CybersecCon 2025 is now open for registrations!
Join us and be in for a cyber-centric day where you’ll meet like minded people and catch the scoop on the latest in cyber.
See the all-star industry leader lineup, who will be sharing their knowledge, experiences and foresights.
Join in on THE day dedicated to Kiwis in cybersecurity!
CybersecCon 2025
30th OCTOBER
Hilton Hotel, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
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CYBERSECCON 2025 EVENT OVERVIEW
Registrations for CybersecCon 2025 are free thanks to our sponsors.
If you’re in the cybersecurity space, CybersecCon is the one event you can’t afford to miss. This high-impact conference continues its incredible momentum with over 500 attendees in attendance in 2024, this year is set to be even bigger and better!
Best of all? Thanks to the support of our amazing sponsors, CybersecCon remains completely free to attend — just register!
This is a conference for the cybersecurity community, by the cybersecurity community. Expect powerful keynotes from industry leaders, interactive expert panels, and hands-on workshops run by top-tier vendors tackling today’s most urgent security challenges. Meet face-to-face with Gartner-recognized solution providers, ask questions live via our day-page (no more app downloads!), and be part of the conversation that’s shaping cybersecurity in New Zealand. Join real-time polls, Q&As, and vote on debates.
Compete in code challenges, test your knowledge with trivia, and climb the leaderboard as you take on quests for fun prizes. Re-energize with delicious food choices, coffee, and drinks throughout the day. You’ll have ample chance to make the most of networking breaks and connect with speakers, vendors, and peers across the industry.
As the day winds down, the atmosphere will only get more fun as we invite all guests to join us for our legendary happy hours, thanks to Armis!
The evening continues on with the CybersecCon Gala Dinner (thanks to Mimecast), featuring live music and the prestigious Cyber Excellence Awards which take us through into the night! CybersecCon 2025 is more than an event — it’s the heart of New Zealand’s cybersecurity community.
Mark your calendar, register now, and be part of the must-attend cybersecurity event of the year!
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CybersecCon 2025 Programme
CybersecCon 2025 Topics
Session topics and speakers may be updated closer to the event.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
Alex Teh - Chillisoft (Group CEO)
If identity is the new frontier in cyber, how can layerd defense enhance its protection?
If identity is the new frontier in cyber, how can layerd defense enhance its protection?
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Greg Behenna - Southern Cross Health Insurance (HOS)
Threat Modeling in Healthcare: Understanding Risk in a Unique Industry Landscape
Threat Modeling in Healthcare: Understanding Risk in a Unique Industry Landscape
Exploring the distinct threat landscape of the healthcare sector, this keynote will dive into effective threat modeling, risk assessment, and what healthcare organizations must prioritize to safeguard critical systems and patient data.
Laura Ross - One NZ (HOS)
The Journey to Zero Trust
The Journey to Zero Trust
For a business like ONE NZ, Zero Trust is important because it supports secure growth, enables flexibility, and helps maintain customer confidence in a highly connected world. The journey to Zero Trust is about adapting to a changing threat landscape and ensuring the organisation stays resilient. It’s not a one-off project, but an ongoing shift in mindset—moving away from trusting everything inside the network to verifying every access request, regardless of where it comes from.
Stuart Gilberd - Fisher & Paykel (CISO)
A world of vulnerabilities
A world of vulnerabilities
As long as there has been software there have been software vulnerabilities and in the modern world no cyber security practice is complete without Vulnerability Management. In this session we will look at why Vulnerability Management is so important and then we’ll dive into the trenches to look at ways to make it more effective with less angst.
Adwin Singh (CISO Office, Inland Revenue, Cybersecurity Domain Lead)
Strengthen cybersecurity posture through partnership, “trust but verify”.
Strengthen cybersecurity posture through partnership, “trust but verify”.
Strengthening cybersecurity requires partnerships built on “trust but verify”, with our suppliers and partners. We need ecosystem-wide collaboration, shared posture, and responsibility, supported by effective oversight and clear obligations, so let’s talk about, the what, the why and how.
PANEL TOPICS
Pannel One
Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape: Strategies for Staying Ahead
Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape: Strategies for Staying Ahead
This fireside chat brings together a seasoned cybersecurity expert and a CISO from a leading organization to discuss the rapidly changing nature of cyber threats in 2025. From AI-driven attacks to supply chain vulnerabilities, they’ll explore emerging risks, share insights on proactive defense strategies, and discuss how organizations can leverage threat intelligence and automation to stay resilient. Expect practical takeaways on balancing innovation with security in an increasingly complex digital world.
Pannel Two
The Human Element and Securing Identity: Building a Cyber-Aware Culture
The Human Element and Securing Identity: Building a Cyber-Aware Culture
This fireside chat brings together a seasoned cybersecurity expert and a CISO from a leading organization to discuss the rapidly changing nature of cyber threats in 2025. From AI-driven attacks to supply chain vulnerabilities, they’ll explore emerging risks, share insights on proactive defense strategies, and discuss how organizations can leverage threat intelligence and automation to stay resilient. Expect practical takeaways on balancing innovation with security in an increasingly complex digital world.
Pannel Three
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: Friend or Foe?
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: Friend or Foe?
Join an AI security researcher and a threat intelligence expert for a deep dive into the dual-edged role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. They’ll explore how AI is being used to enhance threat detection, automate incident response, and predict vulnerabilities, while also addressing its exploitation by adversaries for sophisticated attacks like deepfakes and automated malware. This chat will provide a balanced perspective on harnessing AI’s potential while mitigating its risks in the evolving cyber battlefield.
CYBERSECCON ATMOSPHERE
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Accomodation
While there are many accommodation options in the area, you may take advantage of the special CybersecCon attendee rate at the Hilton Hotel. Enjoy 15% off your booking here.
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