[Side Event by CyberWest Hub] Building Cyber Resilience - Moving People from Awareness to Action

CyberWest Hub is proud to collaborate with Black Swan Summit to bring a powerful, people-centred cyber session to Perth this March — led by Caitriona Forde, award-winning cyber safety expert and founder of caIT Cyber Safe.

Cyber awareness programs can make people both more cautious and more vulnerable. Culture matters more than compliance — and the reasons your initiatives aren't sticking have nothing to do with your people.

In this interactive Cyber Connect workshop, we'll explore what truly moves individuals from understanding to action, particularly as threats become more sophisticated and increasingly human-driven. The session will unpack what truly drives people to move from understanding to action as threats become more sophisticated and increasingly human‑driven. Instead of focusing on technology, we centre the human factors that determine whether security messages translate into consistent, confident behaviour.

What participants will take away:
- A grounded understanding of the emerging cyber risks and opportunities affecting organisations in WA
- Practical insights on building resilience and embedding cyber awareness across teams and operations
- Real-world examples of capability gaps—and opportunities—to strengthen regional and sector-wide preparedness
- A clearer view of how cyber security underpins trust, innovation, and long‑term strategic growth
- New relationships and cross‑sector connections that support collaboration beyond the event

This is not a technical deep dive. It's a practical conversation for leaders who recognise that cyber resilience starts with people.