Speaking & media

Talks, press, and books

One page for event organizers, journalists, and readers — practical, systems-informed, grounded in thirty years across Fortune 100 companies, startups, and academia.

Speaking

Topics

AI in the Enterprise

Micro-transformations, ROI, and avoiding the hype trap.

Cybersecurity Leadership

Building a security-first culture without slowing the business.

The Interim & Fractional CIO, CTO & CISO

Navigating turnaround leadership and organizational change — and what fractional executive models mean for both sides of the table.

Systems Thinking in IT

Applying system dynamics to technology strategy.

Digital Transformation

What it actually means and how to get it right.

Data Protection & Zero Trust

Practical frameworks for modern organizations.

The Dark Web

A den of outlaws, or a channel for freedom and free speech? How the dark web actually works — and why the answer is both.

Past events: CAMP IT Conferences · Data 2.0 · Storage Decisions · Data Center Decisions · Forbes Technology Council panels · DePaul University.

Press & Forbes

Forbes Technology Council

Member of the invitation-only community for senior technology executives. Recent published articles:

2026-06Default-On AI: Are SaaS Vendors Outsourcing Their Risk To You?Forbes
2026-02Micro-Transformations: A Practical Path To AI ROI In BusinessForbes
2025-08Deepfakes And Social Engineering: A Growing Threat To EveryoneForbes
2024-12Why Online Platforms Should Offer Free Verified Accounts: A Safer, Smarter Digital FutureForbes
2024-11The Case For Federal Regulations In Cybersecurity: Requiring Passwords And MFAForbes
2024-10How To Incorporate AI Into Your Company Without Feeding The BeastForbes
2024-06Rocking The Boat: Interim CIO/CTO ChallengesForbes
2024-04Workers Of The World Unite: Embracing Technology In Every JobForbes
2024-0420 Expert-Approved Tips For In-Home IoT SecurityPanel
2023-0720 Key Strategies To Assess Tech Investments' Impact On Business GoalsPanel
2023-06Reassessing The Allure Of 'Shiny Objects' In Business StrategyForbes
2023-05Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: 17 Consequences And ComplicationsPanel
2023-05Unleashing The Power Of IT Leadership: Revolutionizing The Business Landscape In The Digital AgeForbes
2023-0517 Tech Experts Share Best Practices For Managing Customer DataPanel
2023-02This Year's Top Cybersecurity Threats And How To Protect Your BusinessForbes
2022-05Cyber Insurance And Reassessing The Cyber BusinessForbes
2021-06Entity-Level Encryption: The Only Defense Against RansomwareForbes
2021-05The Achilles' Heel Of Business Technology: Zero-Day VulnerabilitiesForbes
2018-03To Delete Or Not To Delete — That Is The QuestionPanel
2018-01Three Considerations To Help You Better Secure And Control Your DataPanel

All 20 pieces — 12 authored articles and 8 expert-panel features. Earlier research is archived at gsysd.com/insights.

Books

In progress

Coming soon

Cybersecurity for Non-Technical Leaders

A friendly field guide for managers who need to understand cyber risk, ask better questions, and make smarter decisions at work.

Coming soon

IT Operations: A Field Guide

Running IT operations in the real world — from infrastructure and vendor management to team building and strategic planning. Based on decades as a CIO, CTO, and interim executive across industries.

Book a talk — or the books.

Executives, IT professionals, and students alike. Want to know when the books land? Same door.

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