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PUBLIC SPEAKING

I enjoy sharing the lessons I have learned over my decades on the front-lines of the Internet. Having built security organizations from the ground up at three major companies, I have seen and responded to safety and security threats in every context you can imagine.

I have keynoted many safety and security conferences, on topics ranging from the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence to online safety for children to leveraging machine learning to detect fraud and abuse to promoting and developing a diverse team. I’ve also testified twice before the United States Congress, and appeared before government and academic bodies in Australia, India, China, and across Europe. 

Featured Appearances

Security Insight Summit | In conversation with Joe Sullivan

Rubrik Data Security Summit

Minorities in Cybersecurity 2024: Fireside Chat with Joe Sullivan

BlackHat Europe 2023 | Keynote Speech

RSAC 2024: The Price is WRONG – An Analysis of Security Complexity

Special White House Facebook Live Session: Bullying Prevention Conference

Topics for Public Appearances

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of speaking to audiences of all sizes, from boardrooms to conferences, sharing my experiences on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, AI, leadership, and more. My goal is always to provide practical, actionable insights that leaders can apply to their organizations. Here are some of the key topics I cover, designed to spark discussions, drive innovation, and help companies navigate the complex world of digital security.

  • Legal Aspects of Being a CISO: Compliance and Risk
  • Policy and Regulation in AI Security: Navigating Global Regulations
  • Bringing Security Products to Market: Compliance and Trust
  • AI and Cybersecurity: Securing AI Systems and Combating AI-Powered Threats
  • AI Risk Management: Addressing Real-World Security and Ethical Challenges
  • Protecting User Data in the Age of AI: Privacy Best Practices
  • Ethical AI & Cybersecurity: Navigating Ethical Concerns
  • Trust & Safety: Securing Digital Ecosystems
  • Digital Trust in AI Systems: Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness
  • Trust, Safety, and Risk in AI: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility
  • Building Relationships Between Security Teams and Company Leadership
  • CISO as a Business Leader: Bridging Technical and Executive Goals
  • Diversity in Cybersecurity: Driving Innovation Through Inclusion
  • Crisis Leadership in Cybersecurity: Managing High-Stakes Incidents

Audiences I speak to

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of speaking to audiences of all sizes, from boardrooms to conferences, sharing my experiences on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, AI, leadership, and more. My goal is always to provide practical, actionable insights that leaders can apply to their organizations. Here are some of the key topics I cover, designed to spark discussions, drive innovation, and help companies navigate the complex world of digital security.

Upcoming Appearances

Bay Area Event

Bay Area Cyber Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit

Bay Area Cyber Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit On January 25, 2025, I’ll be speaking at the Bay Area Cyber Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summit at the Fremont Downtown Event Center. This…
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Odyssey 2025: SecurityScorecard’s Flagship Conference

Odyssey 2024: Security Scorecard’s Flagship Conference I’m excited to head to Miami from February 25–27, 2025 for Odyssey 2025, SecurityScorecard’s invite-only customer conference. This event is all about tackling one…
BreachRX dinners

CISO Sanctuary Dinner Series by BreachRX

CISO Sanctuary Dinner Series | January 2024 I’m excited to partner with BreachRx for a series of special dinner events, fostering open conversations with CISO communities in Raleigh, NC, Atlanta,…