Kirk Stephen

Chief Information Security Officer at EBOS Group Limited

Kirk Stephen is an experienced information security executive currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at EBOS Group Limited since June 2023.1 He is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Professional Background

Kirk has an extensive career in cybersecurity and information technology:

EBOS Group Limited: CISO (June 2023 - Present)1
Hansen Technologies: Head of Global IT Security (April 2021 - May 2023)1
Context Information Security:
- Managing Director - Asia Pacific (July 2018 - April 2021)
- Head of Cyber Advisory - AsiaPac (November 2017 - June 2018)1
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: Regional Cyber Services Lead (August 2016 - November 2017)1
Ernst & Young: Senior Consultant, IT Risk & Assurance (February 2007 - November 2010)1

Expertise

Kirk Stephen has demonstrated expertise in:

Security program implementation
Risk management
Large-scale project management
Cybersecurity strategy development and execution
Leadership of global IT security functions
Security operations management
Vulnerability testing and remediation
Threat landscape monitoring
Cyber advisory services
Business development and account management

Throughout his career, Kirk has held leadership positions responsible for creating and implementing organizational security strategies, managing security operations, and reducing cyber security risks for various companies and their clients.1

Experience

Chief Information Security Officer at EBOS Group Limited (June 2023 - Present)

Head of Global IT Security at Hansen Technologies (April 2021 - May 2023); Managing Director - Asia Pacific at Context Information Security (July 2018 - April 2021); Head of Cyber Advisory - AsiaPac at Context Information Security (November 2017 - June 2018); Regional Cyber Services Lead at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence (August 2016 - November 2017); Principal Cyber Security Consultant at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence (January 2016 - August 2016); Head of Oceania IT Risk at Computershare (January 2014 - January 2016); Assurance & Compliance Manager at ANZ (November 2011 - December 2013); Risk Analyst at ANZ (November 2010 - October 2011); Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young (February 2007 - November 2010)

Education

Master of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies & Accounting, The University of Edinburgh (2002 - 2006); Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence, The University of Edinburgh (2001 - 2002)