Cyber Matters

Hank Opdam

FRACTIONAL CISO

More about Hank

Past Experience

A former civil/structural engineer with 25+ years in Information Technology.

10+ years working security and IT Risk roles in financial services.

12+ years as CISO with one of Australia’s largest entertainment organisations.

2+ years as CISO for one of Australia’s most critical infrastructure organisations.

18+ years of leading cyber professionals.

10+ years of board exposure in a CISO capacity.

Many years of committee experience as member and chair

Education

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Cloud Computing Security Knowledge (CCSK) from Cloud Security Alliance

Sherwood Applied Business Security Architect (SABSA)

Certified Information Security Manager CISM (ISACA)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP (ISC2)

IEC62443 Securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems

Many years at the school of hard knocks (the best kind of experience)

Personal Traits

Personal Traits: Logical, Outcome Focused, Friendly, Pragmatic.

Gallup Strengths: Communication, Inclusion, Analytical, Focus, Learner.

Personality Profile: ENTJ (Myer Briggs), Explorer/Organiser (TMS).

ACS SFIA: Level 6-7 Maturity across 11 domains aligned to CISO role.

Nationality: Australian

Interests: All board sports (incl. Chess), Skydiving, Technology and Innovation.

Dietary requirements: I have none, but thanks for asking.

inspiration & Strengths

Why Cyber?

In 1984, two influential movies, “War Games” and “Electric Dreams,” captured the imagination of a young boy. These films prominently showcased Artificial Intelligence and Technology, shedding light on both the vulnerabilities in security and the potential opportunities that technology could offer to enhance our lives, provided the risks are appropriately addressed.

I use my strength of “learning” to stay at the forefront of cyber security advancements, threat trends, emerging technologies, strategies and best practices.

My strength in “inclusion” enables me to foster an environment where diverse perspectives play a pivotal role in shaping priorities, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.

By “focusing” on the information provided by businesses and leveraging insights from data, I am able to make well-informed decisions and effectively prioritise cyber resources.

As a CISO, effective “communication” is crucial. I feel that strong communication skills enable me to convey complex cybersecurity concepts in a clear and concise manner to any audience. There is nothing better than a great culture of security awareness and understanding.

Hank Opdam , Career CISO

25 +

Years of experience in IT

18 +

Years Leading Cyber Professionals

8.3+

Team Engagement Scores

8.0+

Consistent Team Customer NPS

Dive Deeper

There is more to Hank Opdam than being a CISO.

Community

Hank co-manages a LinkedIn community with fellow cyber leaders, where they bring like-minded cyber professionals together to engage in idea exchange and networking while enjoying drinks.

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Services

Having been a senior cyber leader across three different industries, I bring practical, pragmatic advice to any organisation that is interested in moving the needle in reducing cyber risk.

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Public Speaking

Hank enjoys sharing his insights into the challenges of cyber in the modern world. If you are interested having Hank join your upcoming conference or event register your interest here.

Presenting History

Cyber Matters

Latest Blog & Articles

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