Cythera Cyber Security

Our team

Get to know the team at Cythera. Our leadership has decades of real-world experience delivering cybersecurity outcomes across managed services, enterprise architecture, incident response, and strategic advisory.

We've built and led security programs for some of the region’s most demanding environments—always with a focus on execution, not just advice.

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Leadership team

Leadership

Whether it’s navigating a crisis or building long-term resilience, we bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach grounded in deep technical expertise and business understanding.
Eugene Gibney
CEO
Eugene is a cybersecurity leader known for scaling high-performing teams and delivering trusted, outcome-driven solutions to enterprise & government clients across New Zealand and Australia.
Euan Prentice
Executive Director
As co-founder of Cythera, he has helped build a team of great people - many of whom he has shared long term personal relationships with - to deliver industry leading cyber security services
Tim Sank
Chief Revenue Officer
As Chief Revenue Officer at Cythera, Tim is all about partnerships that make a difference. With a sharp focus on customer success and a reputation for straight-talking, high-impact delivery, he’s spent over two decades helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving world of IT and cyber security.
Matt Lowth
Chief Delivery Officer
Matt is an executive and thought leader in the technology and digital space with more than 20+ years’ experience solving business problems and improving customer experience through technology.
Mark Terrill
Chief Information Security Officer
Mark Terrill is dedicated to delivering effective technology solutions tailored to clients’ needs, drawing on extensive experience with application-centric projects for enterprise clients in Australia and internationally.
Mitch Bottomley
Head of Sales (Australia)
As Head of Sales (Australia) at Cythera, Mitch leads our Australian business development team and manages some of our most valued client partnerships across Victoria and beyond.
Ben Cuthbert
Managed Services Solution Director
Ben has been responsible for building Cythera's Security Operations Centre and it's technology go-to-market of cutting-edge managed cybersecurity solutions
Chris Bolan
Head of Product
Chris has established a reputation as a pioneer in the Australian cybersecurity industry. He has held senior cyber leadership roles in major organisations such as Bunnings and St John of God Healthcare and was instrumental in creating Western Australia’s first commercial Security Operations Centre.
David Mulford
Head of Managed Services
David brings over 15 years of experience in the IT infrastructure, security, and consulting sectors, with roles across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
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Our expertise

We provide practical cybersecurity support across strategy, architecture, operations, and compliance. From advising on board-level risks to working alongside your teams or managing active incidents, our experts offer clear, actionable guidance based on real-world threats and proven solutions.
Xavier Petit
Strategic Client Manager
Xavier brings a consultative approach to cybersecurity, working closely with clients to understand their priorities, navigate an increasingly complex security landscape and connect them with the right people, technology and services to achieve practical outcomes.
Elliot Dellys
Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
Elliot has led major security accreditation and certification programs across Critical Infrastructure, Defence, Motorsport and Government, and previously headed a global cybersecurity firm's Strategic Consulting practice across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Steven Kintakas
Practice Lead - Achitecture
Steven brings over 22 years of cyber security experience across finance, energy, resources, government and telecommunications, helping ASX listed companies and Australia's largest organisations manage risk through a business driven, outcome based approach.
Tyson Anderson
Security Operations Centre Team Lead
As a SOC Team Lead, Tyson oversees and supports the delivery of Cythera’s managed security services to customers.
Daniel Hood
Practice Lead - Security Engineering
Daniel brings deep security architecture and CISO experience across Government, Critical Infrastructure and Financial Services, having led strategy, risk and compliance outcomes for organisations transacting billions of dollars annually.
Barry Grek
Director (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Barry is a GRC specialist with 20+ years in the industry. Having worked across both commercial and government organisations he provides sound, customer focused, actionable security advice and guidance.
Ben Smith
Head of Strategy - Security Architecture & Engineering
Ben is an experienced, cross-discipline IT consultant who has performed many individual contributor and leadership roles within consultancies, system integrators, telecommunication providers and financial services organisations.
Matthew Wilton
Practice Lead - Consulting
Matthew is a proficient and accomplished leader with more than 18 years of experience spanning various domains, including Cyber Security, Project Management, Architecture, and team management.
Bill Robinson
Senior Security Consultant - GRC
Bill brings over 26 years of cyber security experience across Enterprise, Government and Critical Infrastructure, working at both board and technical level to help organisations recover from and build resilience against cyber attacks.
Robin
Network & Security Engineer
Robin brings a detail-oriented, results-driven approach to every engagement. Known for his friendly nature, “can-do” attitude, and enthusiasm for new challenges, he’s delivered multiple security projects across industries including law, automotive, construction, technology, non-profit, and education.
Garry
Network & Security Engineer
Garry is involved in planning, maintaining, and deploying solutions using the CATO platform as well as other SASE technologies.
Joh McPhee
Regional Sales Manager
With over 25 years of experience in the IT sector - spanning leading Telcos, global technology vendors, and the last five years with Cythera as a pure-play security organisation - Joh brings a truly diverse industry background
Awards & Certifications

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