Cloud Security Melbourne schedule

In this 10-minute networking session, the goal is to connect with three new people. Enjoy the opportunity to expand your network!  

• The core architecture of CNAPP and its key features.
• How CNAPP solutions enable continuous monitoring and threat detection for modern, distributed cloud workloads.
• Best practices for implementing CNAPP in real-world enterprise environments.
• Real-world use case of CNAPP in securing cloud-native applications.

• Uncovering a real-world challenge and the innovative approach used to overcome it.
• Demonstrating the process, methodologies, and key decisions behind the solution.
• Showcasing the tools and strategies that turned the challenge into success.

Maunish Patel Product Owner - Cloud Security and Continuous Assurance ANZ

Sandeep Godbole Security Partner ANZ

• Overcoming security challenges in managing multiple cloud service providers.
• Enforcing consistent security policies across cloud and SaaS environments.
• Tools and frameworks for gaining visibility and mitigating risks in a fragmented cloud landscape.

• Deepen the understanding of IAM’s role in securing access and protecting sensitive information across digital environments, including unique challenges posed by cloud security.
• Move beyond traditional passwords with more secure and user-friendly authentication methods while evaluating RBAC vs. ABAC for effective access control.
• Streamline identity management by automating identity governance, user lifecycle management, and ensuring seamless integration of multiple IAM systems.
• Develop IAM solutions that enable quick recovery in case of a disaster, minimising disruptions and maintaining secure access during crises.

• The journey of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) from monitoring to enforcement.
• Automating risk remediation and reducing misconfigurations and policy violations.
• Case studies on organisations leveraging CSPM to strengthen cloud security.

• How can Australian organisations effectively manage data security and sovereignty while complying with regulations like the Privacy Act, APRA CPS 234, and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act?
• What are the key challenges in implementing IAM at scale, and how can organisations balance security with user experience?
• How can automation and AI enhance governance, enforce compliance, and reduce the operational burden on security teams?
• What emerging threats or regulatory changes should organisations anticipate, and how can they future-proof their cloud security strategies?

Moderator:

Bernadeth Lucanas Associate Director – Enterprise Architecture (Data, AI & Cloud) Macquarie Group

Panellists:

Aidan Turner Manager IAM Downer Group

Mayank Sharma Security Architect Viva Energy Australia

Rahul Trikha Director of Product & Technology Domain

Raj Siva Senior Manager - Security Strategy & Architecture AustralianSuper

• How microsegmentation prevents attackers from spreading across cloud workloads.
• Implementing dynamic, software-defined security controls for cloud environments.
• Ensuring effective segmentation without disrupting cloud agility.

• How can organisations gain better visibility into supply chain risks, especially with third-party dependencies and open-source components?
• How can automation and AI-driven threat intelligence help detect and respond to supply chain attacks in cloud environments?
• How does your cloud platform integrate security within DevSecOps workflows to prevent vulnerabilities from moving downstream?
• What advice would you give to organisations looking to strengthen their supply chain security posture over the next 12-24 months?

Moderator:

Roberto Calero Cloud Operations Manager Blackwoods

Panellists:

May Mun Senior Manager - Cyber Governance & Assurance Transurban

Uday Korlimarla Application Security Architect UniSuper

Fabiola Martinez Product Owner – Cloud Security Posture Management CBA

• Implementing security as code: Automating policy enforcement across cloud environments.
• Ensuring continuous compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Leveraging AI and machine learning for proactive governance and risk management.

• Exploring the key steps to develop and implement an effective framework to identity security vulnerabilities and exposures.
• Integration of security observed exposures into development pipelines
• Managing exemptions programmatically.
• Leveraging AI to generate remediation actions.

This session explores how integrating data, AI, cloud computing, and robust security measures are crucial for building a resilient future. By harnessing these technologies, we can drive innovation, protect sensitive information, and maintain trust in the organisational landscape. Our speakers will explore these:

• Leverage data and AI to drive innovation while ensuring security.
• Protect sensitive information and maintain trust.
• Key challenges when integrating data, AI, cloud, and security.
• Managing risks across cloud environments.

Moderator:

Reshma Devi Data & AI Risk and Information Management Transurban

Panellists:

Amreet Prasad Cyber Security Specialist 

Stefan Prioriello Cloud Security Lead Transurban

Reeti Upmon Security Engineer Wesfarmers OneDigital

Fabiola Martinez Product Owner – Cloud Security Posture Management CBA

• Separating AI security myths from real-world applications in cloud protection.
• How AI-driven analytics and automation are reshaping threat detection and response.
• Ethical considerations and risks of over-relying on AI in cloud security.