Scott Ainslie

A specialist in security, risk, intelligence, and cybersecurity

Scott Ainslie transitioned to the civilian world of information security following a twenty-year career with the ADF, where he specialized in infantry and intelligence.

In addition to senior and global roles with CSC and IBM Global Technology Services specializing in cybersecurity and GRC consulting, Scott was the APAC Regional Director for FS-ISAC (financial services Information sharing analysis center).

His use of intelligence-based threat and risk management approaches underscores his success in understanding cybersecurity and associated critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. His personable approach and demeanor provide an ideal platform for collaboration in complex environments.

Scott has a degree in Criminology from CSU and a Masters in Cybersecurity, Strategy, and Diplomacy from UNSW. He is undertaking Ph.D. graduate research in cybersecurity with the University of Melbourne.

He is a member of multiple security, risk, intelligence, and cybersecurity-related organizations. This active membership provides an ideal platform for empowering outreach from a broad global community of cybersecurity practitioners.

His archetypal Australian humor and quick wit make him an entertaining yet powerful speaker with a natural ability to hit key messages that resonate with any audience.

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Key Points for Scott Ainslie

Scott Ainslie is an executive manager capable of directing and managing a broad platform of security risk governance strategies in diverse and complex environments.
He has highly developed facilitation skills for managing and communicating cybersecurity risk frameworks across national, regional, and global arenas.
Scott has excellent technology experience across enterprise environments addressing both business and government requirements.
Scott is an innovative and highly motivated security evangelist who exhibits excellent presentation and communication skills. He utilises effective writing techniques in a variety of informal and formal formats.
Scott leverages a unique personal network across international boundaries traversing intelligence, policing communities, and ISAC-like organisations.
Scott demonstrates a well-developed leadership style that facilitates and encourages outstanding achievement by individuals and teams to achieve business goals and strategic outcomes.

Topics for Scott Ainslie

Cybersecurity and associated critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity, strategy, and diplomacy

Testimonials for Scott Ainslie

Professional Conference Organiser

The team at ICMI offer a fantastic and professional service that allows us (event organisers) to focus on the delivery of our events

Corporate Client

I was very happy with the whole process from initial call through to performance, every question or detail was explained in a professional friendly manner. I will definitely be in touch with ICMI again.

Insurance Client

All ICMI staff I dealt with were exceptionally efficient, collaborative and responsive to ensuring our talent was informed.

Government Client

ICMI were flexible and accommodating, this year finding a speaker for your event that would work in a virtual setting was a challenge, but we ended up with a very successful event and the perfect speaker! Always patient and responsive to my calls or emails.

Corporate Client

Association Client

We were impacted by a COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia that threatened to de-rail our Northern Territory based event, but the ICMI logistics team made it happen when the window of opportunity arose.

NFP Client

ICMI listened to our needs and were very supportive with the change of plans with dealing with the pandemic. They gave great advice and helped us secure the right talent for our event.

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