AWSN RETURNING TO IN-PERSON EVENTS AROUND AUSTRALIA by Laura Jiew, AWSN National Social Media & Marketing Lead
May 2021 saw members of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) doing a “happy dance” around several parts of the country as we returned to hosting chapter events in-person. Below is a snapshot of the many activities conducted around Australia.
QUEENSLAND
AWSN was proudly represented at the AusCERT2021
opportunity to chat with the many conference delegates who attended, and promote AWSN as a
conference held at The Star Gold Coast from 11 to 14
membership organisation.
May.
Last but not least, congratulations to Stefanie
First and foremost, kudos and massive
Luhrs, Jess Dodson, Virginia Matos Calegare and
congratulations for our network’s founder and executive manager, Jacqui Loustau, on winning
Daisy Wong for their workshops, presentations and speed debate involvement.
the prestigious AusCERT Individual Excellence in Information Security Award for 2021 (past winners have included Michelle Price, Mandy Turner and Troy Hunt). Jacqui was deservingly recognised for her tireless work in building the AWSN community to be where it is today. Thank you also to our wonderful members Adeline Martin, Chelsey Costello, Sarah Gurry, Kelsy Luengen, Stefanie Luhrs and Daisy Wong for helping at the AWSN trade booth, kindly donated by the AusCERT team, for which special thanks to Bek Cheb. The booth was consistently busy and gave us an amazing
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