Summit Speakers
Brendan Walker-Munro, Associate Professor (Law), Faculty of Business & the Arts, Southern Cross University
Brendan's focus is on "research security", the use of law and policy to protect university research from national security threats such as espionage, foreign interference, hacking, and technology transfer. He also researches other aspects at the intersection of national security law and higher education, such as research funding, privacy, and digital security.
Mandy Turner, Adjunct Lecturer in Cyber Criminology, The University of Queensland
A multi-award-winning cyber security and cybercrime specialist, author, artist, and senior cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in cyber security strategy, cybercrime intelligence, and security operations. Mandy has led whole of business cyber security programmes and focuses on understanding threat actor behaviours and motivations to develop flexible approaches to emerging threats. She has authored books on cybercrime, writes a regular column for Women in Security Magazine, and actively mentors and supports those entering or developing skills in cybersecurity to help future-proof the industry. Mandy is a passionate advocate for diversity in all its form knowing it not only supports inclusion, but also drives innovation, enabling stronger solutions to the complex challenges facing our world.
Sophia Moss, Project Manager, University of Wollongong
Sophia Moss is an experienced project manager, research manager, and operations manager. In Australia, she has assumed leadership and management positions in many sectors, including the Northern Territory Government, Australian Universities, and the emergency services. In the United States, she managed IT projects and community projects with many large organisations, including City University of Seattle, University of Washington, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Simon Moss, University Professor and Organisational Psychologist, Monash University
Simon Moss is a university professor and organisational psychologist. He has published 10 books and over 120 scientific papers, primarily on how the policies and practices of organisations and governments affect the wellbeing, productivity, and integrity of individuals. For example, he is the author of “The negative side of positive thinking”, “Where should I work”, and “Emotional Intelligence: Journey to the Source”. More recently, he founded radical humility: a movement that helps researchers, practitioners, leaders, and the general public nullify the adverse impacts of narcissism on workplaces and society.