Industry Panel: AI in Security Operations – Challenges, Opportunities and What Comes Next
Industry Panel: AI in Security Operations – Challenges, Opportunities and What Comes Next
This industry panel brings together cybersecurity practitioners to explore the current state and future of AI in security operations.
The discussion will examine practical challenges in AI adoption, data integration, trust, human oversight and governance, alongside opportunities to improve SOC effectiveness. Panellists will also discuss emerging AI-enabled threats, the potential of autonomous AI agents, and opportunities for industry–research collaboration to address unresolved challenges in security operations.
Building Access
Please note that building access closes at 4:30 pm. Attendees are kindly requested to arrive before 4:30 pm to ensure entry. Unfortunately, entry will not be possible after 4:30 pm.
Speakers
Raj Udayanga
Cyber Security Operations Manager, e-Solutions
As the Group Manager - Cyber Security Operations at Monash University, Raj Udayanga leads the Cyber Security Operation Center (C-SOC), overseeing disciplines such as cyber security engineering, cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability management, security automation, and cyber defence and response.
Sunil Rane
Ex Deputy CISO, EBOS Group
Sunil Rane is a distinguished technology executive and cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of global experience spanning strategic consulting, operations, and risk management.
Throughout his career, Sunil has led cyber security transformations across diverse international sectors, including banking, financial services, telecommunications, media and government. His expertise lies at the critical intersection of global business and corporate technology governance, focusing on how multinational organizations navigate cross-border cyber risks, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technology trends.
Lukasz Gogolkiewicz
Head of Defensive Security, SEEK
Lukasz Gogolkiewicz is a seasoned cyber security leader with 20 years of experience in the field. He currently heads Defensive Security at SEEK, a market leading employment marketplace across Australasia. In this role, he leads day to day security operations and incident response capability.
He has presented and run training at many conferences around the world, including Black Hat, BSides, ChristchurchCon, AusCERT, CrikeyCon and many others. He is one of the organisers of BSides Melbourne and TuskCon and was previously a director of the Australian Women in Security Network - an organisation aimed inspiring and mentoring women in the security community. He has served as an advisor of CREST and DroneSec, a cybersecurity and threat intelligence company focused on the security of drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Pratyush Pande
Senior Manager, Managed Security Operations, CyberCX
Pratyush is a cyber security professional with more than a decade of experience in security operations across a range of roles, including Principal Security Analyst at CyberCX. He now heads CyberCX's Managed Security Operations practice for Victoria and Tasmania, where he leads multiple teams of analysts in safeguarding clients across critical infrastructure, higher education, healthcare and other sectors.