--- title: iTnews State of Security Breakfast Melbourne image: https://pages.itnews.com.au/hubfs/iTN%20StateofSecurity%20logo-2026.png --- ![CRN_Pipeline_SH_Social_202411.psd (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/CRN_Pipeline_SH_Social_202411.psd%20(1).png?width=1000&height=387&name=CRN_Pipeline_SH_Social_202411.psd%20(1).png "CRN_Pipeline_SH_Social_202411.psd (1)") ###### iTnews State of Security Breakfast Roadshow 2026 Thursday, 10th September 7:45 am - 11:00 am Alto Room, The Langham, 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006 [Registration Closed](https://pages.itnews.com.au/itnews-state-of-security-melbourne-breakfast#register-here) [![420199-remotelogo_h_purple-785b9d-original-1646241812](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/420199-remotelogo_h_purple-785b9d-original-1646241812.png?width=290&name=420199-remotelogo_h_purple-785b9d-original-1646241812.png "420199-remotelogo_h_purple-785b9d-original-1646241812")](https://remote.com/) [![Jamf_color](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Jamf_color.png?width=315&height=100&name=Jamf_color.png "Jamf_color")](https://www.jamf.com/) [![QualtricsXM](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/QualtricsXM.png?width=315&height=100&name=QualtricsXM.png "QualtricsXM")](https://www.qualtrics.com/au/) ![4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM.png?width=310&name=4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM.png "4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM") ![5-1](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/5-1.png?width=310&name=5-1.png "5-1") ![2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM.png?width=310&name=2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM.png "2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM") ![MicrosoftTeams-image (178)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(178).png?width=1500&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(178).png "MicrosoftTeams-image (178)") ## Research Partner: [![QualtricsXM](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/QualtricsXM.png?width=378&height=120&name=QualtricsXM.png "QualtricsXM")](https://www.qualtrics.com/) Proudly sponsored by  ![Coreview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Coreview%20hubspot.png?width=300&height=169&name=Coreview%20hubspot.png "Coreview") ![Delinea hubspot](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Delinea%20hubspot.png?width=300&height=169&name=Delinea%20hubspot.png "Delinea hubspot") ![Huntress hubspot (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Huntress%20hubspot%20(1).png?width=300&height=169&name=Huntress%20hubspot%20(1).png "Huntress hubspot (1)")  Each year, iTnews publishes the  [State of Security report](https://pages.itnews.com.au/media-kit-editorial-reports#SOS2026), exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping Australia's cybersecurity landscape. Drawing on the insights of senior technology and security leaders, the report examines how organisations are responding to evolving threats, accelerating AI adoption and increasing regulatory expectations. In 2026, we're launching the inaugural **State of Security Breakfast Roadshow**, bringing together more senior security and technology leaders for an interactive morning of discussion. Rather than sitting through presentations, attendees will hear expert panel discussions, participate in audience conversations and explore the practical strategies organisations are adopting today to strengthen resilience, improve governance and prepare for what's next. [Registration Closed](https://pages.itnews.com.au/itnews-state-of-security-melbourne-breakfast#register-here) ![Untitled design (68)-1](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(68)-1.png?width=150&height=150&name=Untitled%20design%20(68)-1.png "Untitled design (68)-1") **Zero Trust** This panel will unpack how Zero Trust has shifted from a theoretical framework to a practical operating model for securing modern, hybrid enterprises. Security leaders will share how they are strengthening identity, segmentation and continuous verification, along with the cultural and architectural changes required to make Zero Trust real at scale. ![Untitled design (81)-4](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(81)-4.png?width=150&height=150&name=Untitled%20design%20(81)-4.png "Untitled design (81)-4") Data Security & AI Governance  This panel explores how organisations are centralising security data through SIEM platforms, data lakes and modern security architectures to improve visibility across increasingly complex environments. Leaders will discuss how unified telemetry supports faster detection, stronger correlation and more effective incident response, while addressing the practical challenges of scale, cost and data quality.  ![Untitled design (69)-1](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(69)-1.png?width=150&height=150&name=Untitled%20design%20(69)-1.png "Untitled design (69)-1")  **Centralising Security Information**  This panel examines how organisations are centralising security information through SIEM, data lakes and related architectures to improve visibility across hybrid environments. Leaders will discuss how consolidating telemetry enables faster detection, richer correlation and more effective response, as well as the practical challenges of scale, cost and data quality. ![1743136276932](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/1743136276932.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=1743136276932.jpg) ![1743136276137](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/1743136276137.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=1743136276137.jpg) ![1743136276903](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/1743136276903.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=1743136276903.jpg) ![1743128073704](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/1743128073704.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=1743128073704.jpg) ![1743128073417](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/1743128073417.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=1743128073417.jpg) ## Speakers: ![Robert](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Robert.png?width=300&height=300&name=Robert.png "Robert") **Robert Turney** CISO **auDA** ![Louiza](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Louiza.png?width=300&height=300&name=Louiza.png "Louiza") **Louiza Nutt** Group General Manager – Cyber Security Network and Infrastructure **JB Hi-Fi** ![ANYA](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ANYA.png?width=300&height=300&name=ANYA.png "ANYA") **Anya Avinash** Head of Cybersecurity **Bank First** ![Milan (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Milan%20%20(1).png?width=300&height=300&name=Milan%20%20(1).png "Milan (1)") **Sandeep Taileng** Information Security Leader **State Trustees** ![mark burns](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/mark%20burns.png?width=300&height=300&name=mark%20burns.png "mark burns") ** Mark Burns** Director of Cyber Security **Bayside Health** ![Sagar Karwa](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Sagar%20Karwa.png?width=300&height=300&name=Sagar%20Karwa.png "Sagar Karwa") **Sagar Karawa** Solutions Engineer **Delinea** ![Graham (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Graham%20(1).png?width=300&height=300&name=Graham%20(1).png "Graham (1)") **Graham Fairley** CISO **PEXA** ![Milan (2)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Milan%20(2).png?width=300&height=300&name=Milan%20(2).png "Milan (2)") **Jamie Norton** Board Vice Chair **ISACA** ![Zinnia (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Zinnia%20%20(1).png?width=300&height=300&name=Zinnia%20%20(1).png "Zinnia (1)") **Zinnia Dong** Solutions Expert, Strategic Customers  **Huntress** ![Andrew McAllister](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Andrew%20McAllister.png?width=300&height=300&name=Andrew%20McAllister.png "Andrew McAllister") **Andrew McAllister** Vice President of APAC Sales **Coreview** ![VB new headshot ITN](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VB%20new%20headshot%20ITN.png?width=300&height=300&name=VB%20new%20headshot%20ITN.png "VB new headshot ITN") **Velvet-Belle Templeman** Deputy General Manager **iTnews** ## Agenda | 7:45am | Arrival, networking & breakfast | | --- | --- | | 8:30am | Welcome address, iTnews | | 8:40am | Panel 1 – Data Security & AI Governance | | 9:00am | Audience discussion | | 9:15am | Panel 2 – Centralising Security Information | | 9:35am | Audience discussion | | 9:50am | Panel 3 – Zero Trust | | 10:10am | Audience discussion | | 10:25am | Closing remarks | | 11:00am | Networking and finish | | **7:45am** | Arrival, networking and breakfast | | --- | --- | | **8:30am** | Welcome address by Digital Nation Australia editor – Athina Mallis & commercial editor – Velvet-Belle Templeman | | **8:45am** | **Panel 1** – Impact of digital on Marketing/CX + audience Q&A | | **9:15am** | **Panel 2** – Impact of digital on HR/EX + audience Q&A | | **9:45am** | **Panel 3** – Impact of digital on Finance + audience Q&A | | **10:15am** | Closing remarks & networking | | **10:30am** | Finish |   [CONTACT TO SPONSOR](mailto:SMcDonald@nextmedia.com.au)