The annual AUSCERT conference, a major gathering for cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and academics, unfolded last week at the Star Casino on the sunny Gold Coast. AUSCERT’s General Manager, Ivano Bongiovanni, spoke with me about the heated debate around professionalising the field. Traditionally, cybersecurity has been seen as a highly technical field, populated by specialists with deep knowledge of code, networks, and systems. But according to Bongiovanni, that reality is changing fast. “The future will encompass a range of professionals, including coders and communicators, people who manage risk and manage relationships” he explained. While foundational technical skills remain ...