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25 May 2011

Darren Kane

  • Director Corporate Security & Investigation
  • Telstra
  • http://www.telstra.com.au/cyber-safety
  • Darren is Telstra’s Officer of Internet Trust & Safety and the Director of Telstra’s Corporate Security & Investigations (CSI) Group. Telstra’s CSI group provides strategic and operational security related advice and solutions across the company. Darren also provides responses to lawfully requested information from law enforcement agencies.

    Darren sits on various boards and committees including the Federal Government’s Consultative Working Group on Cyber-Safety. As a father of four, cyber-safety is a subject in which he has developed an extremely keen interest.

    Darren’s background includes roles in the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Investments Commission.

    Darren’s other interests include a highly competitive appreciation for sport as a slightly tragic Sydney Swans supporter and a horse racing buff. He also has a passion for travel but unlike his impressive career, doesn’t go anywhere unless it’s via cyberspace.

Latest Posts

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New road rules for seniors on the information super highway

25 May 2011

Author: Darren Kane. As a kid, I can always remember Mum saying “Hold my hand, look both ways and don’t run across the road”. I find life has gone full circle and I am now the one instructing Mum: “Be careful who you are chatting with online – not everybody is who they say they are”.


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Posted in Telstra News

Scammers think you’re gullible – enjoy proving them wrong

08 Mar 2011

Author: Darren Kane.
It used to be “that if it is too good to be true, it usually is”. Nowadays with the sneaky stuff scammers can do with technology and ease of access to the connected consumer, it’s getting harder to identify what is a real service and what can be a hoax. It is more important than ever to be alert and not afraid of challenging unsolicited emails and SMSs spruiking opportunity.


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You can have all the best intentions…

08 Feb 2011

Author: Darren Kane.
Today is Safer Internet Day. To tie into this year’s theme It’s more than a game, it’s your life we’ve teamed with AFL legend Adam Goodes to get his advice on how Aussies can protect their digital reputation. You can listen to Adam and read Darren Kane’s, Telstra Officer of Internet Trust & Safety, take on the day celebrated in 50 countries here.


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