Datacom and guest industry analyst on Zero Trust adoption

Join Forrester Consulting and Datacom for a live webinar revealing the findings of a new custom study on Zero Trust (ZT) adoption in Australia and New Zealand — surveying more than 200 cybersecurity decision-makers — and gain insights into how businesses in the region are faring when it comes to implementation, barriers to progress and some practical advice on how to increase the chance of successful adoption within your organisation.

During the event, Forrester industry expert Jinan Budge (Vice President & Principal Analyst - Security & Risk) and Datacom Group CIO and CISO, Karl Wright, will discuss the research findings and provide their views on challenges and opportunities ahead for Australia and New Zealand organisations — whether just starting on their ZT journey, or well on their way — including why putting people and culture at the heart of a Zero Trust strategy is critical to success.

We hope you can join us for what we know will be an insightful and informative event.

Jinan Budge, Vice President & Principal Analyst - Security & Risk, Forrester

Jinan leads Forrester’s security and risk research in Asia Pacific. Jinan’s research focuses on enabling chief information security officers (CISOs) and technology executives to lead a high-performing security organisation and culture. Jinan is responsible for global leadership of Forrester’s awareness, behaviour, and culture coverage, using strategic and innovative thinking to shape the market. Jinan is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in security. She focuses on ensuring that cybersecurity teams not only attract but also retain the best talent, and she brings a local and global perspective and cultural lens to her research and practice.

Karl Wright, CIO/CISO, Datacom Group

Karl Wright holds the role of both CIO and CISO at Datacom Group, Australasia’s largest homegrown technology company. With over 30 years’ experience in the information and technology space, Karl has accumulated a vast range of expertise from software engineering to people and process management, and cybersecurity. He is the resident champion for people and technology, marrying the two to adapt in a world where the new normal is constantly evolving and, in addition to supporting key customers in the government and corporate space with their digital transformation journey, is also the driving force behind Datacom Group’s own transformation journey, including the implementation of a Zero Trust strategy for the business and its 6800+ employees.