Ashwin Ram is a highly respected cybersecurity expert and thought leader, known for translating complex threat intelligence into actionable strategies for business leaders, CISOs, and cyber practitioners. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, Ashwin is recognised for his deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape, strategic insight, and ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
He was named one of Australia’s Top 100 Innovators by The Australian in both 2023 and 2024 for his work in cybersecurity and was awarded the Distinguished Evangelist Award by the Office of the CTO in 2022. His leadership journey was also profiled in The Cyber Leadership Imperative, a global publication showcasing influential cyber leaders driving meaningful change.
Ashwin has presented at many global cybersecurity conferences, including 13 AISA conferences to date, with AISA Melbourne 2025 set to be his 14th. His sessions are consistently rated highly for their clarity, real-world applicability, and ability to cut through complexity. Whether addressing CISOs or SOC analysts, Ashwin delivers insights that matter—backed by lived experience and frontline research.
He has delivered impactful presentations on topics such as:
- Cyber Espionage targeting government agencies in the region, including within Australia
- Cyber Warfare and how public infrastructure has been crippled through coordinated attacks
- Stakeholder Management, focused on helping cyber executives nail their first 100 days as a CISO
- The Threat Landscape of AI, including research into the manipulation of AI platforms
- The Evolving Threat Landscape of Hacktivism, exploring the shifting motives, tools, and tactics of hacktivist groups
Ashwin regularly leads executive roundtables and cyber advisory sessions on ransomware preparedness, supply chain risk, incident response, and board-level engagement.
He is also the Founder of ARC Nexus, a cybersecurity advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations strengthen cyber governance, mitigate risk, and embed resilience. Ashwin holds the CISM certification, is a top graduate of both the Cyber Leadership Program (CLP) and Cyber Strategy and Transformation Program (CSTP), and has completed the Company Directors Course through the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), further enhancing his ability to bridge cybersecurity with board-level accountability.
With a career built on trust, clarity, and a relentless focus on impact, Ashwin continues to empower Australian organisations to anticipate threats, reduce complexity, and make confident cyber risk decisions in an increasingly volatile digital world.