// SPEAKER ONE-PAGER
Lora Vaughn, CISSP
Cybersecurity Speaker | Former CISO | LinkedIn Learning Instructor
loravaughn.com | linkedin.com/in/loravaughn | Birmingham, AL | Available Nationwide
// ABOUT
About Lora
Former NSA analyst turned two-time CISO (MoneyGram, 150M+ customers; Simmons Bank, $20B+ assets). Led security at Fastly for infrastructure handling 10% of global internet traffic. Now a LinkedIn Learning instructor and founder of Vaughn Cyber Group. Delivers actionable insights without corporate buzzwords.
// TOPICS
Speaking Topics
For Security & Tech Professionals
- ★Plan for Chaos: Why Most IR Plans Fail Big
- ★Security Metrics That Matter: Proving Value to Leadership
- ●Vulnerability Management: From Chaos to Strategy
- ●Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Career Paths
For Business & General Audiences
- ★The Spy in Your Pocket: Mobile Security for Everyone
- ★The 5 Things That Actually Get You Hacked
- ●Cybersecurity for Small Business: Protection Without the Price Tag
- ●Nonprofit Security on a Budget: Protecting Your Mission
// CREDENTIALS
Credentials
- CISO, MoneyGram (150M+ customers) & Simmons Bank ($20B+)
- Sr. Director, Fastly (10% of internet traffic)
- Former NSA Analyst. CISSP Certified.
- LinkedIn Learning Instructor. CISOs Connect A100 (2024, 2025).
// IDEAL FOR
Ideal For
- Security & tech conferences. Corporate leadership events.
- Small business & startup summits. Chamber of Commerce.
- Nonprofit & association meetings. Civic groups.
- Women in business programs. University & career events.
// LOGISTICS
Logistics
Formats: Keynote, Workshop, Panel, Virtual | Duration: 30-90 min | Audiences: 25-2,500+ | Travel: US nationwide, virtual global
// TESTIMONIALS
What Attendees Say
"Best presenter all day"
– ISC2 Security Congress 2025
"Best talk so far in clarity and content value"
– ISC2 2024
"Amazing speaker, actionable content"
– ISC2 Security Congress 2025
ISC2 Security Congress 2025: 4.70/5.0 | ISC2 Security Congress 2024: 4.74/5.0
// NOTABLE ENGAGEMENTS
Notable Engagements
Book Lora for Your Event
loravaughn.com/contact | linkedin.com/in/loravaughn