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Caitriona Forde
Chief Educator
caIT Cyber Safe
Caitriona Forde is the Founder and Principal Consultant of caIT Cyber Safe and a leading advocate for treating cyber safety as a life skill. With more than two decades of experience across IT and cybersecurity, she specialises in the human side of cyber risk, helping organisations build practical, people-focused security cultures.
Based in Perth, Caitriona delivers cyber safety education programs to organisations across Australia and is currently undertaking a PhD in Human Factors in Cyber Safety. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between awareness and action so that individuals and organisations are better prepared to navigate today’s digital risks.
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3:00–4:00pmWed 25 MarSide EventUniClub - Workshop Room 2Open
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[Side Event by CyberWest Hub] Building Cyber Resilience - Moving People from Awareness to Action
About this session
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.
