CybersecCon 2025 once again proved why it’s the must-attend event for New Zealand’s cybersecurity community. With record-breaking attendance, powerful keynotes, and packed sessions across every stream, this year’s conference raised the bar yet again. Thank you to everyone that supported the event. We hope to see you again next year!
Please see below for keynote presentation downloads, event photos, videos and event recap.
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One NZ
Head of Cyber Security
Fisher & Paykel
Head of IT Service & Security
Southern Cross Healthcare
Head of Cyber Security
CISO Office, Inland Revenue
Cybersecurity Domain Lead
Stage, Atmosphere, Gala Photos
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From insightful panels and hands-on workshops to star-studded panels and fun networking sessions, the energy was electric from start to finish.
As always, the day ended on a high note with our legendary Happy Hours (thanks to Armis), followed by the CybersecCon Gala Dinner hosted by Mimecast — an unforgettable night featuring live music, great company, and the prestigious Cyber Excellence Awards.
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, speakers, and attendees for making CybersecCon 2025 our biggest and most successful year yet. Together, we’re continuing to strengthen, connect, and celebrate New Zealand’s cybersecurity community.
We can’t wait to see you again next year. Stay tuned for announcements on next year’s event!
See the atmosphere at CybersecCon – check out the videos and pics from our previous years. – 2025 Content coming soon!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join cybersecurity strategists and evangelists for an engaging conversation on why the human factor remains a critical vulnerability in cybersecurity. They’ll dive into real-world examples of social engineering, insider threats, and the psychology behind phishing susceptibility. The discussion will highlight effective training programs, cultural shifts, and leadership strategies to foster a security-first mindset across organizations, with actionable tips for engaging non-technical employees. We will also explore what organizations are doing about securing the identities within their environment by securing their privileges by using modern techniques to secure their keys
This panel won’t hold back as it digs into how agentic systems are changing the game: autonomous detection, self-directed incident response, and proactive defense that acts without waiting for human input. But these same capabilities are now in the hands of attackers, powering adaptive malware, real-time deepfake campaigns, and automated social engineering that learns on the fly. With insights from security leaders and frontline practitioners, you’ll get a clear-eyed view of both the promise and the peril. Whether you’re adopting Agentic AI or bracing for its use against you, this session will show you what’s coming next.
With over 20 years of experience spanning government, intelligence, finance and telecommunications, Laura is a seasoned cyber security leader, known for driving cyber resilience and securing critical national infrastructure, with a focus on enabling innovation without compromising trust. When she’s not charting strategic security roadmaps, you’ll find her under sail navigating the waters of the Hauraki gulf.
Laura will be speaking on ‘The journey to zero trust’.
Stuart Gilberd has worked in Cyber Security and Information Technology roles across some of New Zealand’s biggest names, including Air New Zealand, Orion Health, ASB and Fisher & Paykel. He has wide experience working with developers, system administrators, and business groups to implement and run secure modern IT systems. He currently holds the position of Head of IT Service and Security at Fisher & Paykel Appliances.
Stuart will be speaking on ‘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.
Greg is a cyber security leader with 20+ years of experience across healthcare, retail, insurance, telecommunications, and central government in the UK and New Zealand. With time in both consulting and operational roles, he has focused on developing and implementing transformational programs of work that lift organisations cyber resilience and while reducing risk at pace.
Greg will be speaking on Threat Modelling in Healthcare: Understanding Risk in a Unique Industry Landscape
A seasoned cybersecurity and GRC professional with extensive experience in private and public sectors. Expert in designing robust security systems and programs that align with business goals, delivering tangible value, mitigating risks, and ensuring clear ROI. Skilled in AI governance and security, security consulting, certifications and accreditations, cyber and technology risk management, and GRC coaching/mentoring. PECB certified professional and trainer.
At CybersecCon, Adwin will be speaking on 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.
