Dear ISACA Auckland Chapter Members,
The ISACA Auckland Chapter is pleased to announce our next lunchtime HYBRID event, to be held in the lunchtime from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM NZST on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. 2CPEs are available.
Topic:
Cloud Risk Management: Breaking the Cloud Security Silos
Synopsis:
In today’s cloud environments, real risk isn’t just about critical CVEs, it’s about what’s exploitable and exposed. As the cloud attack surface grows, proactive risk management and frictionless automation are essential from code to cloud to reduce remediation time and provide actionable context to IT and development teams.
Shift from CVEs to Exploitability: Modern cloud security focuses on what’s exploitable and exposed, not just known vulnerabilities requiring contextual risk visibility across vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, identities, and threat intelligence.
Enable Proactive Response: Using TruRisk Prioritization, Attack Path Analysis, and no-code remediation, security teams move from alert fatigue to real-time, automated action reducing manual work and improving compliance.
Unify with ROC Framework: The Risk Operations Center (ROC) integrates fragmented tools and data, offering real-time visibility, financial risk impact, and business-aligned cybersecurity decisions through continuous monitoring and automation.
Join us for this engaging fireside chat to hear from industry leaders on how to modernise your cloud risk management strategy. Learn how to break down silos between security, IT, and DevOps by building a unified, actionable risk operations model.
Speaker & Panelist:
Nirav Kamdar - Security Solution Architect, Cloud and DevOps, APAC, Qualys
Nirav Kamdar is a Cybersecurity Solution Architect - Cloud and DevOps for APAC at Qualys, located in Melbourne, Australia. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Nirav has built a distinguished career at leading technology companies such as Oracle, IBM, and Accenture.
Nirav is passionate about securing modern Cloud-Native Apps and DevOps using emerging cybersecurity technologies. He is a respected voice in the industry, frequently invited to share his insights on open-source software, cloud-native technologies, and security at major conferences and events.
As a thought leader at Qualys, Nirav serves as a trusted advisor, guiding clients in the adoption of the latest cybersecurity solutions for Application Security (AppSec) and Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) teams.
Moderator
Himanshu Sharma - Cyber Security Consulting Manager at Grant Thornton New Zealand and the ISACA Auckland Programme and Events Committee Member
Himanshu Sharma is a Cyber Security Consulting Manager who’s passionate about making security simple and strategic. With hands-on experience across standards like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and SOC 2, he’s known for turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans. Himanshu brings a thoughtful, engaging presence to cybersecurity panels, connecting technical depth with real-world business needs.
Panelists
PJ has extensive experience leading cloud and on premise risk management initiatives across multiple countries and industries, including financial services, government, industrials, energy, and higher education. From a background in science research, he moved into computing 25 years ago whilst working in Australia travelling to remote industrial sites impacted by critical incidents. He is Cloud, Cyber Security and CRISC certified, an ITIL certified expert, AgilePM and an ISO 22301 Senior Lead Implementer for BCP and DR.
In previous technical, operational management and governance roles and currently as a Digital transformation partner, he is experienced in the practical challenges facing organisations in an ever-evolving threat landscape and understands the potential of Cloud services to facilitate more resilient business environments.
Abhy Singla is a seasoned digital solutions expert with over 20 years of experience solving complex business and technology challenges.
Venue :
- On Site: Grant Thornton New Zealand, 152 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Online
Agenda as follows:
- 12:00 to 12:30 Registration & Networking
- 12:30 – 13:30 Presentation
- 13:30- 13:55 Panel Discussion
- 13:55 -14:00 Q&A and Closing
Please register through ISACA Auckland Chapter Website by:
12.00 PM on Monday, August 04th, 2025, if you are attending in person & Online
Regards,
Abby Zhang
Vice President
ISACA Auckland