Announcement:

We are pleased to announce that Martin Dybalski, Director at Parabellum, has been elected to the CREST Australasia Regional Council.

A Milestone for Parabellum and the Region

CREST is the internationally recognised body for the cyber security industry, setting the standard for professional accreditation, ethical practice, and technical excellence across penetration testing and broader security disciplines. Representation on the Regional Council is a significant responsibility, one that carries direct influence over how the industry develops, how standards are adopted, and how the profession is shaped across Australasia.
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Martin's election to the Council reflects both his standing within the industry and Parabellum's continued commitment to raising the bar for cyber security practice in this region.

A Business-Focused Voice in an Industry Setting

Martin brings a distinctive perspective to the Council. With over 15 years of commercial experience and a background spanning Fortune 500 organisations, ASX 100 companies, critical infrastructure, government agencies, and defence supply chains, his focus has always been on aligning technical security capabilities with real business outcomes.

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That business-first lens is precisely what the industry needs at a governance level. Cyber security can no longer be treated as a purely technical discipline, it is a boardroom concern, a regulatory imperative, and a strategic business risk. Having leaders who can bridge that gap between technical rigour and commercial reality strengthens the credibility and relevance of organisations like CREST in driving meaningful industry change.

What This Means Going Forward

In his role on the CREST Australasia Regional Council, Martin will support industry collaboration, the adoption of professional standards, and the continued maturation of the cyber security ecosystem across the Australasia region.
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For Parabellum's clients, this appointment is a further signal of the firm's active role in shaping the profession, not just delivering within it.
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We congratulate Martin on this appointment and look forward to the contribution Parabellum will make to the broader industry through this role.

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