CyberCon Melbourne 2025

🚨 Reflections from the Frontline of Cyber Leadership – CyberCon Melbourne 2025 🚨

Just wrapped up an incredible few days at hashtag#CyberConMelbourne, where the conversations were bold, urgent, and deeply human.

From a national lens, National Cyber Security Coordinator - Lt Gen. Michelle McGuinness delivered a powerful reminder: our safety must span both the physical and digital realms. Her call for cyber practices to be distinctive and instinctive struck a chord — as did her vision for Australia to lead globally in cyber. The message was clear: cyber security is no longer optional — it’s hashtag#essential.

Another standout was Theresa Payton, who reminded us that the internet never sleeps — and neither do cyber threats. With 2.59 million attacks every minute, her advice was sharp and timely: don’t outsource your future. Keep your strategic capabilities close, and let go of legacy systems that no longer serve.

From discussions on spy-enabled vehicles to strategies for creating a hostile internet for child abuse material, the conference was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. At CyberWest Hub, our mission remains clear: to push boundaries, foster collaboration, and drive evidence-based action for a safer digital future.

💥 Special shoutout to the WA team for making this CyberCon a truly memorable one. Your energy, dedication, and presence helped bring the WA perspective to life on a national stage — and it didn’t go unnoticed.

CyberCon wasn’t just a conference — it was a call to action. Let’s keep the momentum going. 💬

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CyberCon Melbourne — officially the Australian Cyber Conference — is the largest cyber security event in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing together leading experts, innovators, and business leaders to tackle today’s most pressing cyber challenges. Held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 15–17 October 2025, the conference features keynote addresses, thought leadership sessions, interactive panels, and live demonstrations focused on emerging threats, resilience strategies, and transformative technologies. With its dynamic mix of workshops, networking opportunities, and insights from global cyber leaders, CyberCon Melbourne is a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of security and digital trust.