CSA Australia Summit 2024: Cloud Security Alliance Australia Summit 2024 UOW Sydney Campus Sydney, Australia, November 15, 2024

Call for Presentations (CFP): It's not just about AI!

The Cloud Security Alliance Australia Summit is the premier cloud security industry conference in Australia. This year, the CSA Australia Summit focuses on the theme "It's not just about AI", with a goal towards a holistic approach to cloud security. 

The rapid advancement of AI has undoubtedly transformed the landscape of cloud computing. However, the complexities and challenges of cloud security extend far beyond this emerging technology. Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Australia invites thought leaders, industry experts, and practitioners to share their insights and experiences on a broader spectrum of cloud security issues.

We seek expert submissions that delve into the multifaceted nature of cloud security, exploring topics that go beyond AI and encompass the entire cloud ecosystem.

Submission Guidelines

All presentations must be original. Submissions should include the following information: 

• Abstract of 300-500 words outlining the proposed presentation
• Speaker bio (If panel, include all speaker bios)
• Presentation format preference (panel, seminar)
• Target audience

The deadline for submission is 31 August 2024 23:59 AEST. 

All submissions must be submitted on EasyChair here: 

Email submissions will not be considered. 

List of Topics

The following list are suggested topics and are not meant to be exhaustive. We welcome novel and topical topics relating to our theme and cloud security.

• Cloud Security Fundamentals:
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Confidential Computing
  • Container security management
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Threat Detection and response
  • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
• Industry-Specific Challenges:
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • New standards and legislation affecting cloud security
• Emerging Threats and Countermeasures:
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Cloud Native Security
  • Cloud Migration and Security
  • Cloud Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Cloud Security Automation and Orchestration
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography and Key Management
• Human Factors and Security Culture:
  • Security awareness and training
  • Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
  • Overcoming security analyst and alert fatigue
  • Cloud security talent development
  • Building a strong security culture

Committees

Program Committee

• David Ross
• Jason Wood
• Ryan Ko
• John Le
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Organizing committee

• General Chair: Dr John Le, University of Wollongong
• Host: The University of Wollongong, led by Dr John Le and Dr Steven Duong
• Steering Committee: CSA Australia Board of Directors

Venue

The conference will be held at the new University of Wollongong Sydney Campus at Darling Harbour, Sydney (Address: Darling Park, Tower 1, Level 2201 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA)

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to board-australia@csachapter.io

Sponsors

This is a not-for-profit event and we welcome sponsors.

Sponsors will be provided with an opportunity to field a keynote speaker, co-branding opportunities, professional networking, and have a booth at the tea break area. We would like to thank our sponsors: 

- The University of Wollongong

- Fortian 

- Longchass Data Consulting