Simona Dimovski

Simona Dimovski is a cyber security and technology executive with 20+ years’ leadership across finance, aviation, energy, insurance and government. A former CIO and CISO, she has led major digital transformation and cyber uplift programs and driven board-level risk governance.

Simona’s engaging teaching style and industry expertise make her an exceptional facilitator for Upskilled learners. She brings practical, real-world context to every session via live case studies, leadership experience and deep knowledge of Australia’s regulatory landscape. She is a regular speaker and panel host at cyber industry events.

Value to Upskilled:

Simona brings a unique blend of executive experience, strategic insight, and teaching capability. Her programs enable learners to move beyond theory—developing the practical skills and confidence to lead, manage, and respond effectively in real-world cyber scenarios. She ensures that every participant leaves with actionable knowledge that strengthens both individual capability and organisational resilience.

Specialisations

• Cyber training & awareness — frontline to Boards & Executives
• vCISO services — strategic leadership & oversight
• Governance & risk — ISO 27001, NIST, APRA CPS 234, Essential Eight
• Incident response & crisis management — simulations, tabletops
• Cyber strategy & integration — roadmap, vendor selection, implementation governance
• Executive advisory — risk appetite, board reporting, regulatory compliance

Professional Appointments

• Board Member, Australian Information Security Association (AISA)
• International Cyber Security Advisor, Ecosystm
• Expert-in-Residence (XIR) — Cyber, Tech & Transformation
• Executive Coach & Mentor — cyber security & digital transformation