Speaking & Workshops
Sean P. Conroy delivers practical cybersecurity insights for business leaders who need to understand their role in protecting their organizations. No technical jargon—just clear, actionable guidance for CEOs and executives.
Sean's Core Message
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It's a strategic business risk, right alongside finance, legal, and compliance. You don't need to become a cybersecurity expert, but you do need to lead.”
Popular Speaking Topics
Why Cybersecurity Is Now a CEO Problem
How cyber threats have evolved from IT issues to strategic business risks that land directly on the CEO's desk.
Humans Are the Weakest Link
Why people, not technology, are your biggest cybersecurity risk—and how to build a culture where your team becomes your greatest defense.
Cybersecurity on a Budget
How to significantly reduce cybersecurity risk without breaking the bank. Focus on high-ROI investments for small and midsize businesses.
5 Questions Every CEO Should Ask Their IT Team
Critical questions that surface blind spots, build accountability, and help CEOs lead cybersecurity without becoming technical experts.
The 90-Day Cybersecurity Sprint
A practical roadmap to make your business meaningfully more secure in 90 days. From reactive to proactive cybersecurity leadership.
What Hackers Want from Your Business
Understanding the economics of cybercrime and why small businesses are increasingly attractive targets for organized criminal groups.
Ideal for These Audiences
CEO/Executive Groups
C-suite forums, leadership retreats, executive education programs
Industry Conferences
Finance, healthcare, legal, SaaS, and professional services events
Board of Directors
Board retreats, governance training, risk management sessions
SMB Organizations
Chambers of commerce, business associations, peer learning groups
What Makes Sean's Approach Different
Business-Focused, Not Technical
Sean speaks the language of business leaders. No technical jargon or complex acronyms— just clear explanations of what cybersecurity means for your organization's growth and resilience.
Real-World Experience
20+ years of hands-on experience helping organizations prevent breaches, recover from attacks, and build practical security programs that actually work.
SMB-Specific Insights
Unlike speakers who focus on enterprise solutions, Sean understands the unique challenges of small and midsize businesses with limited resources and lean teams.
Immediately Actionable
Every presentation includes practical next steps, checklists, and frameworks that attendees can implement immediately—not someday.
About Sean as a Speaker
Speaking Style
- • Conversational and engaging, not academic
- • Heavy use of real-world examples and case studies
- • Interactive Q&A and audience participation
- • Clear takeaways and actionable next steps
- • Customizable content for specific industries or audiences
Experience
- • Author of “Cybersecurity for CEOs”
- • Founder of Inventive HQ
- • 20+ years in cybersecurity and technology leadership
- • Virtual CISO for multiple organizations
- • Frequent consultant on cybersecurity for SMBs
Speaking Formats
Keynote Presentation
- • Opening or closing keynote
- • High-level strategic insights
- • Engaging storytelling format
- • Q&A session included
- • Virtual or in-person
Perfect for conferences, leadership events, and large audience settings.
Interactive Workshop
- • Hands-on exercises and tools
- • Small group discussions
- • Customizable content
- • Take-home resources
- • Follow-up materials
Ideal for executive teams, board retreats, and intensive learning sessions.
Executive Briefing
- • Focused, high-impact presentation
- • Designed for busy executives
- • Specific problem-solving focus
- • Limited to 20-30 attendees
- • Extended Q&A discussion
Great for C-suite groups, board presentations, and leadership forums.
Book Sean to Speak
Ready to give your audience practical cybersecurity insights they can use immediately? Sean customizes every presentation to your audience and industry.
Available for virtual and in-person events
In-person engagements available in Southern California and adjacent areas
Keynotes • Workshops • Executive briefings • Board presentations