About Shane Sweeney
Shane is an experienced cyber security leader with a track record of enhancing security postures and driving transformational change across industry-leading organisations in Ireland, the UK, the US, and Australia.
He has advised C-level executives and boards on cyber risk, led large-scale security programs, and helped organisations navigate the complexities of an evolving cyber threat landscape.
Passionate about fostering innovation and empowering teams, Shane champions authentic leadership and collaboration to ensure cyber security becomes a strategic enabler rather than a barrier to business success.
His industry experience spans fintech, healthcare, military, power & utilities, and renewable energy, where he has built and led high-performing teams.
Beyond technical expertise, Shane is committed to mentoring the next generation of cyber professionals, helping to cultivate a strong cyber talent pipeline that will protect the societal and economic foundations of the digital age. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and resilience, he hopes to ensure that future cyber leaders are equipped to tackle emerging threats, safeguard critical infrastructure, and drive innovation in an increasingly interconnected world.
Shane holds the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), SABSA, and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) certifications. He also holds a Master’s in Cyber Security, Privacy & Trust from South East Technological University (SETU).
Out of This World: Cybersecurity Strategies for the Space Age
As humanity ventures further into space, our digital assets in orbit are becoming increasingly critical to life on Earth. From enabling global communications and navigation to underpinning financial systems and national security, space systems are among our most valued assets. But with their growing importance comes heightened risk.
This presentation will take a pragmatic yet forward-looking approach to explore how cybersecurity in the space domain will evolve over the next five to ten years.
It will speak to:
Drawing insights from seminal research papers along with reports and guidelines from NIST and NASA the talk will combine strategic foresight with actionable recommendations tailored to professionals in cybersecurity, risk, and audit.