Sarah Sloan

Sarah Sloan

Head of Cybersecurity Policy APAC
Cisco

Sarah Sloan is Head of Cybersecurity Policy APAC, Cisco where she leads public sector engagement across the region. With 15 years’ experience across government, industry, and consulting—including over a decade focused on cyber and technology —Sarah has held senior roles in the Australian Government and leading global technology firms, driving policy development, public-private sector partnerships, and national cyber security priorities.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies from the Australian National University (ANU), and postgraduate qualifications in legal practice, international law, and Japanese studies. Sarah is also Chair of the Australian Industry Information Association's (AIIA) National Security and Cyber Resilience Policy Advisory Network.

Securing the nation: Accelerating government cyber security in an age of digital disruption

Sarah Sloan & Frank Den Hartog
2026-10-15 1:30 pm
2026-10-15 2:10 pm
Room 208

Australia's 2025 Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture Report shows real but slow progress, with legacy systems and rigid funding still holding agencies back.

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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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