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Derek Robson is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in NZ government, where he specialized in protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive information. Derek comes from a strong technical background, Unix administration, programming, and hardware repair. As Chief Information Security Officer, Derek brings a strategic vision that balances security with business innovation. He is passionate about fostering a strong security culture to safeguard organizational assets. Derek’s leadership is defined by collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

Derek Robson

Chief Information Security Officer

New Zealand Parliament

Derek Robson is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in NZ government, where he specialized in protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive information. Derek comes from a strong technical background, Unix administration, programming, and hardware repair.
As Chief Information Security Officer, Derek brings a strategic vision that balances security with business innovation. He is passionate about fostering a strong security culture to safeguard organizational assets. Derek’s leadership is defined by collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

SESSIONS

Day 1

4.30

Presentation: From mainframes to the cloud, rethinking supply chain resilience in a connected world

  • Define your full supply chain scope, a chain has more links than you might expect

  • Acknowledge how cloud reliance creates new single points of failure across global digital ecosystems

  • Map hidden dependencies across platforms and providers to strengthen continuity and resilience

  • Enforce shared accountability through procurement and governance, ensuring all partners meet consistent security and privacy standards

Derek Robson, Chief Information Security Officer, New Zealand Parliament

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