Purple Team Australia

2024 Australian Women in Security Awards Winner announcement: Champion of Change proudly sponsored by Source2Create These outstanding nominees are male & non-binary champions of change, dedicated to dismantling gender-based discrimination and bias in their workplaces while advocating for equality within the Cybersecurity industry. Their unwavering commitment and tangible achievements are shaping a brighter future for all. And the winner is.... Peter Gigengack You’ve made great strides in advancing gender equality in cybersecurity. Through mentorship, AWSN involvement, and dedication to DEI, you’ve boosted women’s confidence and fostered an inclusive environment. Your efforts set a high standard for diversity, making you a true Champion of Change. #WISAwards #Protectivesecuritychampion #2024WISAWARDS #womeninsecurity #womeninsecurityawards #source2create #cybersecurity #infosecurity #womenintech #security #diversity #Australianwomeninsecurity #protectivesecurity #australianwomeininsecurityawards #championofchange

Happy Friday #network! Sharing this 𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭 scholarship opportunity from the SANS Technology Institute 🥵 🚨 If successful, you have a choice between a 𝚏̲𝚞̲𝚕̲𝚕̲𝚢̲ ̲𝚏̲𝚞̲𝚗̲𝚍̲𝚎̲𝚍̲ undergraduate or graduate degree 🚨

I am so excited to announce that I have been allocated a time slot at #CyberCon2024 in Melbourne! This will be my first-ever conference talk, and I am incredibly grateful for the support from the AWSN - Australian Women in Security Network / Australian Signals Directorate and the Project Friedman team. I'll be presenting on a topic close to my heart: 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗷𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝘆𝗲𝘀' 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 In a field as demanding as #CyberSecurity, it's crucial to focus on our #WellBeing and learn how to say 𝚗̲𝚘̲ when necessary. I'm looking forward to sharing insights and learning from other amazing professionals in the industry. Hope to see you there! 🔗 Check the comments for more details about my talk! #WomenInSecurity #PublicSpeaking | Australian Information Security Association (AISA) | Louisa Partridge | Louisa Vogelenzang | Catherine McGrath | ⚡️Emily Edgeley

💡 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📢 This update brings a host of new and enhanced resources—take a look! 🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱: • 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 > A snapshot of my involvement in this year's AWSN - Australian Women in Security Network / Australian Signals Directorate Project Friedman, and as #ACT State Lead for the much anticipated National Missing Persons Hackathon. 🚨 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 > Gen Z Anxiety in Cyber Security 🧠 Highlighting Peter Coroneos' thought piece on an up and coming issue. • 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 > 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 🎓 My certificate of completion for Aquatic Therapy University's Aquatic Sensory & Motor Integration course. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 > 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 🔍 Check out 'Security Awareness Scavenger Hunt Guide: Engaging Minds and Increasing Retention' by Adrian Kwitkowsky. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 > 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🦄 Highlighting Jesse Johnson's Slay Security+ initiative. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 > 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 > 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 🇦🇺 Access AustCyber's Australia’s Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan (SCP), and the Governance Institute of Australia's Effective Cyber Risk Management guide. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 > 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: 🌟 Alexis Bertholf's how to take headshots guide—use this to revamp your LinkedIn profile! ❗ Dan Murray-Serter 🧠 20 things you should never feel guilty about. 📄 Jonathan Javier💡 step-by-step resume advice. 💼 Regan Setter's tips to avoid working in a toxic workplace. 🚀 Richard van der Blom's Ultimate Profile Checklist: 33 Strategic Points to attract clients like Bees to Honey! 🖋️ Typegrow's 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝙵̶𝚘̶𝚛̶𝚖̶𝚊̶𝚝̶𝚝̶𝚎̶𝚛̶ 😮 • 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 🆕 An update to my involvement in Cybermerc Pty. Ltd. / Ionize / University of Canberra's Project DFNDR, and the Tangible Uplift Program (TUP). 🗣 Discover an additional Top Cyber Security Voice in Adam Biddlecombe. 🔗 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? Click the "Getting Into Cyber Security" link at the top of my profile and dive into the knowledge base.

📍Canberra your National Missing Persons Hackathon location is The Ann Harding Conference Centre📍 🌟 We are now seeking community sponsors 🌟 This event aims to bring together #OSINT experts, #techs and community members to leverage technology in the search for REAL missing persons across Australia. Your sponsorship will not only help facilitate meaningful discussions and collaborations but also contribute directly to advancing solutions in the realm of missing persons investigations. As a sponsor, you will gain visibility among industry leaders, technologists, law enforcement agencies, and community advocates who are passionate about making a difference. Your support will be prominently recognised throughout our event communications, social media channels, and official documentation. Join us in making a significant impact and helping reunite missing individuals with their loved ones. If you or your organisation are interested in partnering with us or learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Bianca or myself directly. Register as a participant here: https://lnkd.in/gCMRsfhF #Canberra #MissingPersons #OSINTforGood

🌟 Calling All Local Canberra Sponsors! 🌟   As a not-for-profit initiative, we rely on local sponsorships to support our National Missing Persons Hackathon in Canberra on Friday, 13 September 2024.   Your contributions can make a huge difference!   We are looking for:   🌟 In-kind donations 🌟 Small contributions towards catering costs 🌟 Memberships for cyber participants 🌟 Any other support you believe could benefit our event   In return, you will receive community sponsorship acknowledgment on our social media platforms and at our networking event.   Join us in making a positive impact and helping solve real-world problems.   Together, we can make a difference!   🦊 Caitlin S. and Bianca Puglisi - ACT State Leads, feel free to contact us for more information on how you can get involved.   National Missing Persons Hackathon Linda Cavanagh | Katie Perry | Louisa Partridge

Let's go year 3 at the Tangible Uplift Program (TUP)!

Come one, come all - but tickets are limited so get yours quick 🤫

You represent us with such grace Bianca Puglisi 🙌 For anybody wanting to give back to the community, please get in touch with Bianca or myself to help contribute to this amazing cause! National Missing Persons Hackathon Canberra Innovation Network

Wow wow wow, what a month! The ups and downs of being part of a not-for-profit like the National Missing Persons Hackathon are absolutely worth it, for the outcomes we will achieve in a single day 💙 Bianca Puglisi and I are so grateful to announce that we have secured the University of Canberra as our venue for this year's Australian Capital Territory #NationalMissingPersonsHackathon. This feat could not have been possible without the incredible sponsorship of Redacted Information Security! I did promise you that Bianca and I were the dream team - Remy Coll and Simon Smalley are now part of that 😎 If you have not secured your tickets yet - well, we've got a venue now, so get keen and register! 🗓️ Friday, 13th September 2024 📍 Ann Harding Conference Centre, Building 24, 24 University Dr S, Bruce 🎟 https://lnkd.in/g6XEqxTm #missingpersons #OSINT #osintforgood #opensourceintelligence #intelligenceanalysis #intelligencecommunity #cyberawareness #cybersecurity #ethicalhackers #cygenus #nmph #NMPH2024