Jim Kay — Cybersecurity & Technology Speaker
Practical keynotes on cyber resilience, AI risk and technology leadership for audiences in Melbourne, Perth and across Australia.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Meet Jim Kay, cybersecurity and technology keynote speaker
Founder & CEO, IT Networks
Jim Kay is an Australian cybersecurity and technology speaker and the Founder and CEO of IT Networks. With more than 30 years of experience helping organisations manage technology and risk, he connects cyber resilience with the decisions business leaders make every day.
Jim draws on leadership experience in banking, telecommunications and enterprise IT, together with the practical experience of building IT Networks since 1994. His presentations explore how organisations can protect trust, maintain business continuity and make informed technology decisions.
For boards, executive teams and business owners, Jim translates complex topics into clear questions and practical next steps. His focus includes cybersecurity governance, AI risk, technology strategy and the responsibilities that sit with leaders as well as IT teams.
His sector experience spans healthcare, financial services, accounting and not-for-profit organisations, where protecting sensitive information and keeping essential services available are central to customer, patient and community trust.
Invite Jim for a conference keynote, executive briefing, panel discussion or leadership event. Speaking enquiries are welcome for Melbourne, Perth and events across Australia. Discuss your audience, preferred format and event date with the IT Networks team.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Cybersecurity, AI and technology speaking topics
Trust Under Pressure: cyber risk as a business issue
The hidden business cost of cyber risk: why trust, growth and performance can suffer before systems fail.
This keynote explores how cybersecurity decisions affect reputation, customer confidence and business continuity. Jim helps leaders connect technical risks with business priorities and identify the questions they should ask before an incident tests their organisation.
AI risk and technology leadership
Explore how to assess emerging technology, set clear responsibilities and balance innovation with the protection of information and services. This topic gives business leaders a practical starting point for conversations about AI governance, supplier dependencies and technology strategy.
From cyber awareness to cyber resilience
Understand the role of people, leadership, preparation and recovery in keeping an organisation operating through disruption. Audiences leave with discussion points for reviewing their own assumptions, responsibilities and readiness.
Speaking topics for healthcare, finance and not-for-profits
Healthcare: protecting patient trust, data and continuity of care. Connect cybersecurity and governance with the operational realities of general practice, specialist clinics and healthcare organisations.
Financial services and accounting: protecting trust and business continuity in an AI world. Explore sensitive information, client confidence and the leadership decisions behind resilient professional services.
Not-for-profit organisations: when trust is the target. Consider the cyber risks facing purpose-led organisations, including donor and beneficiary information, limited resources and continuity of community services.
Discuss your event objectives with our team so the proposed topic and emphasis suit your audience.
Who benefits from Jim’s presentations?
Boards, executives, business owners, practice managers, association members and leadership teams looking for a clear business perspective on cybersecurity and technology.
Jim’s sessions help audiences connect cyber risk with their own responsibilities, ask better questions of technology providers and identify priorities for further action. They are relevant to technical and non-technical decision-makers alike.
SPEAKING & MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Book Jim Kay for your next event
Looking for a cybersecurity speaker or technology keynote speaker for a conference, association event, board briefing or panel? Contact Margaret Manson at IT Networks to discuss Jim’s availability and your event requirements.
For events in Melbourne, Perth and across Australia, include your proposed date, location, audience and preferred topic so we can respond with relevant speaking information.
Margaret Manson — IT Networks
Phone: +61 407 661 130
Email: marketing@itnetworks.com.au
Request Jim’s speaker profile and topic information
Tell us about your event and the outcomes you want for your audience. Useful details include:
- Event date and location
- Audience roles, sector and approximate size
- Keynote, executive briefing or panel format
- Preferred session length
- Cybersecurity, AI or technology topics of interest
Ask for a speaker biography, a proposed topic and synopsis, or further information for your event programme. Email marketing@itnetworks.com.au to start the conversation.
COMPANY PROFILE
Practical technology experience behind the keynote
Founded by Jim Kay in 1994, IT Networks is an Australian-owned IT services and cybersecurity company with teams in Melbourne and Perth.
Our work spans managed IT support, cloud services, cybersecurity, business continuity and technology planning. Experience supporting healthcare providers, financial services firms, accounting practices and not-for-profit organisations informs the business context of Jim’s presentations.
Learn more about IT Networks and our managed cybersecurity services.
Speaking highlights and media appearances
Network 10 News: healthcare cyber incident commentary
In this Network 10 News interview about the Partnered Health cyber incident, Jim discusses the implications of cybersecurity for healthcare organisations and the people who rely on them.
The conversation connects the protection of sensitive information with patient trust, operational disruption and leadership responsibility.
Cybersecurity assumptions in not-for-profit organisations
From CPA Profit for Purpose 2026: Jim challenges assumptions about protection and explains why purpose-led organisations need to understand their cyber risk.
Cyber secure and cyber resilient: understanding the difference
From CPA Profit for Purpose 2026: Jim explores why resilience includes preparation, response and continuity, alongside security controls.
Cyber risk and continuity of care in medical practice
Jim connects cybersecurity with continuity of patient care in general and specialist medical practice, a theme of his healthcare speaking topics.
NEWS
RACGP Practice Owners Conference 2026: cyber-resilient practice culture
Sydney, 23–24 May 2026. Jim’s featured session, “Futureproofing the General Practice: Cyber Resilient Culture”, focuses on the connection between technology, leadership and continuity of patient care.
The theme is relevant to practice owners and managers who need to understand their responsibilities, improve everyday habits and make cybersecurity part of how their practice operates.
Insight
Healthcare governance and continuity of care
Cybersecurity in healthcare involves clinical operations, leadership and governance as well as technology. When systems are disrupted or information is compromised, the impact can reach patients, practitioners and the wider care team.
Jim’s healthcare presentations help practice leaders frame cyber risk in terms of patient trust, service continuity and clear accountability. They encourage practical conversations about preparedness and the questions leaders should ask of their technology partners.
NEWS
CPA Profit for Purpose 2026: cybersecurity for purpose-led organisations
Melbourne, 20–22 April 2026. “Cybersecurity Essentials for Purpose Organisations” explores how not-for-profit leaders can approach cyber risk while protecting their mission and the people they serve.
See the speaking clips above for Jim’s perspective on cybersecurity assumptions and the difference between security and resilience. The themes include governance, trust and continuity of essential community services.
News
WA Digital Health Summit 2026: cyber risk and clinical governance
Perth, 17–18 March 2026. This speaking feature with Professor David Playford explores cyber risk, governance and cyber-resilient clinical practice.
The topic brings technology decisions into the context of healthcare delivery: protecting trust, understanding responsibilities and maintaining continuity of care as digital health evolves.
NEWS
Network 10 News+: cloud outages and business resilience
In this Network 10 News+ interview about an Amazon Web Services outage, Jim explains how disruption at a major cloud provider can affect everyday businesses.
The discussion highlights technology dependencies, supplier risk and the importance of planning for continuity when services become unavailable.
News
SmallBiz Week 2025, Sydney: cybersecurity for business owners
Jim’s SmallBiz Week 2025 speaking feature brings a business perspective to cybersecurity, with a focus on protecting trust, managing risk and keeping services running.
For small and medium-sized organisations, these themes help connect technology decisions with customer confidence, day-to-day operations and long-term business priorities.
Keynote
Watch Jim Kay’s keynote and technology interviews
Explore Jim’s SmallBiz Week 2025 keynote and media interviews for an introduction to his speaking style and perspective on cybersecurity, technology and business resilience.
Jim Kay: keynotes and technology interviews
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Articles
Cybersecurity and technology insights from Jim Kay
Read Jim’s perspectives on cyber resilience, governance, healthcare technology and the business decisions behind secure, reliable IT.
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