Edward Farrell

Edward Farrell is a security consultant with 15 years experience in cyber security and 20 years in technology. As the director of one of Australia’s few remaining independent cyber security practices, Mercury, he has conducted or overseen the delivery of over 1000 security assessment activities and incident responses in the past 8 years. His professional highlights include lecturing at the Australian Defence Force Academy, being rated in the top 200 bug bounty hunters in 2015 and running an awesome team of security professionals.

He has volunteered and done things at Bsides Canberra since its inception.


Session

09-28
09:00
390min
GRC village
Niru Verma, Edward Farrell, Chris Hows, Georgia Elias

Dive into the crucial world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at BSides! Explore how GRC forms the backbone of effective cyber security, ensuring that organisations not only stay ahead of threats but also align with evolving regulations and standards. Our sessions will demystify the complexities of managing security controls across intricate systems, offering insights into creating robust governance structures, assessing risks accurately, and ensuring compliance in an ever-changing technological landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, discover how mastering GRC can elevate your cyber security strategy and safeguard your organisation's future. Join us to transform the way you perceive and implement cyber security governance!

Schedule of events is as follows:

09:00 to 09:15 - Introduction and Village Welcome (Faz)

09:15 to 10:30 - Introduction to threat modelling (Faz)

10:30 to 11:30 - Panel Discussion (Chris, Brad & Craig)

11:30 to 12:00 - Introduction to Cyber Security Architecture (Bruce)

12:00 to 13:00 - Lunch break and Games

13:00 to 13:30 - Threat Informed GRC (Chris)

13:30 onwards- Games

Event Track
Bradman Theatrette