Venessa Smith
Venessa Smith is a cybersecurity executive and community leader with over 13 years of experience across enterprise security, technology risk, and digital resilience. She has led security initiatives for some of Australia’s largest organisations, partnering with executive leaders to build pragmatic, business-aligned security strategies that protect customers while enabling innovation.
As the Melbourne Chapter Lead for AWSN (Australian Women in Security Network), Venessa is passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for connection, mentorship, and the growth of the cybersecurity community. She is a regular speaker and panel host, known for bringing authentic conversations, practical insights, and a people-first perspective to topics spanning cyber leadership, resilience, and careers in security.
The power of unlikely skills: From law and art to cyber
Lauren Compson, Polly Cheung, Biljana Roksandic, Venessa Smith and Simone van Nieuwenhuizen on the unlikely skills law and art bring to cyber, 10.55am Friday.
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Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.
