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Transform cyber resilience with Lisa Forte, speaker and cybersecurity expert. Lisa works with organisations to strengthen crisis management and combat social engineering, delivering award-winning insights as the No.1 Top 100 Women in Tech and founder of Red Goat Cyber Security.
Lisa Forte is a founding partner at Red Goat Cyber Security and a global keynote speaker renowned for her expertise in cyber crisis management. With a career that began in combating piracy off the coast of Somalia and progressed through roles in UK Counter Terrorism Intelligence and the UK Police Cyber Crime Units, Lisa has developed a profound understanding of the cyber landscape. As the co-founder of Red Goat Cyber Security, she focuses on running cyber crisis simulations and enhancing operational resilience for organisations facing cyber threats. Her commitment to the “tech for good” philosophy is evident in her support for smaller charities, ensuring they remain secure in an increasingly digital world.
Lisa's influence extends beyond her company; she co-founded Cyber Volunteers 19 during the pandemic, mobilising nearly 3,000 volunteers to provide pro bono assistance to hospitals across Europe. Lisa's contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed. She has been named No.1 on the Top 100 Women in Tech Awards and serves on various advisory boards, including the Cyber Sat Summary. Her insights are frequently sought after, leading to appearances on BBC News and in national publications, where she discusses pressing issues such as ransomware, insider threats, and social engineering.
In addition to her professional achievements, Lisa is an accomplished high-altitude climber, exploring some of the world's most remote peaks. Her presentations are characterised by engaging storytelling and real-life experiences, making complex topics accessible and relatable. With a passion for fostering a positive culture in the tech industry, she also co-founded Respect in Security, which aims to address hate and harassment within the sector. Lisa Forte's extensive knowledge and dynamic approach make her a compelling voice in cybersecurity.
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To book Lisa Forte, email lisa.forte@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Lisa's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Lisa Forte draws on real-life experience from roles in UK Counter Terrorism Intelligence and cyber crisis simulation work to translate complex cybersecurity topics into accessible narratives for general audiences.
Lisa Forte specialises in cyber crisis management, operational resilience, and social engineering, ransomware and insider threats, drawing also on her work in counter-terrorism intelligence and the founding of Respect in Security. She was ranked No.1 on the Top 100 Women in Tech Awards and co-founded Red Goat Cyber Security, where she runs cyber crisis simulations for organisations facing cyber threats.
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