ISC2 Melbourne Chapter - June In-Person Meeting
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Join the ISC2 Melbourne Chapter on Wednesday, 17 June 5:30 -7:30pm for an exclusive in-person meeting featuring cybersecurity industry leader Michael McKinnon.As the Director of IT & Security for Easygo, the powerhouse behind Kick.com and the world’s largest cryptocurrency casino, Stake.com, Michael operates at the cutting edge of modern threat landscapes. In this session, he will share firsthand "war stories" from the front lines, offering rare insights into securing high-stakes digital environments against sophisticated global adversaries.
This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow professionals, gain practical security insights, and discuss the unique challenges of the crypto and entertainment sectors.
Talk summary:
Online cryptocurrency casinos operate in one of the internet's most hostile threat environments, facing relentless attacks from adversaries ranging from opportunistic script kiddies to sophisticated nation-state actors like North Korea's Lazarus Group.
Through five compelling war stories drawn from real-world incidents, attendees will gain practical understanding of:
* How attack patterns differ across threat actor sophistication levels and what this means for your defence strategy;
* The unique challenges of defending crypto-based platforms where blockchain transactions, digital wallets, and 24/7 operations create distinctive attack surfaces;
* Detection and response techniques that work when adversaries are highly motivated and well-resourced;
* Successful defensive strategies that prevented compromises against persistent, adaptive nation-state threats;
* The operational playbook that keeps a crypto casino secure despite being a prime target for financially-motivated attackers
Each story concludes with actionable takeaways that security teams can immediately implement, regardless of industry or organization size.
From technical controls to operational processes, these lessons emerge from actual battle-tested scenarios where the stakes are measured in both cryptocurrency and customer trust.
This is not theoretical security - this is what happens when you're defending against the worst the internet has to offer, every single day.
Attendees will leave with a realistic playbook for strengthening their own defensive posture against diverse, determined adversaries.
Guest Speaker:
Michael McKinnon
Director of IT & Security – Easygo
Michael McKinnon is a cybersecurity industry professional with over two decades of experience. He is passionate about supporting Cyber communities in Victoria and previously was the chair of the Victorian AISA branch.
He is now the Director of IT & Security for Easygo - the technology provider behind the world's largest cryptocurrency casino, Stake.com - as well as video streaming platform, Kick.com.
Michael leads a fantastic team of IT and cyber security professionals in an organisation with a truly amazing culture.
Location:
Lumify Campus Melbourne
12a/45 William Street , Melbourne VIC 3000
This event is proudly supported by Lumify.
Date
Wednesday 17 June 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Lumify Work Melbourne
12a/45 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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ISC2 Melbourne Chapter - June In-Person Meeting
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