Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence Awareness

My name is Abelardo “Sonny” Gomez, and I am a proud member of the Southern Mitchell Rotary Club. After retiring from Nestlé Australia following 41 years of service, I have become increasingly concerned about the growing number of cybersecurity scams affecting our community, particularly our senior citizens. In December 2025, I completed a Postgraduate Degree in Cybersecurity (pathway to a master’s degree) at RMIT University. Presently, I am pursuing a Master of Artificial Intelligence at La Trobe University. Through my studies in Governance and Management of Cybersecurity and AI, I developed a community-focused presentation aimed at raising awareness and encouraging safer online behaviour. My mission is not to alarm people with technical threats, but rather to promote practical, easy-to-understand cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence risk that help protect individuals, especially seniors from scams and digital fraud. I would be honoured to deliver this presentation to your club or community group. The session runs for approximately one hour, but I have condensed it down to around 20 minutes for this presentation. It is designed to be informative, engaging, and accessible for all audiences.