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Alastair MacGibbon keynote speaker sessions are delivered by Australia’s most recognised cybersecurity leader. Alastair is Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX, now part of Accenture following its 2026 acquisition. He most recently held the positions of National Cyber Security Adviser, head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security. Before those roles, he served as the Australian Government’s inaugural eSafety Commissioner.
Alastair MacGibbon keynote speaker: a career spanning law enforcement, regulation and industry
Alastair spent 15 years in the Australian Federal Police. There, he helped establish the AFP’s high-tech crime centre. He later led eBay’s Asia Pacific Trust and Safety operations. He also held several corporate advisory roles in cybersecurity. CyberCX has since grown into a workforce of around 1,400 cybersecurity professionals across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Alastair has appeared on Channel 10’s The Project and ABC’s Q&A program, discussing scams and misinformation. Cybersecurity awareness is now at an all-time high. Widely publicised breaches make headlines almost daily. Still, many businesses, small and large, underestimate the potential for a cyber-attack against their organisation, and the cost to their business.
People as the cornerstone of cyber-resilience
Alastair’s message centres on a simple truth. Our world today is built upon technology. But technology is only one component in the equation for cyber-resilience. People and their potential are the critical cornerstone in building effective cyber-resilience for any organisation.
Organisations that book Alastair MacGibbon keynote speaker sessions can expect a frank assessment of geopolitical cyber threats and criminal cartels. He also offers practical guidance for company directors on protecting their organisations. Alastair is based in Canberra, Australia. Explore more AI and technology keynote speakers represented by Corporate Speakers Global, or connect with Alastair on X to learn more about his story.
