Mick McCluney

Mick McCluney is the ANZ Field Chief Technology Officer at Trend Micro, where he leads strategic cyber advisory and technology direction across Australia and New Zealand. With deep expertise spanning threat intelligence, risk management, and emerging technologies, Mick works closely with CISOs, government agencies, and critical infrastructure organisations to strengthen cyber resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

A recognised voice in the Australian cyber security community, Mick is a frequent speaker at industry events and government forums, including national cyber showcases and executive roundtables focused on proactive defence, AI-driven security, and cyber risk quantification.

Mick has extensive experience translating real-world threat intelligence into actionable strategies, helping organisations move from reactive security postures to proactive, intelligence-led defence models. His work focuses on areas such as attack surface management, zero trust architecture, and the operationalisation of AI in cyber security - particularly in response to the growing sophistication of adversaries leveraging automation and machine learning.