Purvi Kay is the Head of Cyber Security at BAE, a world-renowned aerospace, arms and information security company. Widely regarded as one of the leading cybersecurity experts of her time, Purvi has held roles across both government and FTSE 100 defence companies. Purvi is passionate about transforming Cyber Security into a diverse sector, sharing in her renowned keynote 'Neurodiversity & Cybersecurity: A Match Made In Heaven'; Purvi aims to empower audiences to see that there is truly a place for everyone in Cybersecurity.
Early in her career, Purvi graduated from the University of Bath with a degree in Defence Engineering and Science. She then went on to lead Home Office teams as a Cyber Risk Advisor focused on the Protection of National Infrastructure. Purvi has also served as a government–industry liaison and held key roles in national defence assessment. Her combination of technical expertise and strategic foresight led her to senior leadership positions across cyber policy, risk, and regulatory domains. Purvi’s contributions have been widely recognised; she now serves on the boards as an expert advisor for the Women in Cyber Security board and the Cyber Resilience Centre for London board.
With nearly two decades of experience across the Cyber Security sectors of the UK government, Purvi’s passion has been heard across major platforms around the world, most famously delivering her TEDx talk “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security”, which highlighted the power of inclusion and cognitive diversity in strengthening digital defences. Purvi has led programs advancing neurodiversity recruitment, women’s leadership in tech, and is frequently invited to speak at major global tech events, including London Tech Week, Infosecurity Europe and the Global Cyber Forum in Riyadh.
As a speaker, Purvi combines authenticity, technical authority and real-world experience. She communicates complex cyber risk, leadership and diversity topics in an accessible way, making them relevant for business leaders, security professionals and organisations looking to future-proof their people and systems. Whether keynote, panel or workshop, she empowers audiences to adopt inclusive leadership, agile resilience and culture-first security.
Purvi Kay's Official Speaking Topics are listed below:
- Security Leadership in High-Stakes Environments
- Diversity as a Strategic Advantage
- Women in Tech: From Awareness to Action
- The Skills Gap Myth: Lack of People or Lack of Perspective?
- Neurodiversity & Cyber Security - A Match Made in Heaven
- Embedding Effective Cyber Security Measures
- Creating a More Inclusive Cyber Security Scene
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Purvi is an inspiration. She is an amazing career coach that offers a range of options to support you and she does that while working full time and being a mum to two small boys. If anyone ever asks me, can you have it all? I point them in Purvi's direction. I love Purvi's passion. She is an excellent and inspiring public speaker" - Lauren, Mindset Coach Mentor & Expert, Lauren Malone Ltd
- 2024 – Became a Chair for Women in Cyber Security
- 2023 – Appointed an Advisory Board Member for the Cyber Resilience Centre for London
- 2023 – Became Head of Cyber Security – Future Combat Aircraft Systems, BAE Systems
- 2022 – Became Head of Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance, BAE Systems
- 2022 – Delivered a TEDx Talk "How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security"
- 2021 – Became Head of Cyber Policy, Outreach & Business Operations, UK Home Office
- 2020 – Appointed Head of Governance, Engagement & Business Management, HM Revenue & Customs
- 2019 – Became a Senior Policy Advisor, Telecoms Security, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- 2018 – Became a Government Liaison for Cyber Assessments, National Cyber Security Centre
- 2017 – Appointed a Cyber Risk Advisor, Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure
- 2014 – Became a Eurofighter Communications Subsystem Desk Officer, UK Ministry of Defence
- 2010 – Defence Engineering and Science Graduate, UK Ministry of Defence
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