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](https://briangreenberg.net/fractional-cio-cto/)

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:

- 2026-06 [Default-On AI: Are SaaS Vendors Outsourcing Their Risk To You?](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2026/06/10/default-on-ai-are-saas-vendors-outsourcing-their-risk-to-you/): Forbes
- 2026-02 [Micro-Transformations: A Practical Path To AI ROI In Business](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2026/02/24/micro-transformations-a-practical-path-to-ai-roi-in-business/): Forbes
- 2025-08 [Deepfakes And Social Engineering: A Growing Threat To Everyone](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/08/25/deepfakes-and-social-engineering-a-growing-threat-to-everyone/): Forbes
- 2024-12 [Why Online Platforms Should Offer Free Verified Accounts: A Safer, Smarter Digital Future](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/12/10/why-online-platforms-should-offer-free-verified-accounts-a-safer-smarter-digital-future/): Forbes
- 2024-11 [The Case For Federal Regulations In Cybersecurity: Requiring Passwords And MFA](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/11/08/the-case-for-federal-regulations-in-cybersecurity-requiring-passwords-and-multifactor-authentication-mfa/): Forbes
- 2024-10 [How To Incorporate AI Into Your Company Without Feeding The Beast](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/10/11/how-to-incorporate-ai-into-your-company-without-feeding-the-beast/): Forbes
- 2024-06 [Rocking The Boat: Interim CIO/CTO Challenges](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/06/14/rocking-the-boat-interim-ciocto-challenges/): Forbes
- 2024-04 [Workers Of The World Unite: Embracing Technology In Every Job](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/04/15/workers-of-the-world-unite-embracing-technology-in-every-job/): Forbes
- 2024-04 [20 Expert-Approved Tips For In-Home IoT Security](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/04/12/20-expert-approved-tips-for-in-home-iot-security/): Panel
- 2023-07 [20 Key Strategies To Assess Tech Investments' Impact On Business Goals](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/07/03/20-key-strategies-to-assess-tech-investments-impact-on-business-goals/): Panel
- 2023-06 [Reassessing The Allure Of 'Shiny Objects' In Business Strategy](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/06/21/reassessing-the-allure-of-shiny-objects-in-business-strategy/): Forbes
- 2023-05 [Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: 17 Consequences And Complications](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/26/zero-day-vulnerabilities-17-consequences-and-complications/): Panel
- 2023-05 [Unleashing The Power Of IT Leadership: Revolutionizing The Business Landscape In The Digital Age](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/22/unleashing-the-power-of-it-leadership-revolutionizing-the-business-landscape-in-the-digital-age/): Forbes
- 2023-05 [17 Tech Experts Share Best Practices For Managing Customer Data](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/12/17-tech-experts-share-best-practices-for-managing-customer-data/): Panel
- 2023-02 [This Year's Top Cybersecurity Threats And How To Protect Your Business](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/02/23/this-years-top-cybersecurity-threats-and-how-to-protect-your-business/): Forbes
- 2022-05 [Cyber Insurance And Reassessing The Cyber Business](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2022/05/16/cyber-insurance-and-reassessing-the-cyber-business/): Forbes
- 2021-06 [Entity-Level Encryption: The Only Defense Against Ransomware](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/23/entity-level-encryption-the-only-defense-against-ransomware/): Forbes
- 2021-05 [The Achilles' Heel Of Business Technology: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2021/05/27/the-achilles-heel-of-business-technology-zero-day-vulnerabilities/): Forbes
- 2018-03 [To Delete Or Not To Delete — That Is The Question](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/03/28/to-delete-or-not-to-delete-that-is-the-question/): Panel
- 2018-01 [Three Considerations To Help You Better Secure And Control Your Data](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/01/08/three-considerations-to-help-you-better-secure-and-control-your-data/): Panel

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

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