Claire Pales is a best-selling author, a podcast host, and dedicated cyber security leader. With a career spanning almost two decades in the security industry, Claire’s experience includes corporate security, fraud, and cyber throughout Australia and Asia. Claire is the founder of two successful cyber security consultancies, a Fellow of the Australian Information Security Association and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Claire gives her time to several Board subcommittees of not for profits organisations and is committed to supporting businesses to establish exceptional information security practices.

Along with executive coaching qualifications, Claire has a Bachelor of Arts (Police Studies) and post graduate qualifications in eCrime Investigations. Based in Geelong, Claire is a mum to four children, a sought-after speaker, an industry writer and advocate for all professionals in cyber.