Cybersecurity Speaking & Keynotes
Keynotes, conference sessions, and boardroom briefings from practitioners managing real incidents. Direct from the front line of cybersecurity.
Written by Simon Lynge, Director DFIR — ChCSP, CREST IR | Last updated: March 2026
Talks From People Who Do the Work
The best security talks are not slide decks packed with vendor statistics. They are practitioners sharing what they have seen first-hand — the mistakes organisations make, the moments that determine outcomes, and the patterns that keep repeating.
Binary Response speakers are active incident responders. The stories are real, appropriately anonymised, and the advice is directly transferable.
Speaking Topics
- The First 72 Hours — what really happens in the first three days of a ransomware incident; decisions, mistakes, and what determines recovery speed
- Negotiating with Ransomware Groups — the psychology and practicalities of adversary negotiation; what works, what doesn't, and the compliance minefield
- What the Dark Web Tells Us About Your Security — how attackers use dark web infrastructure, what organisations find when they look, and what to do about it
- The Board's Role in Cyber Crisis — what good board-level cyber governance looks like, and how boards make things better or worse during an incident
- Preparing for the Inevitable — practical IR readiness for organisations without dedicated security teams
- The Cyber Insurance Problem — what policies cover (and don't), how claims actually work, and what the industry needs to change
- Custom topics — for specific audiences, industries, or event themes
Formats
- Conference keynotes (30–60 minutes)
- Workshop sessions (2–3 hours, interactive)
- Boardroom briefings (60–90 minutes, tailored to your board)
- Media interviews and commentary (broadcast, print, podcast)
- Internal training and awareness sessions
- Industry association and ISAC briefings
Audience Experience
Our speakers have presented at SANS, Infosecurity Europe, CyberUK, regional ISAC events, financial services industry briefings, and NHS trust board meetings. We adapt tone, depth, and technical level precisely to the audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you speak at short notice?
Where diaries allow, yes. We aim to confirm speaking engagements at least four weeks in advance to allow proper preparation and customisation. For media requests and urgent boardroom briefings, we're often available within days.
Do you require specific AV or technical setup?
We work with standard conference AV. We provide our own slides and can adapt format for any presentation environment. For workshop sessions, breakout groups and small group discussion are preferred.
Can you provide case studies in your presentations?
Yes — anonymised case studies drawn from real engagements are a core part of our talks. These are always reviewed to ensure client confidentiality is maintained. We never identify clients without explicit permission.
Do you provide media commentary?
Yes — we provide on-background and on-record commentary for journalists covering cyber incidents, regulatory developments, and threat intelligence topics. Contact us for media enquiries.
Is there a speaker fee?
Yes — our speaking fees vary depending on format, audience, and travel requirements. Pro-bono engagements are considered for academic, public sector, and charitable organisations. Contact us to discuss.