We understand the importance of keeping the lights on for our customers across South Australia with our Cyber Security team's recent awards highlighting our ongoing commitment to protecting your power supply.

Top 50 Worldwide

The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of top organisations and teams worldwide. 

We are proud to be the only Australian company to make it into the top 50, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the world's largest corporations. This award is particularly meaningful as it is voted on by our peers and the broader community, reflecting the value and recognition of our work.

Our Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience, Nathan Morelli, expressed his gratitude, "Knowing that our work is valued and recognised in our community is a testament to our team's dedication to excellence”.

The voting criteria for the award included:

• Making a significant impact on their own organisation or within the broader industry.
• Contributing to their professional community through thought leadership.
• Driving innovation.
• Demonstrating exceptional leadership.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted for us.

Women in Cyber Security Award

Cyber Security Analyst Eve Black's passion and perseverance for cyber has seen them win a prestigious award at the Australian Women in Security Awards.

The Australian Women in Security Awards recognise and celebrate the accomplishments of women and non-binary individuals in the IT and cyber security sectors.

Eve said they were extremely thankful for the award, adding: ”This award means a lot to me, as my efforts and hard work have been recognised by my peers and community. It has given me a fantastic confidence boost.”

Best Collaborator Award

Cyber Security Specialist Nikil Kathiravan has won the Best Collaborator Award at the global 2024 SOC Analyst Appreciation Day Awards.

The SOC Analyst Appreciation Day Awards were set up to recognise security operations centre (SOC) analysts as the unsung heroes of their organisation. 

Nikil said: “Winning the Best Collaborator Award feels incredible. It’s a moment of immense pride and gratitude. It’s also motivating knowing that our hard work and dedication have been acknowledged, and it inspires me to continue fostering that collaborative spirit in future projects.”

Head of Cyber Security’s leadership recognised

Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience Nathan Morelli’s leadership has been recognised at two prestigious industry awards – the CSO30 Australia Awards and the iTnews Benchmark Awards, Security.

The inaugural iTnews Benchmark Awards, Security, were held in Sydney on Wednesday 16 October, with Nathan receiving Highly Commended in the Energy category. The awards recognise leadership in cyber security by awarding leadership in both their security teams and in driving effective cyber programs across their business. 

The CSO30 Australia Awards were held in Sydney on Thursday 17 October, with Nathan being recognised as a 2024 honouree. The awards celebrate the leading individuals and organisations delivering cyber security initiatives that have changed the way the business is protected. Nominees are judged on how they collaborate with and influence their stakeholders to improve cyber security and resilience within the enterprise, along with their contribution to the wider cyber security community. 

Nathan said: “It’s very humbling to be recognised by my peers in this way, especially as I was up against some stiff competition.”

Our ongoing commitment

At SA Power Networks, we're committed to maintaining our strong cyber security focus, ensuring we can continue to deliver reliable electricity to all our customers across South Australia.

Looking for a career in cyber security with one of SA’s largest companies? Keep an eye on our Current Vacancies page.