Fiji Government Workshop
Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: VT Corporate Booth, HFC Stadium, Suva
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ELEVATING CYBER RESILENCE IN THE PACIFIC
Government Workshop: Strengthening Fiji & the Pacific’s Cybersecurity Defenses
After the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum breach, the question isn’t if but when the next attack will strike. This exclusive session addresses escalating cybersecurity threats to Fiji and the Pacific’s critical infrastructure—from telecommunications and energy networks to government systems. As digital transformation accelerates, vulnerabilities are exploited by ransomware, phishing, and state-sponsored attacks, with incidents like the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum breach highlighting the urgent need for robust defenses. Through insights, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will explore strategies to bolster Fiji’s cyber resilience.
What to Expect:
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Threats & Strategies: Examine Fiji’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, PaCSON-led regional cooperation, and partnerships (e.g., Australia) to protect undersea cables and digital services.
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Resilience in Action: Case studies like New Zealand’s Public Sector Network (with Chillisoft and VT Solutions), showcasing 24/7 SOCs, threat detection, and capacity-building programs.
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Interactive Solutions: Explore Zero Trust, email security, SOC development, and MDR/XDR tailored for Fiji’s needs in a hands-on workshop.
Key Themes:
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Fiji’s critical gaps (SOC, budgets, infrastructure)
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Pacific-focused threat intelligence & cyber resilience strategies
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Leveraging international frameworks (e.g., Budapest Convention) and partnerships
Who Should Attend:
Fiji government IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers committed to safeguarding national and regional digital infrastructure.
Join us to collaborate on real-world solutions and strengthen Fiji’s defenses against evolving cyber threats.
SPEAKER PANEL
ALEX TEH
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CHILLISOFT
A seasoned cybersecurity specialist, Alex is a subject matter expert in all aspects of cyber security. Alex has spearheaded the transformation of Chillisoft into a multi-Gartner leading vendor business which has grown to become New Zealand’s largest cyber-security specialist company. Alex has been dedicated to nurturing sales, technical and marketing teams, with focus on achieving accelerated growth through ensuring high levels of integrity and excellence in cybersecurity. Alex works in a direct touch channel sales capacity, having sold and marketed to over 5,000 partners in EMEA and ANZ, who trusted Chillisoft to provide commercial and technical value back to their customers. Most keen on helping business build SOC’s and security services, Alex is highly passionate about cybersecurity. Most of all, Alex is dedicated to helping make the right security solutions available, bringing the best in cyberseucity to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific!
SCOTT JENNER
SENIOR ENGINEER
MIMECAST
Scott is a experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong track record of working across Africa, Europe, the UK, and Australia. Over the years, he has worked closely with both end customers and business partners, gaining a clear understanding of the challenges and needs of today’s changing workplaces and the constantly evolving threat landscape.
Scott is passionate about helping organizations of all sizes stay secure in a world where cyber risks are always changing. He focuses on bridging the gap between technical solutions and real-world business needs, ensuring the solutions he offers are practical, effective, and tailored to each unique situation.
With his experience across industries and regions, Scott is committed to providing the guidance and expertise companies need to stay ahead of security challenges. Please join Scott for an engaging session as he shares his knowledge and experience in cybersecurity!
DAN WESTON
ENTERPRISE SECURITY LEAD
MIMECAST
Dan Weston is a seasoned technology professional based in Melbourne, Australia, currently serving as a key member of the Mimecast team.
With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and cloud services, Dan has developed a robust skill set in enhancing digital security solutions for businesses. His expertise includes email security, threat intelligence, and risk management.
Dan is passionate about leveraging innovative technologies to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats. He is known for his strategic thinking and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
With a commitment to excellence, he continues to drive impactful solutions in the ever-changing landscape of digital security.
KURT BRANDON
SECURITY LEAD
WATCHGUARD
Kurt Brandon is the Territory Account Manager for WatchGuard Technologies, a leading security solutions provider, looking after New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. He brings enterprise-grade, affordable, cyber security solutions that scale across all sized businesses, helping end customers, distributors, and IT service providers with the scoping and delivery of industry-leading solutions.
With over 20 years of experience in IT, Telco and security space, Kurt has been instrumental in promoting and delivering high-quality security solutions to a diverse range of clients. Prior to joining WatchGuard, Kurt was the Head of Security and Networking Business Unit at Exeed.
Kurt‘s experience and expertise in the field of internet security make him a sought-after speaker at conferences and events across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest trends and developments in the field, Kurt is well-placed to help businesses of all sizes stay secure in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
ANTHONY ROWELL
CHANNEL VENDOR SECURITY LEAD
CHILLISOFT
Anthony Rowell is a Channel Account Manager for Chillisoft, New Zealand’s specialist cybersecurity distributor. Representing cybersecurity industry-leading vendors including ESET, Imperva, Mimecast, and NetSkope to partner and customer bases numbering in well into the thousands.
With a strong background in information technology and security, Anthony has a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the mapping of these to the vendor technology and solutions Chillisoft represents
With a channel-first approach, mirroring the values of Chillisoft, Anthony works with partners to understand the unique security challenges of their clients, and providing guidance on tailored solutions to address their specific needs.
LUKESH SADH
SENIOR CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT
CHILLISOFT
Lukesh Sadh is the Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Chillisoft, bringing over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity solution design, technical consulting, and sales engineering. He specializes in aligning cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions with business objectives, focusing on technologies such as ESET EDR, LogRhythm SIEM, Netskope SWG/SASE/ZTNA, Mimecast, and Safetica DLP.
A certified trainer and trusted advisor, Lukesh has delivered over 70 product certification trainings and has played a key role in developing Chillisoft’s white-labelled ESET MDR service. Known for his deep technical knowledge, and passion for mentoring, he regularly conducts technical webinars, proof of value, and strategic enablement for partners and clients across the region.