The New Zealand Information Security Forum has been launched as an independent organization in 1995. Since 2001 it has operated as a Special Interest Group of the New Zealand Security Association.
Members of the NZISF work as independent consultants, members of divisions responsible for information security, academics, students and journalist, all of them interested in information security issues.
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Next Meeting
Thursday 12 June 2025 on Zoom.
Seminar Topic: CRITICAL NEXUS: The role of policy and cybersecurity in critical infrastructure resilience
Presenter: Lauren Veenstra
Registration deadline: morning of Wednesday 11 June 2025
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New Zealand Information Security Forum (NZISF) cordially invites you and your friends to the breakfast meeting:
Date
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Time
8:00 am – 9:00am
Venue
via Zoom
Registration
Cost – $10
Topic: CRITICAL NEXUS: The role of policy and cybersecurity in critical infrastructure resilience
Recent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure highlight that despite two decades of efforts by governments and industry, securing these high-value assets remains a formidable challenge. With potentially far-reaching and dire consequences on the line, we look to policymakers and regulators for answers. The question is, how do we bring resilience to critical infrastructure?
Join Lauren Veenstra as she delves into what constitutes effective policy, the contentious issue of who’s responsible, and how Australia’s strategic position rates.
Attendees will gain insights into the complexities of policy and cybersecurity, learning how these elements interplay to shape resilience. Whether you’re a policymaker, industry leader, or security professional, this session promises critical knowledge for navigating a field where the stakes have never been higher.
Presenter: Lauren Veenstra
Lauren Veenstra is a cyber leader and researcher focusing on the intersection of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. With a career spanning multiple critical infrastructure sectors, she brings deep knowledge of operational technology environments and valuable insights into complex cybersecurity governance. Lauren’s strategic approach integrates cybersecurity with organisational resilience and business objectives, positioning digital security as a catalyst for competitive advantage. Her expertise empowers organisations to develop robust, adaptive strategies that transform cybersecurity from a perceived barrier into a fundamental business enabler.
NZISF Chair:
Lech Janczewski
NZISF is a Special Interest Group of the NZ Security Association