
Tara Dharnikota is a strategic cyber security leader who currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Victoria University. With extensive experience across various domains of security—from operations and intelligence to governance, compliance, and cultural change.
Tara is an active contributor to the cyber security community, regularly presenting at conferences, participating in panel discussions, and supporting industry initiatives as an advisor. She serves on the GIAC Advisory Board, bringing valuable insights to professional certification standards and industry best practices.