Andra Cimpean works as Senior Cyber Security Specialist for Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA, advising state government entities on their cyber maturity journey. She holds a Master’s in Cyber Security from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology along with accreditations such as SABSA Chartered Security Architect and ITIL.
Andra is also the Deputy Chair for AISA WA Branch. Awarded “Best Volunteer” Award at the CyberCon 2023 for her efforts in organising charity and student-focused initiatives and Finalist for the “One to Watch in Protective Security” at Australian Women in Security Awards 2024, she has contributed to various publications, enjoys public speaking and has been invited as university guest lecturer for cyber students to teach about Enterprise Security.
As a former professional chess player, she brings a decade of insights into professional sport competing at highest level to world junior championships and a unique perspective to enterprise security architecture by leveraging her strategic and problem-solving skills.