
Kimberly Simon
Cybersecurity Expert I Author I Keynote Speaker I
Most Influential Woman in Cybersecurity

Kimberly Simon
Kimberly Simon is an international Key-note Speaker and Author with expertise in Cybersecurity, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships. Her decade of experience spans across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Combining her experience in technology, marketing and strategic partnerships, Kimberly advises Fortune 500 companies on the value of cybersecurity compliance. She enjoys teaching and collaborating on the benefits of adopting compliance for organizations to lower risk, increase cybersecurity maturity and gain competitive advantage.
For over a decade, Kimberly has helped organizations identify and adopt cybersecurity frameworks that provide solid benchmarks for their cybersecurity programs.
ABOUT
KEY EXPERTISE FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE
Cybersecurity discussion has taken over the world. Never before have both individuals and organizations been plagued by ongoing information security threats and security breaches. Over the last decade, Kimberly has been collaborating and educating on the benefits of adopting compliance as part of an organization's cybersecurity program.
CONTENT MARKETING & BRANDING
One of the greatest challenges for businesses of all sizes is building brand awareness and effectively articulating their value proposition to potential customers, partners, and investors. Kimberly is an expert in branding, content marketing, reputation management and lead generation.
KEY NOTE PRESENTATIONS
Book Kimberly for her winning keynote presentation titled "The Next Best Step." Or contact her to discuss a custom presentation for your group.
MEET KIMBERLY SIMON
BOOK KIMBERLY FOR A KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
WINNING THE WAR WITH CYBERSECURITY - HOW COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORKS CAN HELP!
Cybersecurity is one of the hottest topics in business today. Organizations are consistently faced with information security threats and security breaches that could interrupt their ability to do business. Leaders have a responsibility to their employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders to protect sensitive data and reinforce a culture of security across their entire ecosystem.
Compliance frameworks typically fall under Federal, Government or Third-Party requirements; with the aim to ensure a company’s people, processes and technology adhere to specific laws, regulations, and policies. Adopting compliance as part of an organization’s cybersecurity program is a core aspect of any successful security program.
This session will introduce you to the foundations of cybersecurity compliance frameworks and discuss the benefits of adopting compliance as part of your cybersecurity program. We will also shed some light on how cybersecurity compliance audits are being conducted today, including the challenges that organizations face with adopting compliance and making it part of their day-to-day operations.
Key Takeaways:
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Understanding the magnitude of Cybersecurity Threats and Who are the Targets
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Distinguishing between Cybersecurity Regulations, Standards & Certifications
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Benefits of Cybersecurity Compliance
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The Old vs the New in Cybersecurity Audits Today
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Characteristics of a Solid Cybersecurity Compliance Program
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Ammunition Tips to Protect Your Company and Client Data
THE NEXT BEST STEP (A KEYNOTE PRESENTATION)
People often feel anxious about the future. They are battling with what they think they want, what their family expects, what society expects, and what community expects. This keynote session discusses the many opportunities in life with a focus on tech for real life examples.
We are reminded that the path to progression in life is not linear or prescriptive by any means. However, we should not view this as a challenge; but as an opportunity to achieve our goals OUR way. We take real world examples and discuss what success means to different people and encourage others to assess their definition of success and own their story and path.
Once you have the destination or goal in mind, you are encouraged to take "The Next Best Step". And in that step towards your goals, no matter how small, you commit to Excellence – because Excellence is what opens doors.
Key Takeaways:
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You don’t have to know what will happen in 5 or 10 years, you can focus on "The Next Best Step" for yourself right now.
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Using "The Next Best Step" approach can help you remain flexible and ready to pivot.
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Commit to Excellence across everything you do and that will open doors for the rest of your life.