Enhancing National Resilience Amidst Evolving
Security Threats by Leveraging Strategy, Technology & People
November 12 - 14, 2024
| Steve Waugh Room at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, NSW
Conference Day One
Day One | Secure Australia
8:45 am - 8:50 am
SECAUS Opening Remarks
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Australia’s International Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Richard Feakes -
First Assistant Secretary, International Security Division and Ambassador for Counter Terrorism,,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Richard Feakes
First Assistant Secretary, International Security Division and Ambassador for Counter Terrorism,Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
9:30 am - 10:00 am
International Keynote Presentation
Hon. Pio Tikoduadua -
Minister,
Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration of Fiji (Tentative)
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Coffee And Networking Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Civil Maritime Security Concerns
Rear Admiral Brett Sonter -
Commander Maritime Border Command,
Australian Border Force
11:00 am - 11:30 am
French Armed Forces in New Caledonia
Commander Sophie Cabanes -
Head of Law Enforcement at Sea, New Caledonia Maritime Zone,
French Armed Forces
Commander Sophie Cabanes
Head of Law Enforcement at Sea, New Caledonia Maritime ZoneFrench Armed Forces
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch and Networking Break
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Strengthening National Security: Safeguarding Vital Sectors and Enhancing Resilience
Ensuring the security of critical sectors: including critical minerals, data, and infrastructure
Enhancing defences against interference in areas vulnerable to disruption through the establishment of national resilience taskforces
Introducing innovative policies to fortify frameworks for security and intelligence
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Emerging Trends and Challenges in The Foreign Interference Landscape
Dr. Craig Clothier -
Director - Counter Foreign Interference Partnerships NSW, Counter Foreign Interference Coordination Centre,
Department of Home Affairs
Evolving tactics and techniques employed by foreign actors
The proactive measures being taken to detect, deter, and respond to foreign interference activities
The importance of international cooperation and coordination in countering foreign interference
Dr. Craig Clothier
Director - Counter Foreign Interference Partnerships NSW, Counter Foreign Interference Coordination CentreDepartment of Home Affairs
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Complexities of Foreign Interference and Espionage
Given the increasing sophistication of cyber espionage tactics, what are some of the most effective strategies that governments and organisations can implement to protect their sensitive information and infrastructure from foreign interference?
How can international cooperation be strengthened to combat foreign interference and espionage, considering the differing political agendas and levels of technological advancement among countries?
In what ways can public awareness and education be improved to help citizens recognize and respond to foreign interference efforts, particularly those that utilize social media and other digital platforms to influence public opinion?
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Coffee and Networking Break
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Safeguarding our Frontiers Through Cyber Security
Lachlan Bickley -
A/g Energy Security, Crisis Response and GEMS,
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Chui Yong - Assistant Secretary Cyber Security & Desktop Services, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
How can synergy among government agencies, industry, and cybersecurity experts enhance detection and mitigation of digital infrastructure vulnerabilities?
What strategies can improve recruitment, training, and retention in cybersecurity?
What security threats does the transition to net zero pose for critical infrastructure?
How are organisations tackling vulnerabilities from emerging and smart technologies?
Lachlan Bickley
A/g Energy Security, Crisis Response and GEMSDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Chui Yong
Assistant Secretary Cyber Security & Desktop ServicesDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
