Athar Awan
Athar Awan is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Security Solution Consultants and a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Subject Matter Expert with cross-sector experience spanning telecommunications, financial services, and government across AU/NZ and globally.
He specialises in translating cyber risk into business language, enabling boards and executive leaders to make informed, risk-aligned decisions that protect value without slowing growth.
A sought after speaker at AISA and the New Zealand Cyber Conference, Athar is known for his practical, business-first approach to security governance, enterprise risk management, and cyber resilience. Today he brings that lens to one of the most pressing challenges in modern leadership: earning board buy-in for security as a strategic business priority.
Security as a strategic business enabler, earning board buy-in through business language risk narratives
Reframing cyber risk in financial terms, using quantified exposure rather than technical metrics, can turn a board's budget hesitation into a swift approval.
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Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.
