The Day After Mythos: From Reaction to Readiness

ISACA Sydney Chapter – September 2026 In‑Person PD Session

We are thrilled to invite you to the ISACA Sydney Chapter September 2026 In‑Person Professional Development Session. Join us on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, for an engaging evening of learning, industry insights, and networking with peers across governance, risk, cybersecurity, technology, and operations. This session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and strengthen your knowledge in two highly relevant domains.

Presenters & Topics

Title of the Presentation 1 : The Day After Mythos: From Reaction to Readiness
Overview of the Presentation
Everyone has heard about Mythos. The more important question is what happens next.
The Day After Mythos moves beyond the technology itself to explore how the cyber threat landscape is changing and what organisations are doing in response. As emerging capabilities create new opportunities for threat actors, organisations face increasing expectations to understand their exposure, strengthen their defences and demonstrate that they are prepared.
Drawing on real-world experiences, this session explores the journey from initial reaction to sustained readiness. It examines how organisations are adapting their security strategies, governance, technology and operational capabilities to respond to an evolving threat landscape - and the practical lessons learned along the way.
This is not another presentation about Mythos. It is about what happens after.
Bio of speaker
Wilson Chiu is the Head of Information Security at AMP, with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity teams across the financial services and FMCG industries.

He has previously held senior cybersecurity leadership roles at Allianz, Police Bank and Staples/Winc. His experience spans security strategy and governance, IT risk management, security architecture, security operations, security awareness and third-party assurance.

Wilson holds qualifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).

He is actively involved in advancing AI security and governance. Wilson served as Team Lead for the AI Tech Stream within the ISACA AI Special Interest Group in 2025, Consortium Member contributing to the AIUC-1 Agentic AI Security Standard, and contributor to Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) learning content and certification.

Title of the Presentation 2 : Invisible to In-Demand- How to Stand Out, Get Shortlisted and Secure Opportunities in an AI-Driven Job Market
Overview of the Presentation
In today's AI-driven hiring market, being qualified is no longer enough. Professionals must also be visible, relevant and able to clearly communicate their value.
In this practical session, Lavanya Shankar shares insights from over 20 years in talent acquisition and executive search, covering how to optimise CVs and LinkedIn profiles, navigate AI screening tools, stand out in interviews, build a strong professional brand, and create opportunities through effective networking.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to improve their visibility, credibility and opportunities in a competitive job market.
Bio of speaker
Lavanya Shankar is the Director of Talenture, a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in technology, digital, product, cyber security, risk and executive leadership appointments.
With more than 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, Lavanya has partnered with organisations ranging from high-growth startups to some of Australia's largest enterprises. Prior to founding Talenture, she held senior talent leadership roles, including Senior Talent Partner at Commonwealth Bank, focusing on the attraction and hiring of senior technology, product and transformation leaders.
Throughout her career in executive search, talent strategy and leadership hiring, Lavanya has advised executives, boards, hiring leaders and professionals on navigating evolving labour markets and building successful careers. Alongside leading Talenture, she provides personalised career coaching, including executive CV writing, LinkedIn profile optimisation, interview preparation and personal branding support, helping professionals present themselves with clarity, confidence and impact.
Passionate about career development and professional growth, Lavanya combines executive search expertise, market intelligence and practical coaching to help individuals strengthen their personal brand, secure new opportunities and achieve long-term career success in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.
Title of the Presentation 3 : The Growth Switch: Shift your thinking. Change your response.
Overview of the Presentation
Growth mindset is often talked about as a concept. In this session, we will make it practical.
You will explore how your mindset influences the way you respond to challenge, uncertainty, setbacks and situations that stretch you beyond what feels comfortable. Rather than simply learning what a growth mindset is, you will experience the difference that a shift in mindset can make to your thinking and response.
We will then explore how to consciously access a more resourceful growth mindset when you need it.
Come prepared to participate, experiment and experience the concept rather than simply talk about it.
Bio of speaker
Praneet Gill is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Cogs to Gears Human Consulting, where she works with SMEs to build practical, fit-for-purpose people and culture systems that support business performance and sustainable growth.
With extensive experience across HR, leadership, organisational development and people strategy, Praneet brings a practical and business-focused approach to the human side of work. Her facilitation style is interactive and grounded in real-world application, with a strong focus on helping people translate ideas into behaviours they can actually use.
Alongside her consulting work, Praneet also coaches professionals and leaders through periods of growth, transition and change, helping them build greater self-awareness, strengthen how they communicate and navigate challenges with more clarity and confidence.
She is particularly interested in how mindset, self-awareness and behavioural patterns influence the way people lead, communicate, make decisions and respond to challenge.

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AMP Level 20 | Rm 3 & 4, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney, Australia

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