A New Chapter in Cyber Resilience: The Digital As Usual Roadshow in Sydney and Brisbane
▼ Summary
– The Digital As Usual roadshow is an exclusive event series focused on cybersecurity as a core business strategy, not just an IT issue.
– The Brisbane edition is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Sofitel Brisbane Central.
– The event will center on three key themes: human risk, quantifying cyber risk, and supply chain risk.
– It features expert speakers like Craig Bastow and includes panel discussions and networking opportunities.
– The goal is to promote a “whole of business” approach to cyber resilience through strategic dialogue among leaders.
The conversation around cybersecurity is evolving. It’s no longer a technical issue confined to the IT department. Instead, it’s becoming a fundamental part of business strategy, risk management, and overall corporate governance. This shift was the core focus of the Digital As Usual: Cybersecurity roadshow, an exclusive breakfast event series that recently took place in Sydney and is now heading to Brisbane.
The Sydney event, the first stop on the 2025 series, was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at The Establishment Ballroom. From 7:45 AM to 10:30 AM, it brought together a curated group of Australian business leaders, including C-level executives and board members, to discuss how to foster a “whole of business” approach to digital threats. The event was based on the annual “Digital As Usual” report, a collaboration with the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit.
The format, which included a series of fire-side chats and panel discussions, was designed to facilitate a dialogue between senior leaders from technology and business. The goal was to move beyond technical jargon and address the strategic, financial, and human elements of cyber risk.
The Three Pillars of Modern Cyber Risk
The discussions at the Sydney gathering focused on three critical themes, each a key finding from the latest report:
- Human Risk: Panels highlighted the undeniable reality that human error is often the weakest link in a company’s defense. The conversation was not about blaming individuals but on building a “security-first culture.” Speakers emphasized the importance of comprehensive employee education and training to mitigate threats like social engineering and phishing, which exploit human behavior rather than technical flaws.
- Quantifying Cyber Risk: A major challenge for security leaders is effectively communicating the value of cyber investment to the C-suite and the board. Sessions at the roadshow addressed this directly, focusing on how to translate complex cyber threats into tangible business risks, such as potential financial losses and operational downtime. This approach empowers decision-makers with the data needed to justify and prioritize security measures.
- Supply Chain Risk: As organizations become more interconnected with third-party vendors and partners, their digital perimeter expands, creating new vulnerabilities. The event provided practical guidance on assessing and mitigating these risks, ensuring that a security breach at a supplier doesn’t become a company-wide crisis.
The discussions were enriched by the real-world perspectives of notable speakers, including Chris Grisdale, Head of Information Security (CISO) at hipages, and Lyndall Bushell, Chief Information Officer at Police Bank. Their insights offered a practical, grounded view of the challenges and solutions facing today’s organizations.
The Brisbane Edition: A Look Ahead
Following the successful Sydney event, the Digital As Usual roadshow is continuing its journey to bring this crucial conversation to other major Australian cities. The next stop is the Brisbane edition, scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Sofitel Brisbane Central.
This upcoming event will focus on the same three core pillars of modern cyber resilience, with discussions tailored to the Brisbane business community. The agenda includes dedicated panel sessions on each theme, providing attendees with opportunities for audience questions and networking. Among the confirmed speakers is Craig Bastow, Area Vice President for Australia & New Zealand at Commvault. The panels will be hosted by editors from Digital Nation Australia, including Publishing Director Velvet-Belle Templeman.
By bringing these senior leaders together, the Digital As Usual roadshow serves as a crucial platform for a collective re-evaluation of cybersecurity. It makes a clear case that resilience in the digital age is not a departmental task but a shared, strategic responsibility that requires collaboration across every part of an organization.
