ABOUT
[About Conference]
Australia's largest security awards are back

Now in its sixth year, the Australian Women in Security Awards® brings together the security industry to celebrate and elevate the profile of the Australian IT Security, Cyber, and Protective Security sectors. This event serves as a beacon of inspiration, encouraging young women, men, and non-binary individuals to explore rewarding careers in this dynamic field.

By recognising and honoring the achievements, value, and contributions of individuals within the Australian market, we aim to provide the acknowledgment they rightfully deserve. Our goal is to spotlight these outstanding professionals, making them sources of inspiration for others to witness and emulate.

Source2Create Pty Ltd proudly takes the lead as the Producer and Organiser of the Australian Women in Security Awards®, committed to fostering a diverse and vibrant future for the security industry.

Count Every Second Until the 2024 Event

categories
[2024]
Our Awards
judges
[Our Judges]
Who's Judging?

John Taylor

[Group Executive | CIO | CTO | CISO ]

Maxine Harrison

[CISO from Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action]

Daniel Grzelak

[Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion]

Saleshni Sharma

[ Director, Regional Information Security Officer: AsiaPac at W. R. Berkley Corporation]

Nadia Taggart

[Director Cyber Security Strategic Development at AARNet]

Anafrid Bennet

[Head - Technology, Security & Property at Greater Western Water]

Laura Whelan

[Director Physical Security and Facilities at Australian Government]

Jackie Montado

[Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety]

Leanne Fry

[CIO at AUSTRAC]

Clive Reeves

[Deputy CISO AsiaPac at Telstra]

Stephen Bennett

[Group Chief Information Security Officer at Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited]

Yaso Arumugam

[Senior Cyber Security Consultant. at Bluerydge]

Sarah Luscombe

[CISO at Luscombe Solutions Australia]

Paul Clarke

[Head of Security at Canva]

Nikki Peever

[Director, Cybersecurity at CAUDIT]

Roxanne Pashaei

[Chief Information Security Officer at NSW Rural Fire Service]

Craig Ford

[Australian Best-Selling Author of A Hacker I Am, Foresight Book Series, Co-Author The Shadow World Series | vCISO | AISA Member Board of Directors | Security Journalist ]

Jason Murrell

[Independent Chair CSCAU | Cyber Security Standards Development]

Dan Maslin

[Group Chief information Security Officer at Monash university]

Lynwen Connick

[Cyber Security and Technology executive l Chief Information Security Officer | CIO | Advisory Board Member | Mentor | Diversity Advocate]

Tamsin Jowett

[ICF Executive Coach & Diversity Consultant at Coaching To Thrive]

Janice Law

[First Assistant Director-General Enterprise Technology at Australian Signals Directorate]
agenda
2024
Gala Dinner

Today, what started as a small conference has turned into the unmissable rendez-vous for the security industry.

Awards Day
October 10th, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cocktail Networking Hour
Catch up and network with your fellow security peers
6:00pm -8:00pm
Awards Ceremony
MC will commence proceedings.
Welcome to Country
Awards Ceremony Commences
Best volunteer
The One to Watch in Protective Security
Best Secure Coder
Best Program for Young Individuals in Security
Best Security Student
Dinner Served & Brief intermission
8:00 - 9:00pm
Awards ceremony
Most Innovative Educator in Cybersecurity
Champion of Change
Unsung Hero
Best Industry Initiative that Supports Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
Best Innovative Business “reshaping the future” of the Security Industry
Dessert Served
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Awards Ceremony
Best Place to Work in Security
Protective Security Champion
Converged Security Resilience Champion
Best Security Mentor
Cyber Security Champion
Australia’s Most Outstanding in the Protective Security Industry
Australia’s Most Outstanding in IT Security
MC will close proceedings. Evening Ends
Sydney
The Star Sydney
Discover Our Venue
They Say
[Testimonials]
What People Say?
17
award categories
850
Nominations
21
judges
450
In-Person Attendees
850
youtube live attendees