Daniel Buckton is a governance-focused business leader and cybersecurity consultant with a strong track record in strategic oversight, risk management, and practical business transformation across regional Victoria. As Founder and Managing Director of SurePath Cyber, he works with small-to-medium businesses, not-for-profits, and regulated service providers to strengthen governance and cybersecurity maturity in a way that is commercially realistic, evidence-based, and aligned to Australian standards.
Daniel brings a blend of board-level governance experience and hands-on commercial leadership. He is an active board contributor with experience across governance, risk, compliance, and finance subcommittees, and has also held committee leadership roles within the regional business community, including supporting organisational formation and governance foundations. His approach is grounded in helping boards and executives understand that cyber risk is not just an IT issue, but a business, governance, and stakeholder assurance responsibility.
Known for a practical and collaborative style, Daniel is skilled at translating complex risk and technology issues into clear decisions, roadmaps, and accountability frameworks. He works closely with executive teams, internal stakeholders, and managed service providers to drive uplift programs that are achievable, measurable, and aligned to broader organisational goals.