From Classroom to Crisis: Are Schools Ready for the Next Cyber disruption?
A strategic cyber risk briefing and interactive panel for school leaders and ICT decision-makers.
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Join us for an interactive leadership & ICT decision-makers briefing.
Education and cybersecurity experts will break down today’s risks, demonstrate how attacks unfold, and share practical strategies to help Victorian schools stay ahead.
Event Details
Date: 6 May 2026
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Catholic Leadership Centre (MACS), 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Secure My Spot!As schools rely more on digital platforms from learning systems to student data and cloud collaboration, cyber incidents are becoming an increasing reality.
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Exposure of sensitive student and staff information
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Disruption to learning platforms and school systems
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Operational, financial and governance pressures on school leadership
When cyber incidents occur, they can quickly impact teaching, operations and leadership responsibilities.
A cyber incident in a school environment can lead to:
Key topics for discussion
Guest Speakers
Mick McCluney
Field CTO, ANZ, TrendAI™
Dominic Biddlecombe
Solutions Engineer Manager, ANZ, TrendAI™
Michael Burgess
Education Strategy Specialist, FP Software
Divya Sangar
Cybersecurity Solution Specialist, STEM Advocate, Microsoft
Michael Prountzos
K–12 Education Specialist | VIC, WA, SA
Actionable Security Assets for Schools
All attendees will receive a Cyber Security Leadership Resource Pack (digital), including:
☆ Essential Eight Fast-Track Toolkit
A simplified roadmap to support Essential Eight maturity uplift, with audit evidence templates and a cyber insurance readiness checklist.
☆ AI Safety & Copilot Readiness Pack
Practical resources for responsible AI adoption, including acceptable use policy templates, AI risk checklists and student data protection guidance.
☆ Cyber Incident Response Playbook
A step-by-step guide for managing the first 24 hours of a cyber incident, including response actions and insurance notification timelines.
☆ Executive Cyber Briefing Voucher
A complimentary 30-minute leadership session to help boards and executives understand cyber risk, compliance and reporting frameworks.
Additional Event Benefits
☆ TrendAI™ Trial Credits
Exclusive access for attendees to experience TrendAI™ solutions in action.
☆ Complimentary Cyber Risk Review
A personalised review of your school’s Microsoft 365, endpoint and email security posture, including ransomware risk insights and a prioritised improvement roadmap.
And last but not least — an afternoon of laughter, fun, prizes and giveaways
Enjoy multiple chances to win gift cards and exclusive event swag.