ISACA Perth Chapter invites members and guests to attend this In-Person Professional Development Session -
Cyber Risk and Relentless Change: Leading Through Controls, Innovation, and Emerging Threats
A Panel Session with Vannessa Van Beek and Shana Uhlmann, and moderated by Luisa Amanda
In an era defined by generative AI, connected everything, and geopolitical volatility, cybersecurity leaders must navigate complexity at unprecedented speed. This panel brings together two of Australia's cyber leaders -Vannessa Van Beek and Shana Uhlmann for a grounded, candid conversation on managing cyber risk amid constant innovation. Through real-world examples and unfiltered insights, they will explore the evolving role of controls in the age of automation, how to align cyber investment with operational resilience, and why psychological safety in cyber teams is now mission critical. Expect insights on non-negotiable controls, insights on secure-by-design and executive reporting. Designed for cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers, this session unpacks how leaders can stay adaptive.
Speakers
Vannessa Van Beek, CISO Fortescue
Cyber risk leader driving security and transformation with a background in law, business, and psychology. Recognised with multiple national awards for leadership and impact, she is known for her strategic vision, board-level influence, and commitment to securing digital transformation at scale.
Shana Uhlmann, GM Technology Perth Airport
Innovative technology executive with experience delivering global engineering programs and leading large, high-performing teams. With a leadership style characterised by clarity, curiosity, and culture, she champions purposeful IT investment, pragmatic cyber controls, and ambitious transformation. Shana shares her insights regularly through panels, mentoring, and executive forums.
Moderator
Luisa Amanda, Board Secretary ISACA Perth Chapter
Senior cybersecurity and governance professional with over a decade of experience across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Luisa has led risk and compliance initiatives for government and industry, with a focus on strategic technology enablement and enterprise capability uplift. She contributes actively to the cybersecurity industry through collaboration, mentoring, and professional development.
ISACA MEMBERS - please note that this Professional Development Session is followed by the ISACA Perth Chapter Annual General Meeting 2025.
Details and Registration available at isaca-perth.org.au