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Louay Ghashash

Managing Director & Founder

Melbourne, Australia

Louay is the Director and Founder of Spartans Security, bringing over 30 years of experience to the information security game. He's provided advisory services in security strategy, governance, risk, and compliance across a broad range of sectors, from education and FinTech to retail and government. Louay's also served as a CISO for various organisations and led many security programs, drawing on his deep expertise across platforms like Microsoft and Amazon. Louay has published many articles and is a sought-after keynote speaker on many conferences and events both in Australia and overseas. He is currently the Chair of the Cyber Security Technical Advisory Board of the Australian Computer Society, and a key figure in the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Melbourne Chapter, as well as being actively involved with Australian Information Security. Louay has many industries certification, including ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CDPSE.

Craig Bishop

Managing Security Consultant - GRC & vCISO

Melbourne, Australia

Craig is a managing consultant with over 30 years of experience in information systems and security management across various industries. He has held senior roles, including Senior Security Manager in Retail and virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for clients in Retail, Insurance, and Transport. Craig has led a range of security engagements, from small to large-scale projects, leveraging his strong technical expertise across diverse platforms and security tools.

Sanchit Kansara

Managing Security Consultant - GRC & vCISO

Melbourne, Australia

Sanchit is a cybersecurity expert with over 18 years of experience, specializing in securing digital environments and navigating cybersecurity challenges. He has led ISO 27001 ISMS implementations, risk assessments using NIST CSF and Essential Eight, and served as a vCISO across industries like mining, finance, healthcare, and government. Sanchit helps organizations protect digital assets and adapt to evolving cyber threats. He holds certifications including CISSP, CISM, CISA, CDPSE, CRISC, CIPM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.

Awni Fallouh

Senior Security Consultant - GRC & vCISO

Melbourne, Australia

Awni is a highly experienced IT Security Specialist with over 25 years' experience across a range of industries, from telcos and banking to insurance and software development. He's a whiz at developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, building crackerjack InfoSec teams, and making sure everything aligns with industry standards. Awni's also a dab hand at managing technology and InfoSec budgets, creating smart plans that maximise ROI and keep things compliant. He's got a proven track record of leading crucial InfoSec projects that boost security, make customers happy, and tick all the regulatory boxes. Plus, he's got CISA, CISM, and CRISC certs under his belt.

Benjamin Hills

Security Consultant

New South Wales, Australia

Benjamin is a Security Consultant and team leader specializing in Web Application, Infrastructure, and API Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, and Vulnerability Management. He has led technical teams delivering security operations for clients across industries such as Insurance, Finance, and Government. With a strong track record in enhancing vulnerability management programs, he has helped organizations strengthen their security posture through result driven assessments and solutions. Benjamin is a certified specialist in Qualys, Rapid7, AWS Cloud, and Microsoft Security Operations, highlighting his expertise in security and cloud solutions.

Saurav Chaudhary

Security Consultant

Melbourne, Australia

Saurav is a Security Consultant with a proven track record of compromising 90% of corporate networks. He specializes in Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, and Web Application Security, demonstrating expertise in network pivoting, data exfiltration, and infrastructure compromise. Proficient in Python, PowerShell, and Bash, Saurav excels in identifying vulnerabilities and executing organized attacks. He has conducted penetration tests across Infrastructure, Cloud, Web, and Mobile Applications for clients ranging from small businesses to government entities. He holds the OSCP certification.

Subhash Paudel

Security Consultant

Adelaide, Australia

Subhash Paudel is a Security Consultant with expertise in Penetration Testing, Application Security Assessment, Cloud Security and Vulnerability Management. He has worked with many clients across multiple industries, including Insurance, Finance, Logistics, e-commerce, IT, and Government. He has been acknowledged by NASA, Indeed Australia, and Kmart Australia for his contributions and holds certifications including CREST CRT, OSCP, OSEP, CBBH, and CRTO.

Ryan Williams

Security Consultant

Melbourne, Australia

Ryan is a Security Consultant with expertise in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), SOC and SIEM monitoring, vulnerability management, and cloud security. He has experience on various technical and non-technical engagements, including incident response and SIEM/SOC monitoring. Ryan is skilled in tools like Command and Control, SOC Radar, Qualys, Microsoft Sentinel, and knowbe4. He is also the author of HVCK Cybersecurity Magazine and has published several articles focused on offensive security. Ryan is committed to simplifying complex cyber concepts for non-technical audiences and holds multiple certifications, including AttackIQ.