Scarlett McDermott

Scarlett McDermott

Director
AISA

Scarlett is a digital leadership and governance specialist with over a decade of experience in technology. She is the Founder of Longitude Advisory, where she advises executives and boards on technology strategy, risk, and governance, and serves as a Board Director at the Australian Information Security Association. Her work focuses on helping leaders translate complex technology and cyber risk into clear, actionable decisions.

Together, Susan and Scarlett combine policy insight with practical governance expertise to help organisations move beyond reactive technology management toward deliberate, capability-led decision-making in an increasingly complex digital and cyber landscape.

Activating CyberPath - Australia’s next step toward a world‑leading cyber workforce

Jakub Zverina, Monica Millar & Scarlett McDermott
2026-10-14 2:30 pm
2026-10-14 3:10 pm
Room 209

A panel on CyberPath, an industry-led cyber workforce initiative, covering how it differs from global schemes and what it means for employers.

World-Class Speakers

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

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