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Invite Dr. Erdal Ozkaya for cybersecurity keynotes, CISO briefings and advisory sessions
Bring a global cybersecurity leader, Strategic CISO, author of 26 books and Microsoft-recognized security expert to your conference, boardroom, university, government forum or executive leadership event.
Choose the right engagement format
Different audiences need different outcomes. This page helps event organizers, boards and executive teams request the right format from the beginning.
Keynote speaking
High-impact conference keynotes on AI governance, cyber resilience, CISO leadership, Zero Trust and the future of cybersecurity.
Board & executive briefings
Business-focused cyber risk briefings for boards, executive committees, investment teams and public-sector leaders.
Workshops & masterclasses
Interactive sessions for CISOs, security teams and leadership cohorts who need practical frameworks and decision models.
Strategic advisory
Limited advisory engagements for organizations navigating AI risk, resilience, incident readiness and security transformation.
Signature speaking and advisory topics
Dr. Ozkaya’s strongest sessions connect technical security reality with executive decision-making, board communication and measurable outcomes.
AI governance and machine identity
How CISOs can govern AI systems, agents, data exposure and automated business actions.
CISO leadership and board communication
How security leaders communicate risk, resilience and investment priorities to executives.
Cyber resilience and incident readiness
How organizations prepare for disruption, recovery, crisis communication and lessons learned.
Zero Trust and identity security
Practical Zero Trust strategy across identity, devices, data, cloud and modern AI-enabled workflows.
Threat intelligence and dark web exposure
How leaders turn threat signals into actionable risk decisions rather than fear-driven reporting.
Security culture and executive influence
How to make cybersecurity a business enabler instead of a cost center.
Why organizations invite Dr. Ozkaya
Proven executive credibility
Experience across CISO roles, global financial services, higher education, advisory boards and public-sector cybersecurity conversations.
Recognized global authority
Supported by Awards & Recognition, Microsoft MVP/Regional Director recognition, NATO-related work and global speaking history.
Practical, board-ready delivery
Sessions translate cyber risk into business decisions, priorities and action plans that leaders can use immediately.
Submit a speaking or advisory enquiry
Use the form below for keynote invitations, board briefings, workshops, executive advisory and private leadership sessions. Include as much context as possible so the request can be evaluated quickly.
Past speaking engagements include
Selected from global conferences, government forums, university keynotes, security communities and enterprise leadership events.
Organizer FAQ
What formats are available?
Typical formats include keynote speaking, executive briefings, board sessions, panel participation, workshops, masterclasses and limited advisory engagements.
Can sessions be delivered virtually?
Yes. Sessions can be delivered in person, virtually or in hybrid format depending on timing, audience and engagement goals.
Which topics are strongest for executive audiences?
AI governance, CISO leadership, cyber resilience, Zero Trust, incident response, threat intelligence and board-level cyber risk communication are the strongest executive topics.
Where can organizers verify credibility?
Start with the About page, Awards & Recognition, Books and the CISO Leadership Hub.
Ready to brief your audience or leadership team?
Submit a speaking or advisory enquiry and include the audience, date, topic and preferred format so the request can be reviewed efficiently.