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Alastair MacGibbon

Alastair MacGibbon keynote speaker sessions are led by an experienced cybersecurity leader and strategist with a deep understanding of digital risk, policy development, and emerging technologies. With a career spanning both the public and private sectors, Alastair is recognized as one of Australia’s foremost experts in cybersecurity, particularly in cyber resilience, online safety, and digital infrastructure protection.

Alastair served as Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cybersecurity, where he played a pivotal role in shaping national cybersecurity strategy, protecting critical infrastructure, and addressing the growing challenges of cyber threats in an increasingly connected world. His leadership contributed to major advancements in Australia’s cyber capabilities, including the development of policies aimed at safeguarding government, business, and individuals against cyber attacks.

A sought-after speaker and consultant, Alastair regularly shares his expertise at international forums, helping organizations understand the importance of cybersecurity in their digital transformation journeys. He works with businesses and governments to develop robust cybersecurity frameworks that are proactive, sustainable, and adaptable to the rapidly changing digital landscape.

In addition to his advisory roles, Alastair has worked with several leading organizations in the private sector, providing strategic guidance on risk management, cyber governance, and emerging tech. His thought leadership continues to shape how businesses and governments approach cybersecurity in the face of evolving threats.

Based in Canberra

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Description

Alastair MacGibbon is an AI speaker and Australia’s most recognised cybersecurity leader. He serves as Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. Most recently, he held the positions of National Cyber Security Adviser, head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre within the Australian Signals Directorate, and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security. Learn more on cybersecurity.

Alastair MacGibbon AI Speaker: Career and Background

Before those government appointments, Alastair served as the Australian Government’s inaugural eSafety Commissioner. He also headed eBay’s Asia Pacific Trust and Safety operations and held several corporate advisory roles in cybersecurity, giving him a rare view across government, law enforcement and private sector risk. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years with the Australian Federal Police, where he helped establish its high-tech crime centre. Today, CyberCX employs a workforce of more than 900 cybersecurity professionals across a national footprint of over 20 offices in Australia. Alastair regularly appears in the media, including recent appearances on Channel 10’s The Project and ABC’s Q&A, discussing scams and misinformation.

Keynote Topics

Alastair’s keynote, Cybersecurity: Geopolitical Threats and Criminal Cartels, explores the evolution of cybersecurity threat and response in Australia, internationally and from a business perspective. He examines whether more can be done internationally and domestically to combat ransomware, and whether mandatory reporting of ransomware payments will have real impact. Alastair also unpacks the key considerations for company directors navigating cyber risk. Cybersecurity awareness has never been higher, thanks in part to the widely publicised breaches that now make headlines almost daily. Yet many businesses, large and small, still underestimate the potential cost of an attack. Alastair argues that technology is only one part of the cyber-resilience equation. People and their potential remain the critical cornerstone for any organisation. Alastair MacGibbon AI speaker sessions suit boards, executive teams and industry conferences. See his full profile on the Corporate Speakers Australia AI and technology speakers page.

Keynote Topics

Cybersecurity: Geopolitical threats and criminal cartels

The evolution of cybersecurity threat and response – in Australia, internationally and from a business perspective.

Could we do more internationally and domestically to combat ransomware?

Will the mandatory reporting of ransomware payments under the Government’s Ransomware Action Plan have any impact or should we ban the making of those payments altogether?

What are the key considerations for company directors and can we more effectively take action to protect ourselves?

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