Daisy Wong
Head of Security Awareness
In this session, Daisy shares her personal experience with a pig butchering scammer - a sophisticated, manipulative cybercrime tactic that is often backed by organised groups and even nation-state actors. Through her story, she highlights the human side of these scams, the psychological techniques used to build trust and exploit victims, and the lessons learned along the way. Most importantly, the talk reinforces that there is no shame in being scammed. By shedding light on the dark world of pig butchering, Daisy will explore practical steps individuals and organisations can take to recognise the warning signs and protect themselves.
Biography
Daisy Wong is a cybersecurity leader with over twelve years of experience across IT, finance, and healthcare. She heads security culture and awareness at Australia’s largest private health insurer, designing programs that reduce human cyber risk and is passionate about building a people-first security culture. Blending marketing expertise with technical concepts, Daisy creates engaging initiatives that make secure behaviours second nature. She is an active industry voice, speaking at conferences, serving on advisory boards, and driving community building as Corporate Partnership Manager at AWSN. She also serves as Honorary Secretary for the Victorian Branch Executive Committee of the ACS.