I help people and businesses change the way they think about cyber security. I have a unique perspective that goes beyond traditional cyber security practices to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire innovative approaches to cyber security.As the founder of Cyber Cognition™, I bring over 20 years of expertise that bridges the gap between technical expertise and strategic leadership, simplifying cyber security for businesses of all sizes. My passion lies in applying apply scientifically proven theories of systems thinking to reshape how individuals and teams perceive and respond to cyber security challenges. My services focus on:1. Virtual CISO Services: Providing top-tier cyber security leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire, aligning security strategies with business objectives.2. Systems Thinking Training: Unique training that provides a structured approach to reshape how people perceive and respond to cyber security challenges that leads to better actions and more effective outcomes.3. High-Performance Team Building: Cultivating environments where security professionals can thrive, innovate, and make effective decisions under pressure.Let's connect to explore how Cyber Cognition™ can empower you to think differently and revolutionise your approach to cyber security.Career Highlights include;Worked in numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand in both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large multinational organisations.Possess a wealth of experience in scaling cyber security capabilities and building highly effective teams, and often sought after for expertise in providing advisory services and holds positions as an independent director and security advisor for both Boards and startups.An acknowledged authority in the field of cyber security and systems thinking, with a track record of authoring numerous articles for industry publications, speaking engagements at national conferences, publishing in scientific journals, and being featured on numerous podcasts.Certified Trainer in Systems Thinking, Mapping, and Leadership, Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning, GIAC Certified Security Leadership, Applied Information Economics, and Red Team Thinking.
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FounderCyber CognitionMelbourne, Vic, Au
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Independent DirectorGateway Network Governance Body Ltd Jul 2023 - PresentSydney, Nsw, AuIndependent Director on the Board of GNGB. The Gateway Network Governance Body Ltd (GNGB) is an industry owned governance body that oversees the Superannuation Transaction Network (STN) – the data infrastructure that transports contributions and rollovers between employers and superannuation funds. -
FounderCyber Cognition Sep 2021 - PresentMelbourne, Victoria, AuI help people and organisations make better decisions in cyber security by applying evidence based methods for measurably improving the way people think, which drives better decision and better outcomes. The mission of Cyber Cognition is to educate the cyber security industry on how to think better whether you are a practitioner, leader or board member.
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Chief Information Security OfficerJudo Bank Oct 2021 - Jul 2024Melbourne, Victoria, Au -
Building Cyber Collective AdvisorVenture In Security Feb 2023 - Jul 2023New York, UsHelping cybersecurity startup founders and investors build the future of security. I advise security startups about product to market fit and act as a CISO sounding board .The Building Cyber Collective brings cybersecurity startup founders and experienced professionals acting as advisors together so that they can connect and collaborate to build the security of the future. We are a collective of people working in the industry - a 100% free, grassroots initiative with no strings attached.Learn more and get involved at https://ventureinsecurity.net/p/buildingcyber -
General Manager Information SecurityHesta Jul 2019 - Sep 2021Melbourne, Vic, AuI was accountable for the information risk strategy of Australia’s largest health and community services superannuation fund serving over 860,000 members with multibillion-dollar assets.Responsibilities• Leadership and collaboration with Executive Management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organisation in line with growth objectives and operational protocols.• Proactive collaboration with business leaders and ecosystem partners to implement practices that meet agreed information security policies and standards.• Leadership and management of the Enterprise Information Security programme. This includes identifying, evaluating, and reporting on legal and regulatory, IT, and cybersecurity risks to information assets whilst supporting and advancing business objectives.• Articulation of the impact of cybersecurity on digital business, in addition to communicating insights to the Board of Directors and other senior stakeholders.• Provision of regular reporting on the current status of the Information Security Programme to enterprise risk teams, senior business leaders, and the Board of Directors as part of a strategic Enterprise Risk Management Programme. Key Achievements• Reported regularly to the Audit and Risk Committee on information risk strategy whilst providing expert oversight of risk matters and any emerging industry threats to ensure the Board remains informed and aware of the organisational risk profile at all times.• Designed and implemented the successful annual Strategic Control Testing Programme to assess the Information Security Risk Management Framework to align with APRA Regulatory Standard CPS 234.• Successfully delivered a third-party vendor management platform to automate the risk assessment process for over 120 third-party suppliers. • Chaired the Information Security Steering Group to provide a business-wide forum to influence and inform executive leadership on information risk management strategies. -
General Manager Information Security And TechnologyHesta Oct 2012 - Jul 2019Melbourne, Vic, AuI was accountable for the Information Security and Technology Strategy, specifically setting the strategic direction and oversight for the design, development, operation, and support of IT systems and programmes that fulfil the needs of the business. Responsibilities• Leadership and development of the organisation’s enterprise architecture and infrastructure; application; security and risk; and operations support management frameworks.• Development, implementation and management of the adoption strategy across enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise and managing risks through the effective design, delivery, and management of IT capabilities for the enterprise.• Development of partnerships with the business leadership team to drive culture change in support of digital business transformation.• Establishment of a Digital Workplace Strategy enabling digital dexterity in the workforce and ensuring employees have the resources to drive continuous improvement.Key Achievements• Successfully developed and delivered an Application Programming Interface (API) led Data Integration Strategy in support of the Digital Business Strategy, integrating over 80 services which have executed a total of 643 million processes to date.• Implemented an Identity and Access Management solution servicing more than 600,000 customers that delivered a 210 per cent ROI, and reduced manual administration labour by 80 per cent.• Successfully developed and implemented a Data Governance Framework to enable effective management and use of data across the enterprise.• Established a Cybersecurity Incident Response Programme to ensure a structured and coordinated approach to remediating cybersecurity incidents. • Designed and delivered an Enterprise Cybersecurity Awareness Programme that delivered a 70 per cent reduction in end-user susceptibility to social engineering attacks.
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Asia Pacific And Japan Security, Compliance & Continuity Services Portfolio LeaderHewlett-Packard Jan 2011 - Sep 2012Houston, Texas, UsMy role was to lead and develop solutions planning over the entire product lifecycle, including conformance to pricing strategies; end-to-end service delivery and sales readiness; and associated processes in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.Responsibilities• Representation of services on Product and Solution teams and provision of service requirements into product development stages and phases; including product warranty support and cost analysis, and Service Product Marketing content and collateral.• Collaboration across regional and global teams to develop and enhance services, solutions, or programmes, and processes to meet emerging customer and market requirements whilst fuelling profitable organisational growth.• Management of the regional P&L for the service portfolios, generating revenue in excess of $45 million for the APAC region across multiple countries and sub-regions. • Leadership of the regional portfolio, acting as the champion and evangelist for the end-to-end readiness state of service line portfolio offerings.• Establishment of revenue goals and growth targets in collaboration with country leadership.Key achievements• Successfully developed and executed strategic growth plans to launch services into three new countries within APJ delivering above 20 per cent in revenue growth.• Developed 12 high-level roadmaps and detailed delivery plans for service portfolios to ensure offerings were fit-for-purpose within regional delivery centres.• Coordinated ongoing monitoring and reporting on progress of service portfolio adoption, road maps, and delivery plans against milestones and benchmarks. -
Head Of Portfolio Development & TechnologyInjazat Data Systems (Hewlett Packard Joint Venture) Apr 2007 - Feb 2011Abu Dhabi, AeMy team was primarily responsible for defining and driving the Product Development and Technology strategy for Injazat Data Systems and its clients.Product Development was focussed on creating and developing innovative, market leading, leveraged, managed services that deliver tangible business value to Injazat's clients. -
Production Engineering LeaderEds New Zealand Dec 2003 - Mar 2007I was the Manager for the EDS Production Engineering capability, leading a high performance team of 60 engineers focused on Design & Deployment of Windows, Web Hosting, Networks, Enterprise Management, Identity Management and Security solutions for a range of enterprise global clients including General Motors, Telecom New Zealand, Commonwealth Bank, and Fonterra amongst others.
Michael Collins Education Details
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Heriot-Watt UniversityStrategic Planning
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