ISACA has appointed Australian cybersecurity veteran Jamie Norton to its 2024-2025 board of directors. The global association for IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity professionals says his expertise will further strengthen its mission to advance trust in technology and equip digital trust professionals for the future.
“I am pleased to welcome Jamie to ISACA’s board of directors,” said ISACA CEO Erik Prusch. “Jamie’s dedication and commitment to the industry is demonstrated through his nearly two decades of active involvement with ISACA, where he has contributed at the local chapter board level, organised conferences and participated in the CISM Certification Working Group.”
“He joins a diverse and dynamic group of professionals focused on evolving and strengthening the support provided to our global members. Jamie’s wealth of expertise will be invaluable as we navigate a new era of emerging technology and complex digital threats.”
Norton currently serves as a partner at McGrathNicol, providing strategic performance and risk insights to boards and executives across various industries. His career includes working as the Chief Information Security Officer at the Australian Taxation Office, where he led critical teams in security governance, risk, intelligence, operations, testing and forensics.
Based in Australia, Norton is a regular industry speaker and media commentator on cybersecurity issues. He holds formal qualifications in accounting, finance, commercial law, IT and taxation and is an affiliate member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
“For me, ISACA has always been about the community of like-minded professionals that underpin digital trust in our society,” said Norton. “Our local chapters provide opportunities to build relationships that have stayed with me for decades. These chapters offer forums for industry updates, advocacy, learning and knowledge transfer, and support for undertaking industry-leading certifications that have been a cornerstone of my career.
“As a global community, we are confronting unprecedented threats, including the rapid evolution and weaponisation of AI, an unhealthy normalisation of data breaches, and a concerning shortage of experienced cybersecurity professionals,” he added. “It is critical that we prioritise continuous education and certification to develop skills and talent, a mission that aligns closely with ISACA’s objectives. And more than ever, we need to ensure we are providing opportunities for future generations of security professionals.”
