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Payal Shah is a cybersecurity growth leader redefining how organizations approach security—shifting it from a technical obligation to a human-centric driver of trust, resilience, and business growth.
As Director of Collaboration & Growth at Cyber Forte, she leads strategic partnerships and market expansion across ANZ, translating complex frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight, and SOCI into clear, business-aligned outcomes.
In 2025, her leadership contributed to Cyber Forte being recognized as a Finalist in the Government Sector (iTnews & Techpartners). She was also named a Finalist for Female Cyber Leader of the Year – Cyber Services (Cyber Daily) and a Women of the Year Finalist 2025 (City of Kingston Council).
Beyond commercial outcomes, she is committed to advancing digital inclusion and industry capability—supporting First Nations communities and mentoring emerging cybersecurity talent.
LinkedIn Profile : Payal Shah – Director, Collaboration & Growth

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