Bastien Treptel | Chief Innovation Officer
dop™

Bastien Treptel is a Chief Innovation Officer at dop™, bringing a unique and unconventional perspective to cybersecurity and technology innovation. office With a career that spans both sides of the digital landscape, Bastien is widely recognised for his journey from former hacker to trusted cybersecurity leader. As a teenager, he developed advanced hacking skills and gained national attention after breaching a major Australian bank, an experience that ultimately led him to pivot his expertise toward protecting organisations rather than exploiting them. Following this turning point, Bastien co-founded CTRL:Cyber, an Australian cybersecurity firm focused on helping businesses defend against increasingly sophisticated threats. Bastien is also the co-founder of Ironclad ID, an AI-driven cybersecurity solution designed to combat social engineering attacks by addressing the human element of cyber risk. Through this work, he continues to help organisations strengthen their security posture using a combination of education, technology, and behavioural insight. At dop™, Bastien plays a pivotal role in shaping innovation across the business, applying his deep technical knowledge and real-world experience to support clients in navigating complex digital threats. His work bridges the gap between emerging technology, human behaviour, and practical cyber resilience. Beyond his executive role, Bastien is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, regularly sharing insights on cybersecurity, AI, and the future of digital risk. His personal story and industry expertise position him as a compelling voice in driving awareness and action around modern cyber challenges.

Appearances:

Day 2 @ 11:40

Connecting minds, building tomorrow: the next era of secure digital capability

Kellie Barnes and Bastien Treptel take the stage to unpack what the modern school really looks like and what it now demands.

Their keynote, Connecting minds. Building tomorrow, explores a powerful shift already underway across education.Technology is no longer supporting the classroom. It is the classroom.

From AI-powered learning and real-time collaboration to cloud-connected environments, they’ll show how schools are already evolving and what that unlocks for teachers and students alike.

But with that evolution comes a new reality.Every connection becomes a potential vulnerability.

Drawing on real-world incidents across Australia, Bastien will challenge the way we think about cyber security in education, shifting the conversation from reactive protection to systems that are designed to be secure from the start.

This is more than technology.It’s about protecting communities, building trust, and rethinking responsibility in a connected world.

We’re incredibly proud to have leaders like Kellie and Bastien sharing this level of insight on stage.