Peter Corcoran
About Peter Corcoran
Peter Corcoran is a Director of Cyber at KPMG Australia, with over 30 years of experience in Defence, Federal Government, and the Private sector. He has held various roles at the Department of Defence, focusing on ICT and cyber security, and advocates for the use of emerging technologies to enhance government services.
Work at KPMG Australia
Peter Corcoran has been serving as the Director of Cyber at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing solutions to business problems through management consulting. His expertise in cyber security and ICT enables him to provide valuable insights and strategies to clients, particularly within the Federal Government and Defence sectors.
Previous Roles at the Department of Defence
Peter Corcoran held multiple positions at the Department of Defence in Australia over a span of more than two decades. His roles included Assistant Secretary Reform and Portfolio Coordination, Assistant Secretary ICT Architecture, Assistant Secretary Applications Development, and Assistant Secretary Technical Integration, among others. His extensive experience in these positions has equipped him with a deep understanding of Defence operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Peter Corcoran has a solid educational background in management and computer science. He studied at AGSM @ UNSW Business School, completing the Senior Manager Development Program. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from RMIT University and a Graduate Certificate in Management from the University of South Australia. His educational qualifications complement his over 30 years of experience in Defence, Federal Government, and the Private sector.
Focus on Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies
Peter Corcoran is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain and 5G to enhance government services and capabilities. He advocates for a cyber-secure by design approach, emphasizing the importance of security in the increasingly contested cyberspace. He believes that significant investments in Australian sovereign cloud services are crucial for effective government service delivery.
Current Role at the Royal Australian Air Force
In addition to his role at KPMG, Peter Corcoran has been serving as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force since 2018. This position allows him to apply his extensive knowledge of ICT and cyber security within a military context, further contributing to his experience in both government and defence sectors.