David Brent

David Brent is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in protecting critical infrastructure across various sectors, including healthcare, government, transport, and telecom. They have held multiple senior roles, including CISO and project manager, and are currently the Principal Advisory Director for Cyber Security at Info-Tech Research Group. David's expertise encompasses IT governance, risk management, and program delivery, leveraging frameworks like NIST and ISO27001 to drive effective security transformations. Educated at the University of Otago and the University of Melbourne, they hold degrees in Statistics, Psychology, and Management Information Systems. David is dedicated to building strong teams, fostering security culture, and simplifying complex problems to enhance organizational resilience.