Sydney

Wednesday 5th March

 

Proofpoint Protect is more than just a conference—it's a cornerstone for cybersecurity professionals seeking to advance their skills, connect with peers and understand the dynamics of human-centric cybersecurity threats and defence.

Secure Your Future

Bringing together our valued customers and partners to explore the latest trends and solutions in our industry.


Don't miss the opportunity to connect with peers, engage with our team and experience first-hand the exciting developments at Proofpoint.

Why attend Proofpoint Protect Tour 2025 Sydney?

 

Exclusive Insights
Gain actionable insights to help you build or enhance a strong human-centric security practice in your organisation.

Insider knowledge
Discover the latest Proofpoint solutions in threat protection and information protection to help organisations like yours stop threats, prevent data loss, contain SaaS and Identity sprawl and provide continuous guidance to your employees.

Networking opportunities
Collaborate in a fun, engaging environment that challenges and empowers you for what’s next.

Future-Proof your skillset
Get certification that positions you and your organisation to lead the way.

Secure Your Future

 

Proofpoint Protect is the No. 1 event for understanding and staying ahead of the key cyber risks that impact your business today: human-targeted threats, data loss and human error. Mark your calendar and bring your team.

Our Venue

Elite Resources and Networking in One Place




Ovolo Hotel
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway,
Woolloomooloo, Sydney


Our Venue

Our Agenda

Partner with industry leaders and fellow defenders through our immersive agenda

Agenda

  • 7.45 - 10.00
    Guardian Certification Program / Breakfast
     
  • 9.00 - 10.00
    Registration / Breakfast
  • 10.00 - 10.45
    Opening Keynote
  • 10.45 - 11.30
    Threat Protection: Innovations, demos and maturity model
  • 11.30 - 12.00
    Networking Break
  • 12.00 - 12.45
    Information Protection: Innovations, demos, and journey to production
  • 12.45 - 1.15
    Customer Fireside Chat
  • 1.15 - 2.15
    Networking Lunch
  • 2.15 - 6.00
    Social Activity
     


*Agenda is subject to change

*Exam will commence at 8.00am. Certification registration will remain open until Wednesday 26th February 2025. Spaces are limited.

Who Should Attend

Solutions and Resources for Every Role

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Security Analysts
and Engineers

Including
Security Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst

Why you should attend
Meet industry experts to learn best practices for designing a human-centric cybersecurity solution, and better understand ways to protect your environment with Proofpoint.


Note: Registration requires a valid email address from your organisation’s domain. Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo or any other ISP are not accepted.

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Systems and
Network Admins

Including
Systems Admin/Engineer • IT Manager • InfoSec Manager/Director • DLP Program Lead • Manager of Information Protection • Network Admin/Engineer • Senior Systems Engineer • IT Security Director

Why you should attend
Enhance your organisation’s security posture, protect information and data, and stay updated about the latest tools and technologies from your peers and industry-leading experts.

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Leadership

Including
CISO • CIO • GRC Manager/Director • Head of IT/IT Security

Why you should attend
Discover the latest Proofpoint solutions and roadmaps—and how to best leverage these innovations to overcome the human risks impacting your organisation.

Speakers

Get critical insights direct from industry experts

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Ryan Kalember
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Proofpoint

With over 20 years of experience in the information security industry, Ryan Kalember currently leads cybersecurity strategy and marketing for Proofpoint and is a sought-after expert for commentary on breaches and best practices. His global team of security experts ensures that Proofpoint’s customers have consistent insight into the attacks that target their people. Ryan joined Proofpoint from WatchDox where he served as both chief product officer and CMO.

Previously, Ryan ran solutions across HP’s portfolio of security products, was director of product strategy at ArcSight, and held a variety of positions at VeriSign, Ryan received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, where he studied fault tolerance, cryptography, and authentication algorithms.

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Crispin Kerr

Crispin Kerr
Area Vice President, Australia and New Zealand at Proofpoint

Crispin is Area Vice President, ANZ at Proofpoint where he is responsible for driving business expansion across the region for the company. Crispin is a sales leader with a 21-year track record of success and experience in the Information Technology sector, including 19 years in Security Software, 14 years in SaaS focused technology companies and 5 years in Endpoint security.

Crispin enjoys working with cutting edge technologies and is adept in determining, executing and proving strategies for rapid growth. Prior to Proofpoint, Crispin was Managing Director APAC for Webroot.

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Adrian Covich
Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Asia Pacific & Japan at Proofpoint

Adrian Covich is Senior Director of Systems Engineering for Proofpoint in Asia Pacific and Japan, leading a dedicated team charged with delivering people-centric security solutions and programmes. Adrian has spent the majority of his 20 years in the security industry specialising in email security and associated leadership roles – he most enjoys working with organisations across the region to protect their biggest risks and greatest assets: people. 

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Jennifer Cheng

Jennifer Cheng
Cybersecurity Strategist, Asia Pacific & Japan at Proofpoint

Jennifer is the Cybersecurity Strategist for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) at Proofpoint, where she drives product marketing strategy across the APJ region. In her role, she provides expertise to customers and partners on Proofpoint’s strategies within people-centric security, risk management, data privacy, security awareness and compliance.

Prior to joining Proofpoint, Jennifer held various strategic and technical roles at Cisco and most recently, WatchDox where she drove all aspects of product go-to-market through to sales enablement and content development. Jennifer holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BSE in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

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Certifications

Immersive Coursework to Level-Up Your Career

Enjoy exclusive training and certification opportunities. We will offer all Protect attendees US $50 discount towards the US $250 certification fee. All training costs will be waived for Protect attendees.

Proofpoint is offering two skills-based People Protection Analyst and Information Protection Analyst certifications. These certifications validate the critical thinking and technical skills required for you to elevate your industry knowledge, become more competitive in the workplace, and establish your professional reputation.

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Certifications