Connect with meJarod specialises in cyber strategy, governance, risk and resilience, with extensive experience advising large and complex organisations. He focuses on designing and implementing enterprise-wide cyber strategies, operating models and uplift programs that strengthen resilience and align to regulatory expectations. Jarod brings deep expertise across cyber risk, controls assurance and security frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and the ASD Essential Eight.
Jarod advises corporate clients across financial services, telecommunications, government and critical infrastructure, supporting boards and executives to navigate cyber risk, resilience and regulatory obligations. He is known for translating technical risk into clear business insights and for engaging effectively with senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
He has led end-to-end delivery of cyber strategies, resilience assessments, incident response frameworks and AI governance frameworks, alongside developing third-party risk frameworks and board-level reporting to enhance governance, strengthen resilience and uplift organisational maturity.
Telecommunications Organisation – Security Strategy
Advising one of Australia’s largest telecommunications organisations by leading the development of an enterprise-wide security strategy across cyber, data, physical security and third-party risk. Delivering a business-aligned target state and multi-year roadmap that strengthens resilience, uplifts risk maturity and supports regulatory compliance.
Government Corporation – Virtual CISO
Advising a government corporation by acting as Interim Head of Cyber Security, leading board reporting, cyber maturity uplift and third-party risk assessments. Delivering improved governance and visibility of cyber risk, strengthening oversight and enabling prioritised uplift of critical security capabilities.
Critical Infrastructure – Cyber & Digital Strategy
Advising a critical infrastructure client by leading the development of both a cyber security strategy and a broader digital strategy. Delivering aligned strategic roadmaps that strengthen security, enable technology modernisation and support long-term organisational resilience.
FSI Organisations – Operational, Executive & Board Exercises
Advising multiple large financial services organisations by developing and facilitating operational, executive and board-level cyber security exercises. Delivering enhanced incident preparedness, improving decision-making under pressure and strengthening coordination across business and technology stakeholders.
Real Estate and Construction Organisation – AI Controls Assessment
Advising a real estate and construction organisation by developing an AI controls library and conducting an assessment of its AI models. Delivering improved governance over AI risks, strengthening control coverage and providing clear recommendations to support responsible and compliant AI use.
Central Bank – Vulnerability Management Assessment & Uplift Program
Advising a central bank by developing a vulnerability management strategy, operating model and roadmap. Delivering a structured approach to vulnerability identification and remediation, improving risk visibility and enabling more effective prioritisation of security uplift activities.
- WK Advisory
- Cyber Architecture
- Cyber Assessment
- Cyber Strategy
- Cyber Transformation
- Education
- Energy, Mining and Power
- Financial Institutions and Services
- Manufacturing and Consumer Goods
- Technology and Cyber
- Telecommunications