Explore the CybersecCon 2025 Workshops

Tony Johnson has over two decades of experience in the IT industry, with the past 10 years spent as a Systems Engineer at Outsource IT and now operating as a Solutions Architect. Known within his company as the go-to expert when something needs to be hacked into, critical data recovered, or security vulnerabilities identified, Tony has developed a deep, practical understanding of cyber threats. His hands-on experience in uncovering weaknesses has fostered a strong commitment to building secure, resilient systems, making him a passionate advocate for robust cyber security practices.

Working at ESET for over a decade, Peter grew through the ranks and bolstered his leadership skills. Since 2017, he has been the Security Research and Awareness Manager for ESET. Now, based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Peter leads a multinational team of cybersecurity researchers, awareness specialists and editors. His team is responsible for experimental research, awareness and research publication process, and for a threat telemetry framework. Peter oversees the creation of the bi-annual ESET Threat Reports, as well as the production of the ESET research podcast. When not sitting at his computer, he enjoys the outdoors and everything to do with coffee, both factoring in his decision to call Christchurch home.

Lukesh is a Certified Cybersecurity Expert with 8+ Years of IT Industry Experience. He has a proven track record in solution building, particularly in prioritizing and developing the EDR security platform at Chillisoft. Lukesh holds certifications as a Netskope, ESET, and LogRhythm Certified Engineer, as well as being a certified ESET and LogRhythm Trainer. Notably, Lukesh has conducted 43 successful trainings across New Zealand!

Stephen Moore is a Vice President and the Chief Security Strategist at Exabeam, co-founder TEN18, and the host of The New CISO podcast. Stephen has more than 20 years of experience in information security, intrusion analysis, threat intelligence, security architecture, and web infrastructure design. Before joining Exabeam, Stephen spent seven years at Elevance Health in various cybersecurity leadership roles. He played a leading role in identifying, responding to, and remediating their data breach involving a nation-state. Stephen has deep experience working with legal, privacy, and audit staff to improve cybersecurity and demonstrate greater organizational relevance.

Paul Prokop, Senior Solutions Architect for Exabeam, has been dedicated to IT Security. With 25 years of dual experience as both a client and provider, Paul is fueled with a drive to surpass performance objectives, thriving amidst dynamic business landscapes, and rapidly adapting to evolving technological challenges. Paul works closely with customers to reduce risk with Exabeam’s award-winning platform and readily adapt to evolving business and technology challenges. Prior to LogRhythm, Paul held various roles within IT security at Check Point, CyberArk and Fairfax Media, where he deepened his technical expertise in IT security, architecture and operations.

Jin Yean Tan brings deep expertise in cybersecurity and a strong track record in helping organizations enhance their threat detection and response capabilities. As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Exabeam, he enables security teams to leverage user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), automation, and modern SIEM solutions to stay ahead of evolving threats. Known for his ability to translate complex security challenges into clear solutions, Jin Yean is a trusted partner to both technical teams and executive stakeholders across the APAC region.

With over 8 years of cybersecurity presales experience, Scott Jenner specialises in helping organisations of all sizes navigate today’s complex threat landscape. As a trusted advisor to resellers and MSPs across the APAC region, Scott excels at translating technical security concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. His collaborative approach and deep industry knowledge enable him to tailor effective solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses—from small enterprises to large multinationals.

Darren is a seasoned security professional with over 30 years’ experience, starting with 12 years in the UK military dealing with crypto and communications security. Head hunted in 2007, took the step and became a senior firewall specialist for Telecom NZ (now Spark NZ). Darren has been with Tower Insurance for 6 years and has spent the past couple of years as the Head of Information Security, being responsible for all aspects of cyber security across the NZ and Pacific Islands operations. Being a thought leader in cyber, Darren encourages businesses to take leading edge approaches in cyber technology and processes, whilst instilling good governance across the business.

With over two decades in cybersecurity, Andrew Younger is a seasoned Senior Sales Engineer at WatchGuard Technologies, bringing deep expertise in secure network architecture, cloud protection, and threat detection and response. Based in Melbourne, Andrew Younger has held senior technical and leadership roles across industry leaders including Thales, Gemalto, Senetas, and SafeNet. He is known for bridging technical depth with commercial insight to deliver practical, outcome-driven solutions for customers across A/NZ.

Kurt Brandon is the Territory Account Manager for WatchGuard Technologies, a leading security solutions provider, looking after New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. He brings enterprise-grade, affordable, cyber security solutions that scale across all sized businesses, helping end customers, distributors, and IT service providers with the scoping and delivery of industry-leading solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in IT, Telco and security space, Kurt has been instrumental in promoting and delivering high-quality security solutions to a diverse range of clients. Prior to joining WatchGuard, Kurt was the Head of Security and Networking Business Unit at Exeed.

Kurt’s experience and expertise in the field of internet security make him a sought-after speaker at conferences and events across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest trends and developments in the field, Kurt is well-placed to help businesses of all sizes stay secure in an ever-evolving digital landscape