About
I'm a Cyber Security Director with 18 years of global experience, helping organisations protect their valuable data, enhance cyber resilience, gain customer trust and enable growth. I advocate for fresh approaches, greater collaboration, inclusion and diversity, and a Zero Trust mindset.
With a proven track record of partnering with stakeholders across the organisation, including the Board and C-suite, I have successfully influenced change and delivered cyber resilience capabilities to transform businesses, foster customer trust and enhance revenue security.
I'm passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams and creating an inclusive culture that empowers individuals and promotes equality, well-being and fairness.
As a Founder and CISO of MakeCyberSimple, I'm dedicated to raising awareness about cyber security and on a mission to make cyber security simple and accessible to all.
Please note that all of the opinions are my own. Any content I produce is in my personal capacity, and none of it represents the views of my employer.
Articles by Jay
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Zero Trust, We must, but where to begin.
Zero Trust, We must, but where to begin.
Perimeters have been a practical approach to protecting sovereign territories since the time of the roman empire. With…
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Learning from adversity and building architecture for a Cyber-resilient future
Learning from adversity and building architecture for a Cyber-resilient future
The disruption and forced isolation resulting from this global pandemic has slowed things down for some of us…
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My top 5 baseline security suggestions for organisations that leverage the Salesforce platform
My top 5 baseline security suggestions for organisations that leverage the Salesforce platform
I decided to write a short, sharp (and possibly shiny :)) blog to articulate my top 5 baseline security suggestions for…
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I'm supporting ISACA Sydney Chapter fundraising efforts for R U OK? Supporting R U OK? means helping more people start life-saving conversations…
I'm supporting ISACA Sydney Chapter fundraising efforts for R U OK? Supporting R U OK? means helping more people start life-saving conversations…
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My podcast with Kalpana Singhal with #Techplusmedia was a great discussion #AspiringCIOCISO https://lnkd.in/gUsZBKpm
My podcast with Kalpana Singhal with #Techplusmedia was a great discussion #AspiringCIOCISO https://lnkd.in/gUsZBKpm
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Thank you, The University of Texas System, for the opportunity to present at both conferences #UTINFOSEC spring 2024 and #UTINFOSEC Fall 2024. The…
Thank you, The University of Texas System, for the opportunity to present at both conferences #UTINFOSEC spring 2024 and #UTINFOSEC Fall 2024. The…
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PCIP - Payment Card Industry Professional
PCI Security Standards Council
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Certified Agiliance Professional
Agiliance
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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
International Register of Certificated Auditors
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Volunteer Experience
Publications
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Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Women in Security Magazine, Issue 15
See publicationThe lack of women in IT comes at a staggering cost. Inclusive workplace cultures hold the key to change. Diversity and inclusion are not the same - true inclusivity fosters belonging and empowers voices. With its traits and expansion, the cyber security industry paves the way for gender equity. Let's prioritise Inclusion and Diversity to create transformative workplaces.
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Building a career in Cyber Security - Strategies for newcomers and career transitioners
Women in Security Magazine, Issue 14
On pages 60-62, we hear the perspectives from Jay Hira, Kavika Singhal and Michelle Gatsi, on building a career in cyber security.
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Spotting and Reporting a Scam
Women in Security Magazine, Issue 13
On pages 76-77, we hear the perspective from Jay Hira, Sarah Box, and Kavika Singhal, on spotting and reporting scams.
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How Do We Attract Women Into Cyber Security, And Retain Them
Women In Security Magazine, Issue 10
Advice from industry experts in the Women in Security Magazine career perspectives section.
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Amplifying The Diverse Voices of Cyber Security
Women in Security Magazine, Issue 9
Cyber Security Practitioners from various walks of life discuss what excites them, what challenges them about working in cyber security, and what making a difference in the industry means to them.
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Nobody's an island: Collaboration is the key to neutralising evolving cyber attacks
Top Cyber News Magazine
See publicationThe prevalence of a highly interconnected digital ecosystem presents enormous business opportunities. However, the same interdependence in the ecosystem makes businesses equally vulnerable to constantly evolving cyber threats. The only way to thrive and survive is to tackle the shared problems through collaboration, which we've discussed in detail in our contribution, which is published in the Top Cyber News MAGAZINE.
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Let's get more collaborators to solve the evolving cyber security puzzle
Women in Security Magazine, Issue 8
See publicationJay discusses the unfair fight cyber security practitioners are fighting, the power of diversity and the need for more collaborators to solve the evolving cyber security puzzle.
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What It Takes to Build the Blue Team of Tomorrow
Security Intelligence
A good defence takes some testing. Ethical hacking involves pitting two teams together for the sake of strengthening digital security defences. The red team attempts to bypass digital security barriers. By doing so, they reveal both misconceptions and flaws in their employer’s attack detection. Then, the blue team tries to defend against the red team’s attack attempts. Putting together a good blue team can be difficult. How do you make the best one you can?
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In a Digital-First Economy, Security Will Be Your Competitive Advantage
Salesforce
Organisations of every size should be looking to make cyber security a priority and not just an afterthought. Here's what to consider when building a cyber security strategy that will stand up in a digital-first world.
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Learning from adversity and building architecture for a cyber resilient future
Top Cyber News Magazine
See publicationThe disruption and forced isolation resulting from this global pandemic has slowed things down for some of us, providing an opportunity to re-evaluate our lives. Through reflections, the one big takeaway for me personally has been realising how resilient we are as a species and how deeply adversity influences change in us, for better or for worse. We can choose to learn lessons from our adversity and use this force to transform ourselves into diamonds rather than continuing to go through our…
The disruption and forced isolation resulting from this global pandemic has slowed things down for some of us, providing an opportunity to re-evaluate our lives. Through reflections, the one big takeaway for me personally has been realising how resilient we are as a species and how deeply adversity influences change in us, for better or for worse. We can choose to learn lessons from our adversity and use this force to transform ourselves into diamonds rather than continuing to go through our lives as ordinary pieces of coal.
Honors & Awards
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EY Oceania CEO Awards - DE&I Leadership
EY Oceania
The EY Oceania CEO Awards honours the DE&I Champions in Leadership, who aim to create a more inclusive workplace.
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Driving Positive Social Impact
EY APAC FSO
APAC FSO Leadership recognition for exemplary teaming behaviours on driving positive social impact.
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IABCA Business Leader of Year 2023
India Australia Business and Community Alliance
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the industry
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Inclusiveness and Teaming
EY APAC FSO
Individual award in recognition of exemplary traits of inclusiveness and teaming.
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Top 10 Guardians of Cyber Space in 2022
The Cyber Express
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Finalist - IABCA Business Leader of the Year 2023
India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA)
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Cyber Personality of the Year 2022
Cyber Security Awards
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Cyber Security Influencer of the Year 2022
Cyber Security Awards
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Finalist - Cyber Security Professional of the Year 2022
Australian Information Security Association (AISA)
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Globally recognised 40 under 40 cyber security professionals in 2022
Top Cyber News Magazine
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Excellence in Client Delivery
Accenture
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ACE Alchemist Award 2013
Accenture
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Security CoP Performance Award 2012
Accenture
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Accenture Information Security Champions Award 2012
Accenture
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PCI DSS Champion
SISA
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CISO Award 2012
Accenture
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Symbiosis - Scroll of Honour - 2010
Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology
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IBM Outstanding Performer 2010
IBM
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IBM Star 2009
IBM
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Super Team 2008
KPMG
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Super Employee (Chargeability) 2007
KPMG
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Hope you can join us on 18 Oct for the ISACA Sydney One Day Event at the iconic Australian National Maritime Museum
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Yassine Maleh, SMIEEE
🇦🇺 New Resource Alert! The Governance Institute of Australia has released "Effective Cyber Risk Management: A Best Practice Governance Guide for Digitally Secure and Resilient Organisations." This essential guide offers practical strategies for protecting assets, enhancing data governance, and managing cyber crises. A must-read for leaders looking to strengthen their organisation's cyber resilience. 🔗 Access the Guide Here: https://lnkd.in/ea7Kmr5N #CyberRiskManagement #Governance #CyberSecurity #Leadership #DigitalResilience
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Arachne Digital
🚨 Strategies for handling uncertainty in identity investigations: Fortian's Strategic Approaches 🚨 Arachne Digital is proud to support Fortian, an Australian security consultancy and managed security service provider, in their mission to enhance security operations. Fortian have put out an insightful article on monitoring identity providers for suspicious sign-in activity, emphasising the critical need for vigilance given that over 77% of attacks involve compromised credentials as an initial access method (Sophos, 2024). Key Strategies for handling uncertainty in identity investigations: Relate to Known Threats or Scenarios: Fortian advises building a matrix of threats and scenarios alongside evidence to support or disprove them. This method helps analysts make high-confidence determinations about the nature of suspicious sign-ins. Score the Anomaly: When evidence doesn't point to a specific threat, benchmarking anomalous sign-ins against past activities can provide context and help differentiate between benign and malicious activities. Perform Low-Impact Response Actions: In cases of irreducible uncertainty, low-impact actions like revoking sign-in sessions, resetting passwords, or extending monitoring can mitigate potential threats while minimising business disruption. Fortian's structured approach to dealing with suspicious sign-ins in Microsoft Entra ID is a testament to their dedication to security. By leveraging these strategies, security operations analysts can reduce uncertainty and respond effectively to potential threats. 🔍 Read more about Fortian's methodologies and how they can enhance your security operations: https://lnkd.in/g8btk2HX #CyberSecurity #ThreatDetection #IdentityProtection #SecurityOperations #ArachneDigital #Fortian
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