.

How could Australia further engage with our international partners to harness the opportunities of the digital age?

Naturally, I am going to advocate for Australian governments to have a more joined-up approach on digital transformation and cyber resilience as integrated pursuits in a global economy, including through the work of AustCyber.