Chantelle Ralevska

With AI making attacks more realistic than ever. Education is the one thing protecting us.

Profile

Chantelle Ralevska is a cybersecurity expert, advocate and innovator who is on a mission to make the world a more cyber safe place.

As the founder and CEO of Psyber, Chantelle has made a significant contribution to the industry. She runs a startup that delivers innovative and customised cybersecurity training to businesses. Chantelle has delivered cybersecurity training to over 440,000 staff globally and for Australia’s largest and most complex organisations, including Macquarie Group, Westpac, and Woolworths. With just 4% of cyber startups founded by women, she is a trailblazer, paving the way for future generations and inspiring more young girls and women to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

Chantelle has presented at global cybersecurity conferences and educated over 500,000 YouTube viewers about cybersecurity, careers, and more.

Expertise

Talking Points

Guardians of Trust: Protecting What Matters Most for Those Who Need It Most

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, where AI-driven cyber attacks are more sophisticated and harder to detect than ever before, Australians aged 55 and over are among the most vulnerable targets. Hackers exploit their accumulated wealth, trust and lack of digital familiarity, making this demographic a prime focus.
Chantelle Ralevska, a seasoned cybersecurity educator who has delivered training for some of Australia’s largest brands, is dedicated to empowering older Australians with the knowledge and tools needed to stay safe online. She is adept at simplifying the complexities of cybersecurity and providing practical, actionable advice that protects against threats designed to deceive even the sharpest minds.

This keynote shines a spotlight on the cyber risks facing older individuals, from phishing scams to identity theft, and equips them with accessible, easy-to-implement strategies to protect themselves. With warmth, empathy, and a gift for demystifying technology, Chantelle builds a bridge between digital safety and personal empowerment.

Key Takeaways:
- The Human Element: Discover how we as users are critical in protecting our security, and why we are the first line of defence against cyber threats.
- Understanding the Risks: Gain critical insights into the most common cyber threats targeting older adults and aged care organisations.
- Proven Strategies: Learn practical, simple to implement strategies that will protect your information and money against common cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity for C-Suite: Leading with Confidence

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue, it’s a strategic business priority. With significant regulatory changes, the stakes for C-suite executives have never been higher. In this compelling keynote, Chantelle Ralevska equips senior executives with the knowledge and leadership strategies needed to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.
Drawing on years of experience educating business leaders at Australia’s largest companies, Chantelle delivers actionable insights to help C-suite executives build resilience, manage risk, and drive a culture of security within their organisations. This session demystifies cybersecurity, empowers leaders to align security with business strategy and take charge of their organisation’s future.

Key Takeaways:
- Understand cybersecurity from the top: Key insights into why cyber risk is a business risk and what it means for the C-suite.

- Cybersecurity Risks: Gain critical insights into the most common cyber threats targeting organisations, the impact of a cyber attack and why cybersecurity is critical to business success.

- Lead a security-first culture: Strategies to foster a security culture and embed cybersecurity into organisational decision-making and behaviour.

Small Business, Big Target: Protecting Your Business Without Breaking the Bank

Small businesses are critical to Australia's economy, making up 97% of all businesses and a key target for hackers due to their minimal investment in security and busy nature. In this practical and empowering keynote, Chantelle Ralevska breaks down the essentials of cybersecurity for small businesses, showing owners and operators how to safeguard their business without the need for massive budgets or technical expertise.

Drawing on real-world examples from her years in the industry working for Australia’s largest brands, this session is designed to demystify cybersecurity and provide actionable steps to build resilience for small businesses against cyber risks. With a focus on practicality, Chantelle ensures small businesses walk away with the confidence and tools to protect their data, customers, money and reputation.

Key Takeaways:
- Understand the risks: Insights into the most common cyber threats targeting small businesses and why they matter.
- The Human Element: Discover how we as people are critical in protecting our security, and why we are the first line of defence against cyber threats.
- Protect your business with simple steps: Affordable and practical cybersecurity measures that can be implemented immediately.
- Empower your team: Strategies for training employees to spot and prevent cyber threats.

Navigating Tomorrow: The Future of Cybersecurity in an AI world

As AI transforms the way we live, work, and communicate, it also revolutionises the methods cyber attackers use to operate, hack, and scam. In this cutting-edge keynote, cybersecurity expert and powerhouse communicator, Chantelle Ralevska, explores the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, shedding light on how hackers are leveraging advancements in technology to deceive and manipulate. Having delivered cybersecurity training for Australia’s largest companies, she exposes the risks AI poses to cybersecurity, as well as the immense potential it holds in defending against the next generation of cyber threats.

This session provides non-technical audiences with the insights they need to understand both the opportunities and unique challenges AI presents, along with actionable strategies to protect themselves and their organisations against emerging threats.

Key Takeaways:
- Evolving Threat Landscape: Gain industry insights into the emerging threats posed by AI and how cybercriminals are using it to target individuals and organisations.
- Opportunities AI Fosters: Discover the incredible opportunities AI brings across industries, including its potential to enhance cybersecurity.
- Preparing for the Future: Key strategies to defend against AI-powered cyber attacks and how to leverage AI as a valuable tool in your cybersecurity strategy.

Game On: Winning the Battle Against Cyber Threats in Sport

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, where AI-driven cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, the sporting industry is facing an unprecedented wave of cyber threats. From fan data to player contracts and financial transactions, sports organisations are prime targets for attackers. Cybercriminals are increasing targeting people, making every level of the sports sector, from grassroots clubs to elite teams, vulnerable.

This keynote highlights the unique cyber risks faced by the sporting industry, from data breaches and phishing attacks to financial fraud, and equips sports professionals with accessible, easy-to-implement strategies to protect their digital assets. With warmth and expertise, Chantelle bridges the gap between technology and security, simplifying the complexities of cybersecurity and offering practical, actionable advice to protect against cyber threats.

Key Takeaways:
- The Human Element: Discover how individuals within sports organisations are targeted and why they are the first line of defence against cyber threats.
- Understanding the Risks: Gain critical insights into the most common cyber threats facing the sporting industry, from professional leagues to community clubs.
- Proven Strategies: Learn practical, simple-to-implement strategies to protect digital assets, financial transactions, and fan data from cyber attacks.