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Simulated cyber-attack

About this event

Join John Baird, Founder and CEO of Revio Cyber Security, for a unique and immersive virtual workshop that takes you straight into the heart of a live, simulated cyber-attack.

In this hands-on session, you will:

  • experience the intensity of responding to a cyber-attack in a safe, controlled environment
  • build confidence in your decision-making under pressure
  • strengthen cross-team communication and coordination skills
  • gain tailored insights to protect your operations, reputation, and stakeholders.

Walk away not just with knowledge, but with practical experience and tailored insights to enhance your organisation’s overall cyber-resilience. Designed specifically with the superannuation sector in mind, this workshop is your chance to sharpen readiness and ensure you’re prepared for the challenges ahead.

Key topics to be discussed include:

  • Set the Stage: Introduce the scenario, current threat landscape and rules of engagement.
  • Navigate the Crisis: Work through the incident including detection and escalation, containment and communication as well as regulatory obligations, recovery strategies and decision making.
  • Debrief & Reflect: Debrief the simulation with attack narrative, highlighting key turning points and critical decisions.
  • Turn Insight into Action: Translate lessons into action by identifying strengths, exposing gaps and providing practical improvements to process, policies, and playbooks

 

Who should attend

This virtual workshop is designed for professionals in the superannuation sector who play a role in cyber resilience, including:

  • Trustee Directors and Executives – responsible for governance, oversight, and reputation management.
  • Risk, Compliance & Legal Teams – to understand regulatory obligations and test escalation pathways.
  • Technology & Cybersecurity Teams – to refine detection, response, and recovery strategies.
  • Operations, Communications & Member Services Leaders – to practice coordination and clear messaging under pressure.


How you’ll learn

One-hour online virtual workshop.
ASFA’s virtual workshops are a live and interactive learning experience. Participants can engage with industry-leading presenters who are experts in their field, together with their peers, just like they would at an ASFA face-to-face workshop. It is a unique opportunity to workshop ideas and concepts in a collaborative online environment facilitated by experts. Virtual workshops are limited to 30 participants to allow for discussion, and to ensure that participants have ample opportunity to ask presenters questions.

Details

21 October, 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm

Pricing (incl. GST)

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Member: $195
Non-member: $250

John Baird

Founder and CEO of Revio Cyber Security

Speaker Bio

John Baird is the founder and CEO of Revio Cyber Security, an independent Australian consultancy specialising in intelligence-led security operations, incident response, and executive advisory. With more than two decades of experience in cyber security and technology leadership, John has guided boards, executives, and regulators across Australia and New Zealand in strengthening their resilience against cyber threats.

He has played a central role in advising superannuation funds and financial institutions on aligning cyber resilience with APRA’s prudential standards, including CPS 230 and CPS 234. John is a recognised industry thought leader, frequently delivering presentations to boards and industry forums on operational risk, digital trust, and the evolving cyber threat landscape.

John is passionate about ensuring that cyber resilience is not viewed as a compliance exercise but as a strategic enabler of business confidence and long-term member protection.