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Dave Cohen is the Deputy CEO of the Risk 2 Solution Group and a distinguished leader in the field of cybersecurity. He serves as the Regional Chair for Cyber & Tech ANZ at the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) and is the Global Chair and founder of the ISRM Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIG). Dave\u2019s career is marked by his passion for connecting with people and making a positive impact on their lives, a dedication that has earned him industry and personal accolades.<\/p>\n

With over 21 years of professional experience, Dave has owned and operated his own business, providing exceptional client experiences and honing his customer-centric approach to business. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and a Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk & High Reliability. Dave is also an Axio360 Certified Practitioner in Cyber Risk Assessment and Cyber Risk Quantification, showcasing his commitment to helping organisations understand and manage cyber risk as a critical business concern.<\/p>\n

In addition to his professional roles, Dave is actively involved in mentoring, having contributed to the Tech Girls Competition in 2023. His dedication to staying at the forefront of both Technology and Education aligns with his philosophy of remaining current, relevant, and pioneering in every endeavour.<\/p>\n

Dave\u2019s multifaceted expertise and genuine passion for making a difference make him a valuable asset in any field he operates. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys long-distance running and has recently added triathlon to his repertoire of fitness hobbies. Inspired by Khalil Gibran\u2019s wisdom that true giving goes beyond material possessions, Dave\u2019s impact is felt both in the boardroom and in the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deputy CEO, Risk 2 Solution Group<\/strong> (PSG Conference MC)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9727,"template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"class_list":["post-9726","our_team","type-our_team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nDave Cohen - PSG Conference 2025<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Protective Security and Government (PSG) Conference 2025 marks the 8th annual gathering of leaders in protective security, risk management, governance, and national resilience.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/psgconference.com\/2025\/our_team\/dave-cohen-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dave Cohen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Protective Security and Government (PSG) Conference 2025 marks the 8th annual gathering of leaders in protective security, risk management, governance, and national resilience.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/psgconference.com\/2025\/our_team\/dave-cohen-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"PSG Conference 2025\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PSGConferenceAU\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-09-09T04:25:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/psgconference.com\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dave-Cohen-.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@psgconference\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/psgconference.com\/2025\/our_team\/dave-cohen-2\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/psgconference.com\/2025\/our_team\/dave-cohen-2\/\",\"name\":\"Dave Cohen - 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