Critical Conversations

Bringing Clarity to Complex Security Challenges

Keirsten is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for industry conferences, executive forums, and leadership events. Her sessions cut through complexity to deliver the perspective that executive and practitioner audiences need, grounded in real-world experience, not theory.

Speaking Topics
  • OT Cybersecurity Strategy for Critical Infrastructure
  • AI Governance in Operational Environments
  • NERC CIP Readiness Assessments & Compliance Strategy
  • Communicating Cyber Risk to Boards and Executives
  • Power Utility and Cybersecurity Career Success Strategies
  • The Future of Critical Infrastructure Security
Available Formats
Keynote PresentationsConference SessionsExecutive WorkshopsBoard BriefingsPanel ModerationLeadership Roundtables
On the Calendar

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

August 6, 2026
September 28-29, 2026

Utilities Change Management

When AI Changes Without a Change Request
September 29 - October 1, 2026

ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Utilities

Beyond the Badge: The Single Provider Risk in Your Professional Identity
Conference History

Past Speaking Engagements

August 2020

Diana Initiative

Keynote: Gatekeeping, Gaslighting & Grieving: Excelling Despite The Ugly Phases of Your Security Development Life Cycle

June 2020

Cyberjutsu Con

ICS/SCADA Security

November 2019

Tripwire Summit

Beyond Compliance: Leveraging Automation, Metrics and KPIs to Optimize Cyber Program Performance

April 2019

HOU.SEC.CON

Building a Business Case for Your Security Monitoring Strategy

October 2019

Women's Society of Cyberjutsu

Career Conversations with Women in Security

November 2018

EnergySec University of Houston Fall Cybersecurity Event

A Day In the Life of a Lead Security Engineer

October 2018

Splunk User Group, Entergy Timberloch Office

August 2018

Diana Initiative

Keynote: Seconomics

May 2018

InfoSecurity Magazine Webinar

Best Practices and Future Direction of Security Awareness Training

April 2018

Women in Control Systems Cybersecurity

Recruiting and Retaining Female Security Talent

September 2018

HOU.SEC.CON

Addressing the Cybersecurity Opportunity Gap: How to build confidence, community, and transformation for leaders in technology

April 2018

HOU.SEC.CON

Addressing the Cybersecurity Opportunity Gap

November 2017

Tripwire Webinar

Reducing the ICS Human Attack Surface

September 2017

Texas Southern University

Bridging The Gap Between Academia and Industries that Need Cyber Talent

April 2017

Global Issues Summit

The Importance of Diversity in Cybersecurity

March 2017

HOU.SEC.CON

Panelist: Strategies for Career Success

August 2016

HOU.SEC.CON

Emerging Cyber Threats Against Power Utilities

October 2015

HOU.SEC.CON

Business Skills for the Savvy Security Professional

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Bring Expert Perspective to Your Event

Available for conferences, executive forums, board briefings, and customized leadership workshops on OT security, NERC CIP, and AI governance.