Lianne Potter has quickly become an award-winning cyber anthropologist whose affinity for AI implementation in cyber security makes her an invaluable voice on digital safety. With experience spanning retail, healthcare, finance, private, and non-profit sectors, and several features in notable publications such as The Times, Recounter, Security Magazine, Computing.com, The Yorkshire Post, and IT Pro, she’s distinguished herself as well-versed expert. Whether she’s recounting her prior role as the Head of SecOps for Europe’s largest greenfield technology transformation project, or highlighting her inclusion in “EmTech: Anthropology Careers at the Frontier”, Lianne is never short of insights to share.
Initially gaining momentum as the woman responsible for curating an exemplary security team from the ground up for a modern retail organisation, Lianne would go on to inject her expertise into many projects. This would see her consistently assisting various entities with their strategic and technical approaches; with her input, businesses could evolve their security options, SecOps departments, and transformational capabilities. Soon enough, Lianne had plenty of industries seeking out her guidance, thusly kickstarting her career as an international keynote speaker.
Fast forward to the present day, Lianne is now a multi-award-winning security expert whose keynote speeches cover everything any organisation could ever need to know about the age of digital evolution. Leveraging her status as Cybersecurity Personality of the Year 2023, Security Woman of the Year 2023, 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity, and many more prestigious accolades, she explores the intersection of AI and digital security in a way that never fails to captivate her audiences. Partnered with her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in tech, Lianne has managed to transform keynote speaking into a tool to empower organisations of all shapes and sizes.
Lianne Potter is often regarded as one of the strongest AI and cyber security speakers out there. Few manage to hold a candle to the sheer amount of hands-on experience she’s accumulated over the years; whether she’s helping to establish new security measures or evolve their existing ones, she does so with unrivalled precision. This talent transfers over to Lianne’s keynote presentations, and will no doubt continue to do so as she ventures deeper into the world of AI and Data Science. Hire her via Champions Speakers today and get a glimpse into the future of AI and cyber security.
Lianne Potter's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Cybersecurity & Technology
- Cybersecurity Strategy & Awareness
- Cybersecurity Leadership
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- Behavioral Science in Cybersecurity
- DevSecOps & Security by Design
- Cloud Security & Cloud App Security
- Information Security, IT Security & Application Security
- Threat Modeling & Threat Intelligence
- Social Engineering & Phishing Attacks
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- AI Safety & Ethical AI
- Ethics in Tech, Software, and Data Science
- The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity
- Anthropology & Philosophy
- Practicing Anthropology in Tech
- Organisational Philosophy & Leadership
- Philosophy in Technology
- Culture & Collaboration
- Culture & Collaboration in Teams
- People & Culture in Tech
Official Feedback from In-Person & Online Events
Official Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I had the pleasure of Lianne speaking at our recent Applied AI event. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, but she also had the perfect balance of thought-provoking content and lighthearted delivery. I'd have her speak again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend her for any event where you want your audience to be both entertained and enlightened!" - Oliver, Parallax
"We had Lianne as a keynote speaker for the Leeds Cyber Security Conference and she did not disappoint. Lianne is professional and knowledgeable and this all comes through with her talks, along with her style that gives a great sense of personality, means they are very engaging. I would not hesitate in having Lianne speak again or recommending." - Lee, YoeCyberSec
"Lianne was one of my most insightful and engaging guests. A refreshing change to usual security leadership discussions! Highly recommend it if you are looking for a guest for your show! FIVE STARS!" - Simon, InfoSec Live
"Lianne joined me for a discussion on the role of AI in cyber security, with a focus on machine learning and AI-powered applications. We had a very insightful discussion, with Lianne making many incredible contributions. She was an excellent speaker and I look forward to working with her again in the future!" - Olivia, CS HUB
"Lianne is a natural. I experienced first-hand her effortless passion, intelligence and infectious energy that made this episode such a pleasure to record. I was blown away by her ability to articulate points that others would struggle to effectively get across and we had such fun. We spoke at length on various aspects of human cyber risk as well as her experience in the industry. Testament to this is the reception we've had since the episode was released (hours ago), which has been fantastic. Lianne, thank you! If you're looking for your next speaker, podcast guest, co-host, or star of the show - look no further. You've found her." - Ben, Cybsafe
"I would highly recommend Lianne Potter for your next event. We host a lot of top quality speakers at our annual Scot-Secure Summit, but Lianne really stood out. It’s always very useful to have presenters that bring fresh perspectives and draw-upon insights from other fields, and delegates found Lianne’s learnings from anthropology provided some really practical takeaways on engagement and user-centric security. Furthermore, she was a pleasure to work with and highly supportive of the event and the wider promotional activities." - Pete, DIGIT
"Having worked with Lianne on numerous events now, in both physical and virtual formats, I can't recommend Lianne enough! You can really tell Lianne knows her topics well, and that shows from the amount of preparation that goes into every event. From providing show notes to delivering a seamless talk, she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish." - Josh, Glean
- 2024 - Won Best Podcast of The Year at The Real Cyber Awards for "Compromising Positions".
- 2024 - Named Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber by IT Security Guru.
- 2024 - Nominated for Emerging Tech Champion of the Year by Women in Tech Excellence Awards.
- 2024 - Shortlisted for Security Woman of the Year at Computing Security Excellence Awards.
- 2024 - Nominated for Contribution to Industry at the Women in Security Awards.
- 2023 - Won Cyber Personality of the Year at The Real Cyber Awards.
- 2023 - Recognised in the Tech Women Celebration 50 by Computing Magazine.
- 2023 - Launched the Compromising Positions podcast, focusing on human-centric cyber security.
- 2021 - Won Security Leader of the Year at Women in Tech Excellence Awards.
- 2021 - Won Security Specialist of the Year at Computing.co.uk.
How to hire Lianne Potter
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