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Alastair MacGibbon

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Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX
📍 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Alastair MacGibbon is a foremost Australian cybersecurity leader, serving as Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX. His career blends senior government roles, including National Cyber Security Adviser and Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, with a foundation as an Australian Federal Police agent. People often describe him as visionary, passionate, and a committed thought leader in national and corporate security.

Outside of his extensive professional life, Alastair is known to be a passionate supporter of the St Kilda Football Club, an Australian rules football team. This interest provides a glimpse into his personal life beyond the high-stakes world of national and corporate cybersecurity strategy.

He had a distinguished 15-year career as a Federal Agent with the Australian Federal Police, where he established Australias High Tech Crime Centre.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Strategy Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Topics Alastair cares about

National Cyber Defence
As the former National Cyber Security Adviser and Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, he has shaped Australia's national approach to cyber threats and critical infrastructure protection.
Corporate Cyber Resilience
In his role at CyberCX, he advises major corporations and boards on managing cyber risk, responding to incidents, and building resilient security postures to protect critical assets.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Chief Strategy Officer
CyberCX
12-2017 - 6-2019
Deputy Secretary & National Cyber Security Advisor
Australian Department of Home Affairs
12-2017 - 6-2019
Head, Australian Cyber Security Centre (Deputy Director General)
Australian Signals Directorate
5-2016 - 12-2017
Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security
Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet
4-2015 - 5-2016
Commissioner
Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner
In the press

Media appearances

CyberCX Chief Strategy Officer warns of increasing risk of cyber attacks targeting healthcare. Featured in iHeart Radio – The Mike Hosking Breakfast
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In conversation with Andrew Penn & Alastair MacGibbon – Cyber Dialogue Series. Featured in CyberCX
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Education
MIntS
University of Sydney
BA
University of Sydney
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