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Expert Panel | The lessons your firm must learn from the Optus breach

Event Recording

25 October 2022

Topic	Operational Management
Type	Event Recording
CPD	1 - Practice Management and Business Skills
	1 - New Zealand CPD

Pricing	AUD $149
Full Member	Free
Online Member	Free
Affiliate Member	Free
Associate Member	AUD $74.50

Watch our panel of industry specialists who detail the essential lessons that all Australian firms need to know following the Optus hack.

What fundamental procedures and processes businesses must have in place to prevent an attack like this
What are the prevailing trends in cyber crime
Best practice cyber security
Privacy laws as it pertains to cyber breaches
How the Optus hack may influence the Privacy Act Review
Risk management policy review including CEO/Executive responsibilites and the IT literacy skills of decision makers, BCP and comms strategies for use in the event of a breach

Provided by

Damien Manuel

Chair at Australian Information Security Association

Damien Manuel is an Adjunct Professor at Deakin University’s Centre for Cyber Security Research & Innovation (CSRI) and the Chairperson of the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), a not-for profit organisation which aims to improve Cyber Security in Australia at a Government, Industry and Community level. Manuel also provides advice to several boards both in Australia and internationally. He is a well-known leader in the Australian cyber security sector and works closely with both federal and state / territory governments.

Underpinning his over 25 years of experience is a diverse educational grounding ranging from the highest security, audit and governance certifications complemented by an Executive MBA with an international business focus. Damien also has a background in genetic engineering and is passionate about science. He has spoken on several podcasts (including with Dr Karl), conference keynotes internationally and locally, radio and TV appearances.

Sam Fiddian

Special Counsel at Clayton Utz

Sam Fiddian is a Special Counsel at Clayton Utz. A specialist in a broad spectrum of IP, technology and privacy matters, Sam provides strategic advice to clients operating in range of industries including the public sector, mining, energy and resources, and fintech and regtech.

Sam offers clients deep expertise across both litigious and non-litigious IP matters including: infringement of IP rights or the misappropriation of confidential information; the structuring of agreements dealing with IP rights including complex licensing and assignment arrangements relating to IP assets; and the negotiation and drafting of high value IT agreements. Sam also advises on privacy related matters, from the preparation of general policies and practices with respect to privacy and data breach notification laws to specific advice on matters of high compliance risk. A member of the Law Society of Western Australia’s IP and Technology Committee, Sam has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as an Intellectual Property & TMT Rising Star in Australia (2020, 2021) and was recently elevated by Doyle’s Guide to the list of Leading Intellectual Property & TMT Lawyers in Western Australia (2022).

Theonie Scott

Special Counsel at Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Theonie has practiced in the privacy and technology field for nearly a decade and has substantial experience in advising on all aspects of privacy, technology contracting, data commercialisation and protection, digital transformation, licensing of intellectual property and franchising law.

Theonie is a trusted advisor to both Australian and international clients across a range of industries including banking, higher education, technology, social media, loyalty programs hospitality, motor vehicle and fuel retailers and consumer goods.