Speaker - Ms Debi McCormack

Ms Debi McCormack

Programmes and Partnerships Director
The Cyber Scheme

Biography

Debi McCormack is Programmes and Partnerships Director at The Cyber Scheme, where she leads industry engagement, strategic partnerships, communications, and professional development initiatives. Drawing on a background in advertising and communications in both the UK and Australia, she works closely with industry, government, and education partners to strengthen cyber security skills, assessment, and professional standards.

Since joining The Cyber Scheme in 2021, Debi has helped expand the organisation's partnerships and visibility, supporting initiatives that develop talent pipelines and create credible pathways into cyber security careers. She is a recognised speaker on topics including the cyber skills gap, talent attraction, neurodiversity, workforce development, and professionalisation within the cyber sector.

Debi has spoken at major industry events including International Cyber Expo, the National Cyber Security Show, and techUK. She holds the Associate title with the UK Cyber Security Council and is a dual UK-Australian citizen.