Jamie Norton appointed to ISACA Board of Directors

ISACA has announced the appointment of Jamie Norton, Australian cybersecurity veteran and former CISO at the Australian Taxation Office, to its 2024–2025 Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management and governance, ISACA says Norton’s expertise will further strengthen ISACA’s mission to advance trust in technology and equip digital trust professionals for the future.

Jamie Norton, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, CIPM, currently serves as a Partner at McGrathNicol, a specialist advisory firm where he provides strategic performance and risk insights to boards and executives across various industries. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Australian Taxation Office, he led critical teams in security governance, risk, intelligence, operations, testing and forensics.

Reflecting on his appointment, Norton commented: "For me, ISACA has always been about the community of like-minded professionals that underpin digital trust in our society. 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.”

Erik Prusch, CEO of ISACA said: “I am pleased to welcome Jamie to ISACA’s Board of Directors. 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.”

In addition to his role at McGrathNicol, Norton serves on the Advisory Board at Avertro, a cybersecurity startup focused on enhancing organisational cyber resilience and AI safety. His previous leadership roles span notable organisations such as NEC, Tenable, Check Point and the World Health Organization.