CISO leadership

CISO & cyber leadership keynote speaker

Cybersecurity as a business advantage: how leaders turn risk into resilience and secure growth.

What the talk covers

Ideal for

Speakers

Who this keynote is for

Boards, executive teams, CISOs, IT leaders and leadership summits that need to treat cybersecurity as a business topic: budget, risk, resilience and culture.

The content is tuned to the audience: for general staff, the CISO leadership keynote uses everyday examples and plain language; for managers and specialists, it goes deeper into real cases, numbers and business decisions.

Every session ends with practical takeaways: a short list of habits, questions to ask suppliers or decisions to bring to the next leadership meeting, so the audience leaves with something they can apply the following Monday.

Format and length

The most common format is a 45–60 minute keynote followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. We also offer 20–30 minute opening keynotes, moderated panels, hands-on workshops of up to 3 hours and virtual sessions for remote teams.

Speakers present in person in Europe, the US and Brazil, or virtually anywhere. Sessions are delivered in English and Portuguese, with Spanish also available.

Example events

A tech conference that wants a main-stage CISO leadership keynote; a company kick-off that opens with a talk on digital risk; a legal or compliance summit adding a security session; a university hosting a guest lecture; an innovation or startup weekend looking for a speaker who connects security, AI and investment.

How booking works

1. Send a brief with date, location, audience, topic and format. 2. Within 48 hours you receive 2–3 curated speakers with profile, video and availability. 3. Once you choose, we handle the contract, logistics and a prep call between the speaker and your team to align the message.

Why book through CyberSpeakers

We focus only on cybersecurity and technology, so we know each speaker's work and which audiences they suit best. Every speaker has hands-on experience in the field, not just on stage. You deal with one contact from brief to event day, get clear proposals and pay nothing to receive the shortlist. If none of the names fit, we look for new CISO leadership options at no extra cost.

FAQ

Who is the speaker?

Halan Borges, CEO of CyberME, CISO and vCISO with 30+ years of experience.

How far in advance should I book?

Ideally 4–8 weeks before the event. Short-notice requests are possible depending on speaker availability.

Can the keynote be virtual?

Yes. All speakers deliver live virtual sessions with audience Q&A.

Can the content be customised?

Yes. Share your industry, audience and goals in the brief, and the CISO leadership keynote is adapted with examples from your sector.