Over 20 years of providing cybersecurity and technology audit, risk & compliance management-related services across a diverse spectrum of IT risk and control requirements derived from laws/regulations (privacy, consumer protection, HIPPA), regulatory oversight (FFIEC, OCC/FRB, FINRA), accounting and financial reporting standards ((Sarbanes-Oxley, PCAOB, AICPA SOC1/2) as well as leading IT / Security / financial industry frameworks such as FSSCC, NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.

15+ years at Deloitte where he served many of the firms largest, most complex banking, real estate and asset/ investment management clients by leading technology and cybersecurity-related internal audit, regulatory & compliance, and control attestation engagements.

Stuart Robins has spent over 25 years in IT. Starting as a programmer, then performance tester, he pivoted his career to solution architecture before finally settling on cloud security in 2014, where he has stayed ever since. Stuart has a proven track record in helping enterprise customers keep their data safe.

He has worked on multiple large ($500M+) digital transformation programs, the most recent at a big 4 Australian bank, providing expert advice on how to build secure, scalable and compliant solutions. While there, he had feedback from Salesforce that his guidance contributed to building “One of the top 3 most secure instances they had ever seen, worldwide”.

Passionate about continuous learning and innovation, Stuart regularly keeps up to date with the latest Cyber Security trends and writes about various security topics in his personal blog. Outside of work, he enjoys metal fabrication and welding, watching the latest TV show on the couch, and has recently taken up a new hobby of watchmaking.

Gerardo Lopez is a seasoned entrepreneur and cybersecurity professional with over 22 years of experience in Information Security and Risk Management. His career began in London, followed by a move to Los Angeles, before settling in Melbourne 15 years ago. Throughout his career, Gerardo has provided consultancy services to companies of all sizes across the entertainment, telecommunications, financial, and mining industries.

In recent years, Gerardo has solidified his reputation as a senior Security Architect while successfully establishing multiple businesses. His extensive expertise, curiosity, and diverse industry experience make him a valuable asset in the field of cybersecurity.