Deepthi Nair serves as the Director of Cybersecurity and Information Management at Yooralla, Victoria’s most recognised disability service provider dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. With over 18 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and information protection, Deepthi has established herself as an innovative and trusted cybersecurity leader. In her role at Yooralla, Deepthi oversees the strategic direction of the cybersecurity program, ensuring the protection of organisation’s sensitive information and maintaining the trust of vulnerable communities.

With a career spanning both public and private sectors, Deepthi has developed a reputation for building secure yet accessible systems that has been instrumental in balancing robust information protection with the unique needs of the customers. Driven by a commitment to proactive leadership, Deepthi prioritizes keeping the organization at the forefront of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence advancements, strategically adopting new technologies to strengthen resilience and support the organization’s mission.

Beyond her work, Deepthi invests her time in mentoring and guiding the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Her commitment to supporting both her organisation’s mission, the broader cybersecurity community and advancing cybersecurity awareness has established her as a respected thought leader and trusted advisor within the community.