Meet David Levine

My journey into cybersecurity began over 25 years ago, long before it became the critical business imperative it is today. I've had the privilege of working with organizations at every stage—from early-stage startups building security into their products from day one, to Fortune 500 companies navigating complex enterprise security challenges.

Throughout my career, I've worn many hats: hands-on security engineer, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), strategic advisor, and now, keynote speaker and author. This diverse experience gives me a unique perspective—I understand the technical challenges, the business pressures, and the human factors that make cybersecurity and AI transformation so complex.

What sets my approach apart is the "navigating the digital seas" metaphor that runs through all my work. As an avid boater, I've learned that the key to safe navigation isn't avoiding storms—it's preparing for them before they hit. This philosophy applies perfectly to cybersecurity and AI adoption: organizations that prepare, plan, and build resilience are the ones that thrive.

In 2024, I released my first book, "Navigating the Digital Seas: A Boater's Guide to Cybersecurity," which uses this unique metaphor to make complex security concepts accessible to all audiences. In 2025, I followed with "Navigating the AI Wave: Why Your Job Isn't Disappearing (But It Is Changing)," addressing one of the most pressing concerns facing today's workforce.

Today, I focus on helping organizations navigate the intersection of cybersecurity and AI—two of the most critical technology challenges of our time. Whether I'm delivering a keynote to thousands or advising a C-suite on strategic security decisions, my goal is always the same: provide actionable insights that audiences can implement immediately.

As a keynote speaker, I've had the privilege of presenting to audiences ranging from intimate executive boardrooms to large-scale industry conferences. My speaking style combines deep technical expertise with engaging storytelling, using my unique "navigating the digital seas" metaphor to make complex cybersecurity and AI concepts accessible and actionable.

I don't just inform—I inspire action and provide practical takeaways that audiences can implement immediately. Whether I'm addressing C-suite executives about cybersecurity leadership, technical teams about threat detection strategies, or HR leaders about AI workforce transformation, my goal is always to deliver value that extends far beyond the presentation itself.

My presentations are known for being:

• Engaging: I use real-world stories, humor, and the boating metaphor to keep audiences engaged from start to finish.
• Actionable: Every presentation includes specific, practical strategies that attendees can implement immediately.
• Customized: I work with event organizers to tailor content to the specific audience, industry, and objectives.
• Memorable: The "navigating the digital seas" metaphor creates a lasting framework that audiences remember and reference long after the event.