Joanne Sam

Joanne Sam is an experienced security governance professional currently serving as the Security Governance Manager at AARNet since July 2020, where responsibilities include managing the organization's security GRC program and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Previously, Joanne worked at Telstra as a Security Risk Partner, advising on IT security risks and outcomes as part of strategic initiatives, and was also a Security Partner at DWS during a contract period. Earlier experience includes a tenure at Deloitte Australia as an IT Risk and Controls Manager, delivering consulting services in risk assessments and compliance reviews. Joanne holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from the University of Melbourne.