John Ahlert

John Ahlert is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance across various sectors. Currently serving as a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance Engineer at Thales Cyber and Digital since May 2022, John provides security consulting services to the Australian Government, specializing in frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Prior roles include Senior Security Analyst at Thales Cybersecurity Services ANZ, Associate Director of Security Resilience at AECOM, and Central Security Coordinator at the International Atomic Energy Agency, where John established the organization's information security framework. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in International Relations and National Security Studies from Deakin University and various qualifications in financial forensics, applied psychology, and biological sciences.