Professor. Nigel Phair
Trust, technology and online crime
Profile
Professor Nigel Phair is one of Australia’s most influential analysts on the intersection of technology, crime and society.
Nigel has strong professional, government and community links and well-established national and international networks. He is a sought-after commentator, advisor and strategist who focuses on technology and business disruption.
As an engaging and passionate speaker, Nigel is relatable across a broad variety of audiences and technology-related topics. He draws upon his experience in law enforcement, consulting and academia. Nigel’s talks make this topic enjoyable, entertaining and interesting, without involving too much jargon, to make this sometimes complicated subject accessible to a wider audience.
Current work
Nigel is the founder and managing director of a technology ‘start-up’ company and has chaired several not-for-profit organisations.
He is a Professor of Cyber Security and has published four acclaimed books on the international impact of cybercrime.
He is a regular media commentator and provides executive and board advice on strategy, risk & governance of technology.
Previous experience
Police: In a 21 year career with the Australian Federal Police he achieved the rank of Detective Superintendent and headed up investigations at the Australian High Tech Crime Centre for four years.
Feedback
The Emerging Cyber Threat Summit had the pleasure of having Nigel addressing our audience in June this year. Nigel was engaging and passionate, giving practical examples and insights around the strategy, governance and risk surrounding technology. A fantastic addition to the program and someone we would welcome to be involved again!
Nigel Phair was a dynamic, engaging speaker that we felt lucky to have invited to present at our 15th Biennial Aon Benfield Hazards Conference in September 2017 held on the Gold Cost, Queensland. His presentation (“Cyber Re-Imagined”) was rated by our audience members as one of the top presentations over the two day conference. The material which tackled a complex fast evolving sphere of cyber risk was delivered in a clear and engaging manner and resonated with our audience which included an eclectic industry mix from senior insurance analysts through to major company CEO’s. He managed to deliver a diverse array of ideas all accompanied with his own well thought-out opinions in a well-structured professional style. We would happily invite Nigel to present at any future events of ours.
Delegate Feedback:
• Great content, needed a bigger room
• Great session
• Very practical approach, delivered in a very engaging manner
• Great presentation
• Simple and sweet, thanks
• Great presenting
• Very relevant to my role
• Timely and practical real world advice. Simple and effective. Excellent session.
Nigel is a fantastic speaker who is highly knowledgeable on the topic of cyber-security. Combining his extensive knowledge with his passionate & endearing personality, he was able to engage effectively with the audience using real life, recent scenarios, to bring cyber security within business to life. I received great feedback from the audience who stated that he was ‘head and shoulders’ above other speakers they have heard on the topic. So pleased that we were able to secure Nigel for the event!
