Danielle Pentony

With over 18 years experience in the Technology and Cyber Security space focused on Healthcare, Government and Financial Services, working across both state and federal institutions, Danielle now leads the Cyber Security team responsible for the security of key digital health solutions and sensitive healthcare information managed by the Australian Digital Health Agency. In her role at the Agency, Danielle also works to support Australian healthcare providers and health technology partners to protect themselves and the critical health information they too hold through sharing of cyber threat information, cyber awareness and education etc. Cyber Security that enables the next frontier of digital health is only possible through a resilient healthcare ecosystem and this is something that she is passionate about. She is known for her innovative and inclusive leadership, collaboration, agility in meeting challenges head on, and delivering the best and secure outcomes for the organisation.

Apart from her work at the Agency, Danielle also volunteers her time and is part the Steering Committee of Cyber Security Standards Australia. The Steering Committee is comprised of Australian public and private sector stakeholder organisations, committed to uplift the small and medium Business sector’s cyber security through industry-led, affordable, and regularly updated standards that enable all organisations to protect their cyber supply chain and respond to the latest threats.
Danielle is also passionate about seeing more women in Cyber roles. She is a Tech Girls and AWSN mentor, and an active member in the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN).