Cyber Leadership & Strategy Speaker
Dewayne Hart
Passive Protection → Active Readiness
Bridging technical complexity with C-suite strategy
Years in Cyber
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Trusted by leading organizations
- National Cyber Summit
- GDS Group
- GovTechCon
- Techno Security
- Digital Forensics Conf.
- SEMAIS
About
Dewayne Hart is a former U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, acclaimed author, and cybersecurity speaker who helps organizations transition from passive protection to active readiness. With over two decades of military service and experience advising Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies— including the VA, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Duke Energy, PwC, and Kaiser Permanente—he brings a mission- driven, practical approach to today’s evolving threat landscape.
With 20 years on the frontlines of cybersecurity leadership, Dewayne translates complex threats into language that moves organizations to action. His approach is motivational, no-nonsense, and focused on what matteAs founder of Secure Managed Instructional Systems
(SEMAIS) and a former Forbes Technology Council
contributor, Dewayne equips business leaders,
government professionals, and teams with the clarity
and confidence to understand cybersecurity’s true
impact—and act decisively.rs: protecting people, data, and missions.
“Every audience deserves the Cyber Truth — real insight that drives real protection.”
— Dewayne Hart
Credentials
- 20+ years U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer
- Founder, SEMAIS — Cyber Readiness & GRC Advisory
- Forbes Technology Council — former featured contributor
- Author of two defining works on cyber leadership
Formats:
- Keynote
- Workshop
- Webinar
- Panel
Navy Veteran · Retired Chief Petty Officer
Speaking Topics
6 Signature Keynotes
Each session is customized to your audience and can be delivered as a 30-min talk, 90-min keynote, or half-day workshop.
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AI Mastery for Executives
How to mitigate adversarial AI risk, govern secure adoption strategies, and build
governance frameworks that protect the enterprise without stifling innovation
02 / 06
Cybersecurity as Business Value
Reframes security from a compliance requirement into a measurable value driver that
aligns with revenue protection, brand trust, and strategic business growth goals
03 / 06
Commanding the Digital Battlespace
Teaches executives how to build a proactive readiness posture that ensures clarity,
command presence, and decisive action before a crisis ever hits the organization
04 / 06
Human Firewall 2.0
Shows how to shift from compliance-only awareness to active defense behavior by
embedding a genuine defender mindset and shared accountability across the entire
workforce
05 / 06
Building Elite Cyber Teams
Introducing a Mission-First Retention Framework that helps organizations attract,
retain, and develop elite cyber professionals by reducing burnout and aligning team
purpose
06 / 06
Cyber Threat Resilience
Explores how leaders translate vulnerability data into strategic actions that reduce
attacker advantage and improve systemic resilience through secure-by-design thinking
What Event Organizers Say
The Room Remembers
★★★★★
Dewayne made cybersecurity click for an audience of 400 non-technical leaders. He was the highest-rated speaker at our entire summit — people were still talking about his session at the closing dinner.
Jennifer M.
Program Director · National Cyber Summit
★★★★★
We needed someone who could bridge the gap between our CISO and our board. Dewayne did exactly that — he gave us a shared language for risk that we still use six months later.
Robert A.
Chief of Staff · Fortune 500 Fintech
★★★★★
GDS Group has had hundreds of speakers. Dewayne is in the top five I’ve ever seen. His energy is infectious and his content is rock solid. We’re already planning to bring him back.
Tracy K.
Senior Events Producer · GDS Group
Speaking History
On Stage
Date
Session
Event LINK
Location
Status
Sep 9, 2026
Boots to Bytes: How Veterans Can Launch and Thrive in a Cybersecurity Career
Virtual
Upcoming
Jun 24, 2026
Decision Advantage In Contested Environments: AI and The Unified Threat Dashboard
Collinsville, IL
Upcoming
Mar 12, 2026
Ways to Develop Cyber Defenders And Win
Virtual
Past
Feb 19, 2026
Mastering the Cybersecurity Message: Lead, Influence, and Protect
Virtual
Past
Sep 13, 2025
Procurement and Small Business Growth in Government Tech
Washington, DC
Past
Sep 8, 2025
Changing The Narrative: Keeping Business at The Forefront of Cybersecurity
Atlanta, GA
Past
Jun 9, 2025
Exploring Artificial Intelligence: Sorting Truth from Myth and Anticipating What's Next
Virtual
Past
Apr 24, 2025
Mastering Your Potential: How To Showcase and Market Your Transferable Skills
-----------
Past
Jan 16, 2025
Cybersecurity Leadership Starts Long Before an Attack
Online
Past
Oct 29, 2024
Panel Discussion: The Pivotal Role of AI in Modern Warfare
Montreal, Canada
Past
Sep 24, 2024
Cracking Code: Unveiling the Connection Between AI & Cybersecurity
Huntsville, AL
Past
Sep 16, 2024
Let's Talk Why You Need 360 Degree of Cyber Visibility
Pasadena, CA
Past
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Whether you’re planning a tradeshow, corporate summit, government conference, or workforce training — Dewayne delivers sessions audiences rave about and insights organizations actually apply.
Formats
Keynote · Workshop · Webinar · Panel
Duration
30 min · 60 min · 90 min · Half-day
Delivery
In-Person · Virtual · Hybrid
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