Elena is a seasoned IT and cyber security professional with over 20 years of diverse experience across technical and non-technical roles in the public sector, academia, commercial enterprises, and Defence domains. A key architect of the CyberCX Academy curriculum, Elena has been instrumental in advancing cyber security education and workforce capability in Australia.
Holding a Master’s degree in Cyber Security, for which she was awarded the prestigious Postgraduate Medal for academic excellence, Elena combines academic rigour with practical expertise. She has extensive experience in conducting Cyber Security Incident Response exercises, engaging both technical and executive audiences to enhance preparedness and resilience.
Her passion for demystifying cyber security fuels her commitment to empowering individuals and organisations to navigate the ever-evolving challenges of the digital landscape.
Her dedication to upskilling the Australian workforce reflects her vision of fostering a robust and resilient cyber community capable of addressing the complex demands of a digitised world.