Edward Farrell is a seasoned security consultant with over 17years of experience in cybersecurity and 22 years in the technology sector. As the Director and Principal Consultant at Mercury Information Security Services, one of Australia’s leading cybersecurity practices, he has led or overseen more than 1,400 security assessment activities and incident responses over the past ten years. Edward’s professional highlights include lecturing at the Australian Defence Force Academy, being recognized among the top 200 bug bounty hunters in 2015, and leading a team of dedicated security professionals. In addition to his civilian career, Edward serves as an Army Reserve officer with 17 years of service in the Australian Defence Force. He is also an accredited IRAP assessor and has contributed to the development of cybersecurity training for the Australian Defence Force.
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Edward Farrell at AUSCERT2026
STREAM 8 • Gold Coast
Critical Links: Strategic and Technical Risk Assessment of Pacific Submarine Cable Infrastructure
Edward Farrell
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21/05/2026 1:15 pm
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