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Cybersecurity strategist & speaker

Brett Williams

Strengthen cybersecurity leadership with Brett Williams, speaker and cybersecurity strategist. Brett works with boards and C-suite executives to simplify complex threats, enhance defense protocols, and develop actionable security frameworks, leveraging expertise from U.S. Cyber Command and IronNet Cybersecurity.

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Brett Williams

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Charlotte, United States

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Brett Williams's biography

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  • Co-founder of IronNet Cybersecurity
  • Former Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command
  • Renowned speaker on cybersecurity for executives
Major General (Retired) Brett T. Williams is a renowned speaker known for simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts for board members and C-suite executives. With over 33 years in the U.S. Air Force and a background as a fighter pilot, Brett offers a unique perspective on cybersecurity. After retiring from the military, Brett co-founded IronNet Cybersecurity, a company that went public in 2021. His last military role was as Director of Operations at U.S. Cyber Command, where he oversaw the defense and operations of Department of Defense networks and planned offensive actions to support national security. Brett's expertise and engaging presentation style have earned praise from numerous organizations. Attendees commend his ability to communicate the depth of cybersecurity challenges facing modern businesses and the necessary actions to address them. His presentations consistently receive high ratings and provide participants with actionable steps to implement immediately.

Topics, sessions and talks

Cyberwar: Is America Ready?
Brett Williams discusses the current cyber threat landscape, highlighting attacks from various nation-state actors and their implications for both business professionals and private citizens. He addresses national challenges in combating these threats and offers insights on how business leaders and technical professionals can collaborate more effectively. Attendees will learn about the evolving cyber threats and strategies for improved cooperation to counteract them.
Cybersecurity: An Executive Approach To A Technical Challenge
Brett Williams’ keynote bridges the gap between senior executives and technical cybersecurity teams. As an expert in translating complex technical issues into business language, Brett empowers his audience to ask tough questions to their CIO and CISO and understand the answers. Each customized keynote covers the current threat environment, breach costs, an executive primer on cyber defense techniques, and tips for identifying key elements of a strong cyber defense program. Attendees will leave with actionable steps they can implement immediately.

Why we recommend booking Major

Brett brings a unique blend of military precision and cybersecurity expertise to demystify complex cyber challenges for business leaders and executives. His engaging presentations not only elevate your cyber IQ but also equip you with actionable strategies to fortify your defenses against evolving threats. Booking Brett means investing in the resilience and security of your organization in the face of cyber warfare.

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Testimonials

Major Williams was AWESOME! Not only professionally, but personally as well. We had so many great comments from our attendees regarding his presentation and he made a lasting impression on our leadership.

General Brett T. Williams exceeded our expectations as the keynote speaker of AccessIT Group's 12th Annual Cyber Security Symposium. Not only was his address very engaging and full of rich information, but General Williams was also very personable and easily related to the senior managers and CISOs that attended the event. Our team really enjoyed the ease of working with him and would hire him to speak again at other events.

Brett has a very clear understanding of the issues around cybersecurity. Excellent presentation and information. Very useful. I appreciate Brett's energy and depth of background.

Director, Fortune 100 Farm Cooperative

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What topics does Brett Williams specialise in?
Brett Williams specialises in discussing cybersecurity, military operations, leadership and more.
What is Brett Williams's speaking style like?
Brett delivers engaging, informative presentations with energy and clarity. He connects well with audiences, simplifies complex topics, and leaves a lasting, positive impression on both leaders and professionals.
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