Cybersecurity offers countless career paths, but choosing the right one can be daunting. This session brings together some of Australia’s top practitioners to share their journeys and insights.

In the red corner, Lloyd Simon (Tanto Security) and Alexei Doudkine (Volkis), co-founders of two of the country’s leading pentesting firms.

In the blue corner, Jasmina Rosa Zito (Canva), with a background in threat intelligence and now leading a red team, alongside Zoran Iliev (CBIT Digital Forensics Services – CDFS), an expert in digital forensics.

Together they will discuss why they chose their paths, what drives them, and the lessons they have learned. Expect honest perspectives and practical advice to help you navigate your own career choices between red and blue.