Keynote speaker for C-Level Executives
- The Reality of Cyberattacks for SMEs
- What NIS2 Means for Your Organization
- Mapping Your Cyber Attack Surface
- Smarter Identity & Device Management
- Controlling Access to Applications & Data
- Security Assessment
NIS2 & Cyber Risk for C-Level: Fully Up to Speed in 30 or 60 Minutes
A targeted keynote for the leadership and board of SMEs (50–1000 FTE) that answers: How vulnerable are we today? What does NIS2 require from us? And which steps reduce our attack surface through asset visibility, smarter identity management, and tighter access control?
A targeted keynote for the leadership and board of SMEs (50–1000 FTE) that answers:
How vulnerable are we today? What does NIS2 require from us? And which steps reduce our attack surface through asset visibility, smarter identity management, and tighter access control?
Cyberattacks are no longer an IT issue—they are a strategic business risk. As an SME with 50 to 1000 employees, you’re in the crosshairs of both NIS2 regulation and cybercriminals. In this keynote for executives and board members, we connect today’s cyber threats with regulatory expectations and practical solutions: a complete asset inventory, strong identity management, and controlled access to applications and data.
Why This Keynote Matters for Your SME
Cyber incidents disrupt production, interrupt service delivery, and damage customer and partner trust. For many SMEs, a single serious attack is enough to cause existential problems.
NIS2 explicitly makes directors and executives responsible for cyber risk, governance, and reporting. Ignoring it is no longer an option—even if you outsource IT.
Meanwhile, modern tools make it easier than ever to understand your digital environment: what systems you have, who uses them, and who has access to which data.
What your leadership team will learn:
A clear picture of today’s cyber threats for SMEs
A simple explanation of core NIS2 requirements
Insight into your organization’s attack surface
First steps toward a full asset inventory and identity & access management
How to integrate cyber risk into your business strategy
Two formats of keynotes; 30 or 60 minutes
Choose the Format That Fits Your Agenda
30 minutes – Executive Briefing
NIS2 & Cyber Risk: Strategic Update for C-Level
Audience: CEO, CFO, COO, CISO/IT Manager, Board
Focus:
Latest cyberattack trends and real-world cases
Summary of NIS2 obligations for your organization
Three critical priorities: assets, identities, access
Outcome: Enables informed decision-making on next steps.
60 minutes – Strategic Deep Dive
From NIS2 Obligation to a Cyber-Resilient Business
Audience: Executives, management (IT, operations, HR), key stakeholders
Additional elements:
Sector-specific examples (ransomware, supply chain, human error)
Q&A and short interactive exercise on your attack surface
High-level roadmap to asset visibility and identity & access control
Outcome: Shared understanding across leadership + a concrete start plan.
Practical Information
Practical Details
Target audience: C-level, board, management team, key roles (IT, operations, HR, risk/compliance)
Language: English, Dutch (French available on request)
Location:
On-site at your organization
Or online via your preferred platform
Duration:
30-minute executive briefing
or 60-minute deep dive with Q&A
Preparation: Short intake call to align expectations and sector-specific context
Price: On request, depending on format and preparation
About the Speaker
Patrick Banken is an independent cybersecurity consultant and keynote speaker, specialized in SMEs and NIS2. With experience spanning technology (asset discovery, identity & access management, network and endpoint security) and governance/compliance, he translates complex cyber topics into clear decision paths for leadership teams. No technical overload—just strategic insights and actionable next steps.
Ready to Get Your Leadership Team Aligned on NIS2 & Cyber Risk?
Book a keynote that helps your C-level understand what NIS2, today’s threats, and your attack surface mean for your business—and which actions matter most right now.
