Darren Hopkins

Darren Hopkins

Partner
McGrathNicol

Darren Hopkins is a Partner at McGrathNicol (Digital Forensics & Incident Response), specialising in cyber security, privacy, digital forensics and technology-led investigations.

A qualified investigator with over three decades of forensic experience, including service as a foundation member of the Queensland Police Forensic Computer Examination Unit, he supports boards and executives with cyber strategy, ransomware response, and sensitive investigations across a wide range of industries.

Shadow IT, shadow AI and Insider risk: Why controls fail, and culture matters more

Darren Hopkins, Brad Churcher, Stefanie Luhrs & Reece Corbett-Wilkins
2026-10-15 1:30 pm
2026-10-15 2:10 pm
Melbourne Room 1

A cross-disciplinary panel argues shadow IT, shadow AI and insider risk persist not from weak controls but from a gap between expected and actual behaviour.

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Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.

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