Explainer Series
What are the biggest cybersecurity risks that Australia faces?
May 2025
Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX
Alastair is Australia’s foremost cyber security leader, and is the Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. Following a 15-year career as a Federal Agent in the Australian Federal Police, where he established Australia’s High Tech Crime Centre, Alastair held senior cyber security and safety roles across the private sector, including head of eBay’s Asia Pacific Trust & Safety team.
Upon returning to public service, Alastair was appointed Australia’s inaugural eSafety Commissioner, before going on to roles as National Cyber Security Adviser, head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security.
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This video explores how emerging technologies – like artificial intelligence and quantum computing – are reshaping the digital landscape. While these tools offer powerful new ways to protect systems, they also present new risks. Brendan Dowling highlights the need to stay ahead of evolving threats while not losing sight of the fundamental practices that still defend against the majority of cyber attacks.