Adam Cunningham

Adam Cunningham

CISO
Vela APX

Adam Cunningham has spent over 25 years in the trenches of cyber security, from securing critical infrastructure to advising boardrooms on strategic risk. His experience spans both government and commercial sectors, giving him a unique vantage point on how hardware vulnerabilities translate to executive liability.

As a recognised expert in translating complex security threats into business language, Adam has helped organisations navigate the choppy waters between technological capability and risk management. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business acumen, making him a trusted advisor to executives who need to understand not just what could go wrong, but what it means for the bottom line.

From submarines to boardrooms: Executive risk lessons from hacking military hardware

Adam Cunningham
2026-10-16 11:45 am
2026-10-16 12:25 pm
Room 218

Lessons from hacking a submarine's control systems shape five principles for communicating technical risk in terms executives will act on.

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