Steering Committee

Mohamed Omran is the Head of Cyber Security and Risk at Coates. A former forensics specialist, he has led investigations into some of Australia’s largest ransomware cases.
Mohamed focuses on breach leadership and structural resilience, converting complex crises into durable governance, integrated system design, and robust operational models.

Siddharth Rajanna is the Head of IT Security at Bingo Industries. With over 13 years’ experience across sectors including government, aviation, and construction, specialising in implementing complex security initiatives. Siddharth combines technical expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment with strategic governance to drive secure outcomes and influence executive-level stakeholders.

Rolf Samonte is the Head of ICT and Cyber Security at Metro Trains Sydney. An experienced, solutions-focused professional, Rolf specialises in empowering workforces through strategic technology. With a strong technical background and a results-driven approach, he excels at adapting to complex environments and applying practical skills to modern security challenges.

Colin Renouf is the CISO at Healius and a published author specializing in cloud architecture, Al, and OT security. With an aeronautical engineering background, he designs resilient, distributed cloud models for healthcare and defense. Colin is an expert in threat intelligence and ISAC integration, focusing on rapid recovery of critical infrastructure.

Aaron has over 20 years’ experience in cyber security and has spent the past decade in CISO roles across complex IT and OT environments, including Flinders University, Beach Energy (ASX:BPT), and Flinders Port Holdings. He specialises in large-scale cyber security transformation, helping organisations modernise access and identity controls across critical operational systems.

A passionate IT professional with more than a decade’s cyber security experience in building high performing Global Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) teams across Telecommunication, Financial and Transportation sector for Corporate, Cloud and Operational Technology (OT) systems.

Shane Read is the CISO at Goldilock, with 25 years’ experience across the Australian Department of Defence and multinational firms. Based in Canberra, he specialises in physical-layer network isolation and OT/ICS security for critical infrastructure. Shane bridges the gap between software-defined security and hardware-enforced controls for operators across Asia-Pacific.

Sean Murdoch is the Head of OT Advisory at Secolve, bringing over 30 years of experience across heavy industries, including mining, energy, and water. He specialises in bridging the gap between Operational Technology and cybersecurity, helping organisations navigate engineering legislation and professional standards through pragmatic policy development and strategic risk management.

Nikhil Mugi is the Director of ICS/OT Cyber Security Services at ASTRA. He specialises in delivering specialised security solutions to the critical infrastructure sector across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Nikhil focuses on safeguarding essential services by providing expert consultancy and robust cyber security frameworks for industrial control systems.

As the Head of Solutions Engineering at Dull, Tim Jackson leads a global team dedicated to architecting robust defense frameworks. With over 10 years of technical leadership, he specializes in bridging the gap between complex security architecture and business resilience, ensuring clients stay ahead of evolving digital threats.

Sajeesh Patail is a Global – Cyber Operations Manager / Head of Cyber Operations at Orica.

Neil Bray is the CISO at SA Water and an 18-year IT veteran. A retired Royal Air Force veteran, he specializes in digital transformation, technology risk, and governance. With global experience across finance and government, Neil excels at modernizing enterprise strategies and implementing robust ICT policies to secure critical infrastructure.

Michael Murphy leads Fortinet’s APAC OT specialist team, bringing over a decade of experience in protecting critical infrastructure. A widely recognized expert in incident response and digital forensics, Michael serves on the CS4CA steering committee and is a prominent thought leader advocating for the link between uptime and brand resilience.