Patrick Kissane

Patrick Kissane is the Managing Director of Burger IT, a Melbourne-based managed IT services provider with a strong cyber security focus and a reputation for straight-talking, practical advice. With more than 25 years in the IT industry, Patrick leads a team that supports organisations across Australia, from sole traders through to enterprise clients, helping them navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Patrick holds a Master of Cyber Security and is currently completing postgraduate study in AI Governance and Strategy. He pairs this academic grounding with hands-on delivery experience, regularly advising clients on cyber risk, security posture, and governance across frameworks including the Essential Eight, NIST CSF, and SMB1001.Domain and DNS security sits at the core of Patrick's day-to-day work.

He has spent years helping clients lock down their email authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, untangle messy DNS configurations, recover hijacked domains, and defend against phishing, spoofing, and business email compromise. He has seen firsthand how often the domain layer is treated as an afterthought, and how much risk that creates for organisations of every size.

A recognised voice in the Australian MSP and cyber community, Patrick is passionate about demystifying cyber security for business owners and boards. He has featured in podcasts, webinars, and industry events, where he shares practical guidance on building resilience without the jargon or scare tactics. Whether speaking at conferences or sitting across the table from a board, Patrick brings a no-nonsense, solutions-first mindset grounded in the fundamentals.