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July 23, 2025
Steven
Taub
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO)
New South Wales
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I’ve built a successful career in technology and cybersecurity management spanning over 25 years, working in leading financial services and commercial organisations, such as Macquarie Group and Credit Suisse, in internal and external consulting roles. I left a senior bank role in 2018 to join a startup (InLoop & LanternPay), honed my CIO, CISO and risk management skills as we grew and developed into an emerging business, then matured further with LanternPay’s acquisition by NAB and merge with HICAPS. I’ve learned how to apply cybersecurity at different stages of business growth, how to utilise ISO 27001 certification to incrementally improve cyber maturity over time; how to engage collaboratively with the Board, C-Suite and staff at all business levels to embed good cyber posture. Now an independent consultant, I’m utilising my skills and experience to help businesses of all sizes achieve and leverage the advantages of technology and cyber resilience, both the short and long term.
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Create long-term business value delivering independent technology and cybersecurity services. Partner with startups to help them scale and grow, leading to investment opportunities.
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Contact Information
Phone
0400557547
Email
steven@whiteknightcyber.com
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Prefered Working Location
Sydney, NSW
Work Preference
WIP
Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Technology
Secondary Expertise
Innovation
Seniority Level
25 - 30 years
Key Skill
Accountability,Adaptability,AI & automation,Attention to detail,C-Suite,Collaboration,Confidence,Creative thinking,Cybersecurity,Dependability,Emotional Intelligence,Influencing,Information technology,Integrity,Leadership,Open-mindedness,Reliability,Strategy,Training
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