David Jam

David Jam

Founder of VSG & Cyber Civilian Reserve
Vertical Scope Group, Bullroarers

David Jam is the Founder and CEO of Vertical Scope Group and WorkPath Australia, and Co-Founder of Bullroarers. He is recognised for building award-winning businesses and whole-of-nation initiatives that strengthen Australia’s cyber, ICT and security-cleared workforce capability.

Through VSG, he has delivered award-winning trusted workforce and consulting solutions to government and industry, while WorkPath Australia has created career pathways for veterans and underrepresented talent to enter cyber security.

In 2026, he founded the Cyber Civilian Reserve Australia to help advance a whole-of-nation capability to cyber resilience. David is widely regarded as a purpose-driven leader committed to sovereign capability, inclusion and national impact.

Not if, but when: The Cyber Civilian Reserve — From concept to capability

Joe Buffone, Kersti Eesmaa, David Jam, John O'Driscoll & Kylie Watson
2026-10-15 10:55 am
2026-10-15 11:35 am
Melbourne Room 2

Australia's newly established Cyber Civilian Reserve turns years of policy discussion into a deployable, industry-led national cyber capability.

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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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