Security Talks People Actually Remember

Conference speaker • LinkedIn Learning Instructor • 20+ years in banking, fintech & SaaS

Real stories from 20+ years in cybersecurity. No buzzwords. No vendor pitches. No death by PowerPoint. Just practical insights your team will actually remember.

Attendees leave with practical insights, not buzzwords.

Meet Lora Vaughn

2x CISO. 20+ years in cybersecurity. I tell real stories from the trenches. No death by PowerPoint. No vendor pitches. Just practical security insights your team will actually use.

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Speaking Topics

For Technical Audiences

• Vulnerability Management Strategy
• Incident Response Planning
• Security Metrics & Measurement
• Career Development in Cybersecurity

For Business Leaders

• Cybersecurity for Small Business
• Startup Security: Getting It Right from Day One
• Nonprofit Cybersecurity on a Budget
• Practical Risk Management for SMBs

For General Audiences

• The Spy in Your Pocket: Mobile Device Security
• Staying Safe Online: Practical Cybersecurity
• Protecting Your Digital Legacy
• Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone

Speaking Formats

Keynotes

30-60 minutes of engaging, story-driven content that audiences remember

Workshops

2-4 hour interactive sessions with practical exercises and takeaways

Panels

Expert panel discussions and moderation on security topics

Delivery

In-person, virtual, or hybrid • 25 to 2500+ attendees • Slides & recordings provided

Notable Speaking Engagements

Plan for Chaos: Why Most Incident Response Plans Fail Big

April 10, 2025

Southeast Cybersecurity Summit 2025 Keynote: Incident response plans are critical to any cybersecurity strategy, but the reality is that many of these plans aren’t enough when faced with major, high-impact incidents...

Measuring Cybersecurity Success: Crafting Metrics with NIST CSF and Beyond

October 15, 2024

Most cybersecurity leaders understand what needs to improve — this talk shows how to communicate it with data and strategy using the NIST CSF.

Unveiling the Spy in Your Pocket: How Everyday Apps Are Tracking You — and What You Can Do About It

April 17, 2024

Lora Vaughn explores how common apps collect and exploit personal data — and shares practical tips to protect your privacy.

A Bug (Bounty) Story

April 2022

Presentation at 2022 Southeast Cybersecurity Summit about building effective bug bounty programs.

A Guide to Cybersecurity Careers

January 25, 2022

Transitioning from cybersecurity student to professional doesn’t have to be daunting.

Empathy: Your Career Superpower

April 27, 2021

2021 Cyber Now Summit Keynote. How empathy can transform your career.

A CISO's Guide to Cybersecurity Careers

November 11, 2020

WiCyS 2020 session on professional growth and opportunities in cybersecurity.

Flip This House: Overhauling a Cyber Program and Culture with NIST CSF

September 2, 2020

Cyber Now Summit 2020 keynote on transformation using NIST CSF.

Simmons Bank on Security Best Practices

August 31, 2019

Lora Vaughn discusses simple steps to protect your digital life. KATV Little Rock.

You Can't Boil the Ocean: Building a Risk-Based Vulnerability Program

April 11, 2018

Presentation at 2018 Alabama Cyber Now Conference.

Keepin' It Real: Identifying 'Real Risk' with Threat-Centric VM

September 13, 2017

Rapid7 UNITED2017 session on prioritizing vulnerabilities that matter.

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