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Damien Smith

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General Manager, Cyber Security and Risk at Asahi Beverages
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Damien is the General Manager of Cyber Security and Risk at Asahi Beverages, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology and security. A Deakin University graduate with CISSP and GAICD certifications, he is a strategic leader focused on delivering business-aligned security outcomes. Colleagues describe him as a trustworthy and effective leader.

As a long-term resident of Melbournes West, Damien is passionate about equality, diversity, and community opportunity. He actively contributes to these causes by serving as a Board Member for Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd, a local non-profit organization focused on community development and support.

Unique fact: Damien holds dual bachelors degrees from Deakin University in both Commerce and Science.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
General Manager, Cyber Security and Risk
Job Level
Senior
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cyber Resilience
Advocates for improving cyber resilience through continuous improvement and the use of established frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
Insider Threat Detection
Has experience building insider threat capabilities using machine learning, notably during his time at National Australia Bank.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
General Manager, Cyber Security and Risk
Asahi Beverages
4-2024
Board Member
Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (commUnity+)
9-2020 - 8-2024
Head of Cyber Security
Asahi Beverages
1-2020 - 9-2021
Security Consultant and Advisor
CIA Triad
2-2019 - 9-2020
Information Security Consultant
National Australia Bank
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sci.)
Deakin University
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