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Taryn Murphy is the Cyber Security Manager at WorkSafe New Zealand, where she leads a team dedicated to building a secure, resilient, and human-centred security culture. With a background in security assurance, IT service management, and risk governance, Taryn focuses on achieving practical, effective security outcomes that empower people as much as they protect systems. She is a strong advocate for diversity, mental health, and inclusive leadership, regularly speaking at industry events on these topics. Known for her collaborative and empathetic approach, Taryn bridges the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders to create workplaces where security and people thrive together.

Taryn Murphy

Cyber Security Manager

WorkSafe NZ

Taryn Murphy is the Cyber Security Manager at WorkSafe New Zealand, where she leads a team dedicated to building a secure, resilient, and human-centred security culture. With a background in security assurance, IT service management, and risk governance, Taryn focuses on achieving practical, effective security outcomes that empower people as much as they protect systems. She is a strong advocate for diversity, mental health, and inclusive leadership, regularly speaking at industry events on these topics. Known for her collaborative and empathetic approach, Taryn bridges the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders to create workplaces where security and people thrive together.

SESSIONS

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Case study: Human Factor, Wellbeing & Skill Uplift

  • How WorkSafe NZ is bridging governance, people, and technology to create measurable resilience across the organisation

  • Empowering small teams to deliver large-scale uplift through collaboration and documentation

  • Developing resilient, well-supported teams ready to adapt to evolving technologies and threats

Taryn Murphy, Cyber Security Manager, WorkSafe NZ

Julie Watson, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, WorkSafe NZ

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