Sincero Risk
Principal
Sebastian Scandura
Clearance
Available on Request
Location
Canberra, Australia
Sincero Risk represents over two decades across Industry and Defence and National Security Ecosystems. Helping organisations and clients across risk, business growth, and procurement.
Sebastian Scandura is the principal of Sincero Risk, a boutique solo practice dedicated to high-stakes strategic growth and risk mitigation for SMEs. With over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of Industry and Defence and National Security, Sebastian brings a unique perspective to the modern risk landscape.
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His career has been defined by a deep understanding of the 'buy-and-sell-side' dynamics within the Australian Defence, National Intelligence, and Industry sectors. Sebastian has spent his career bridging the gap between technical complexity and executive strategy, ensuring that risk is not just managed, but anticipated.
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For the past year, Sebastian has been focused on the critical consultation work surrounding the Cyber Security Act 2024, Smart Device Security and Assurance, providing the independent voice that SMEs need to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Sincero Risk exists to provide that independent voice.
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Sebastian believes that most organisations don't need another framework or more junior consultant. They need a pragmatic, senior, independent voice who has been inside the problems on both sides. This is the foundation of Sincero Risk.
"The person you meet is the person who does the work."
Our Values - What We Stand For
Three values anchor the practice. They were earned across decades of senior work, on the engagements that ran well and the ones that did not. Each is held by the founder personally, and together they define what the practice does and what it does not.
Stewardship
Bench-swap and junior delegation are not on offer. Two decades of senior practice, held personally on every engagement. The work is owned by the founder, not handed to a bench.
Vigilance
Risk does not wait for a calendar. The environment is watched continuously, not just at quarterly checkpoints. Material change is signalled immediately, not deferred to the next board paper.
Candour
Risk theatre is refused, even when the room would prefer it. Reports written without wax. The uncomfortable finding is named, not softened for the audience that needs to hear it.
Chronology
Career Timeline
Current
Sincero Risk
Principal Consultant
SME Strategic Growth & Risk Mitigation
Recent
Organisational Risk and Cyber Security
Senior Risk Advisory - Big4 and SME Consulting Firms
Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Growth, GRC
Prior
Secure ICT Systems
Procurement and Deployment of Systems of National Significance
Project and Program Management and Procurement
Prior
Australian Intelligence
Intelligence Production Lead
Operational Risk Intelligence
Prior
Airborne Operations
C4ISR and Electronic Warfare Specialist
Supply Chain Resilience
Earlier
Defence Intelligence
Senior Analyst
Strategic Threat Assessment
Media Kit
The Principal
Sebastian Scandura is a senior risk advisor with over two decades of experience across Industry and Defence and National Security ecosystems. He founded Sincero Risk to provide a cleared, independent voice for SMEs navigating complex regulatory landscapes. His approach is rooted in strategic growth, risk mitigation, and procurement - ensuring that every decision is informed by a deep understanding of the operational reality.
Experience
25 Years in Australian Intelligence & Defence
Location
Canberra, Australia
Expertise
Strategic Growth & Risk Mitigation
Clearance
On Request