Ash S.

Ash S. is a seasoned cyber security professional with extensive experience across various organizations, currently serving as a Principal Technology Strategist at CrowdStrike since September 2022, following the role of Technology Strategist. Prior experience includes positions at the Australian Cyber Security Centre as a Cyber Security Practitioner, and at Resolve as a Cyber Security Consultant. Ash S. has held significant roles such as Cyber Security Program Director for the Department of Defence, where enhanced security outcomes were achieved, and Advisory positions at Commonwealth Treasury and Noventus Pty Ltd focusing on security strategies and assessments. Previous leadership at Optus and TSS Cyber involved developing government cyber security strategies and managing security operations offerings. Early career contributions were made at Telstra and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, focusing on cyber operations and incident response. Ash S. holds a Master of Cyber Security and a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security from Edith Cowan University, along with a Bachelor of Information Technology from the University of Southern Queensland.