Session 2.8c: Update - Building a Zero Trust Culture for PSPF Compliance with Data-Centric Security
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| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Menzies Theatre |
Details
Australia’s updated Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) now mandates the adoption of Zero Trust principles. Government organisations must align their cybersecurity strategies with the Information Security Manual and the Guiding Principles to Embed a Zero Trust Culture.
In this session, Daniel Lai, CEO of archTIS—an Australian sovereign information security company—will share practical insights and best practices for implementing a Zero Trust Culture. He will explore how attribute-based access control (ABAC) and data-centric security capabilities can be leveraged to protect sensitive information and meet evolving compliance requirements.
Key takeaways will include:
- The core principles and cultural foundations of a Zero Trust approach.
- How ABAC enforces Zero Trust principles across systems and data.
- Strategies for achieving compliance with PSPF requirements through automation and policy-driven controls.
- Tools and technologies that support scalable Zero Trust implementation.
Attendees will gain actionable guidance on embedding Zero Trust principles into their organisations and understand how the right technologies can simplify compliance and strengthen information security.
Speaker
Mr. Daniel Lai
Managing Director & Ceo
archTIS
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Biography
Daniel Lai is the CEO and Managing Director of archTIS. Lai leverages his extensive industry experience implementing organisational change to address the information security challenges government and businesses confront today in a rapidly evolving cyber environment.
Over his career, he has successfully led IT initiatives including the Security Enterprise Architecture for the Single Information Environment for the Department of Defence, spearheading enterprise change as the National Manager for Service Delivery for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, and restructuring and implementing enterprise ITIL services for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Lai is a regular speaker at industry events and has been featured in the Financial Review, the Australian and CIO magazine.
