Lisa Forte – Social Engineering and Cyber Security Expert

Cybersecurity Expert, Social Engineering Specialist & Leading Speaker on Human Risk, Security Culture and Organisational Resilience

Speaker Overview

Lisa Forte is an internationally recognised cybersecurity expert, keynote speaker, and specialist in social engineering, human risk, and organisational resilience.

With a background advising organisations on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and crisis response, Lisa has become one of the most respected voices helping businesses understand the human side of cyber threats.

Her work focuses on the reality that most successful cyberattacks do not begin with technology. They begin with people.

Drawing on real-world case studies and frontline experience, Lisa helps organisations understand how cybercriminals exploit trust, behaviour, and human psychology to gain access to systems, information, and critical infrastructure.

Her keynotes provide practical insights into cybersecurity culture, organisational resilience, and the steps leaders can take to reduce risk in an increasingly complex digital environment.

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Popular Speaking Topics

The Human Side of Cybersecurity

Explore why people remain one of the biggest opportunities and challenges in organisational security.

Social Engineering and the Art of Manipulation

Understand how cybercriminals exploit human behaviour, trust, and psychology to gain access to valuable information and systems.

Building a Strong Security Culture

Learn how organisations can move beyond awareness programmes and create cultures where security becomes everyone’s responsibility.

Cyber Resilience in an Uncertain World

Discover how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents more effectively.

Leadership in a Digital Risk Environment

Examine the role leaders play in strengthening organisational resilience and reducing cyber risk.

Lessons from Real-World Cyber Incidents

Gain practical insights from major cyberattacks and understand what organisations can learn from them.

Why Book Lisa Forte for Your Event?

Lisa Forte brings a rare combination of technical expertise, practical business insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with audiences across every sector.

Her experience advising organisations on cybersecurity and resilience enables her to translate complex security challenges into clear and actionable lessons for business leaders.

Audiences value her ability to explain cyber threats without relying on technical jargon, making her content accessible to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Rather than focusing solely on technology, Lisa helps organisations understand the human behaviours, cultural factors, and leadership decisions that often determine whether cyber incidents succeed or fail.

She is particularly effective for leadership conferences, cybersecurity events, risk forums, and organisational resilience programmes where practical takeaways are essential.

Audiences Leave With:

• A clearer understanding of human risk in cybersecurity.
• Insights into social engineering and cybercriminal tactics.
• Practical approaches to building stronger security cultures.
• Greater awareness of organisational resilience.
• Actionable lessons for reducing cyber risk.

Speaking Style

Energetic, engaging, and highly practical.

Lisa combines real-world examples, expert knowledge, and relatable storytelling to make cybersecurity accessible, relevant, and memorable for audiences at every level.

Ideal Audiences

• Senior Leadership Teams.
• Technology and Cybersecurity Audiences.
• Risk and Compliance Professionals.
• Financial Services Organisations.
• Government and Public Sector Organisations.
• Corporate Conferences and Events.
• Operational Resilience Programmes.
• Client Conferences and Executive Forums.

Key Takeaway

Lisa Forte helps organisations understand that cybersecurity is ultimately about people as much as technology.

Her insights into human behaviour, social engineering, and organisational resilience provide leaders with practical strategies for reducing risk and strengthening security culture.

Book Lisa Forte For Your Event

Lisa Forte is one of the UK’s leading speakers on cybersecurity, social engineering, human risk, and organisational resilience.

Drawing on extensive experience advising organisations on security strategy and incident preparedness, she provides valuable insight into the challenges facing leaders in today’s digital world.

Her keynotes combine expert knowledge, practical advice, and compelling real-world examples that help organisations better understand and manage cyber risk.

Whether speaking to leadership teams, specialist cyber audiences, or large conference delegates, Lisa delivers engaging content that strengthens awareness, improves resilience, and inspires action.

Contact us today to check availability and learn how Lisa Forte can help your organisation build a stronger security culture and prepare for the challenges of an increasingly connected world.