Mamello Thinyane
Associate Professor
Adelaide University
Mamello Thinyane is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at Adelaide University. An accomplished computer science academic, interdisciplinary researcher, and information technology professional, Mamello's research interests span human-centric cybersecurity, societal cyber resilience, critical data studies, and collective intelligence. For more than two decades, he has collaborated with inter-governmental organizations, governments, industry leaders, universities, and civil society organizations across Africa, Asia, and Australia to drive sustainable, impactful, and responsible digital transformation initiatives. Mamello is passionate about the role of scientific research and technology innovation to advance sustainable good life for all.
Sessions
11:35
Panel: Are providers prepared for a major cyber breach?
With increasing reliance on digital systems, how exposed are providers to cyber threats, and what would the operational, financial, and reputational impact be if systems were compromised or unavailable?
Gain practical, non-technical strategies to strengthen cybersecurity, including access controls, staff awareness, backup resilience, and incident response planning that can be implemented across the organisation
Keyur Ami, IT Infrastructure and Security Manager, Unisson Disability
Scott Lawton, Chief Information Officer, Apollo Care
Mamello Thinyane, Associate Professor, Adelaide University