Michael Connory

Michael Connory is a globally recognised cybersecurity expert and CEO of Aphore, a leading provider of cyber and technology services. Since 2018, Michael has directly supported over 300 Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) holders, including prominent organisations such as AMP, Entiriti, Centrepoint, Count, Lifespan, and Godfrey Pembroke, guiding them through the complexities of cyber risk management and regulatory compliance. A prolific author, Michael has written three influential books on technology and cybersecurity, with his insights regularly published across major media and business publications. He has been deeply involved in pioneering cybersecurity research initiatives since 2017, contributing to one of the world's largest ongoing cyber research programs. Holding international certifications in both ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO 27035 (Incident Management), Michael combines deep technical expertise with an approachable, engaging style to inspire action, build cyber resilience, and foster a culture of trust and security across the financial services sector.