Episode 3 - Why security consultancy founder Kat McCrabb started with the hard stuff

Kat McCrabb founded Flame Tree Cyber in 2023 to serve Australia’s most demanding cybersecurity and compliance clients, including government agencies, critical infrastructure, and educational institutions. With over 15 years of experience—including roles in federal cybersecurity and as CISO for Brisbane Catholic Education—McCrabb set out to build a people-first company that could navigate complex legislative changes like the Privacy Act, Cyber Security Act, and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act. She views these shifts not as obstacles but as opportunities for organisations to take a holistic approach to compliance and uplift their cyber maturity.

Flame Tree Cyber’s strength lies in its ability to combine deep technical expertise with a flexible, collaborative approach. McCrabb’s firsthand experience in leadership roles gives her unique insight into the needs of CISOs, allowing her team to work as true partners in solving security challenges. Despite being a young company, Flame Tree Cyber is already proving its value by helping high-pressure clients adapt to rapid change and prepare for an uncertain future.

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