
Chathura Abeydeera
Chathura is a trusted cybersecurity advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. With a strong track record of advising boards and executive teams, he brings a unique ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable governance insights.
He has led high-performing cybersecurity teams at two of the Big Four consulting firms in Australia for over a decade, delivering large-scale cybersecurity assessments, internal audits, and incident response programs for major Australian and global organisations.
He is also recognised as a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) and has been awarded the title of Fellow by CREST. He is presently engaged in the pursuit of a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity and Space Intelligence.
Too young for the room
A breakout session on how seniority bias and credentialism keep young cyber talent invisible, traced through one 15-year-old's path from locksport to the stage.
World-Class Speakers
Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.







