Matt O’Kane achieved the second highest positive feedback score for UNSW Business in 2023.

Matt O’Kane achieved the highest positive feedback score for UNSW Canberra (School of Prof Ed) for 2024.

Here are some positive comments about Matt’s speaking work:

“Thank you for a great course and providing us with real life examples from your experience. Course definitely enhanced my cyber security knowledge, opened my eyes to the ‘art of the possible’ and has definitely increased my interest in learning more about cyber security.”

“Thanks again for getting me onto this course on such short notice. It was literally the best short course I have ever taken in my life.”

“Thank you matt, for sharing your knowledge wit hus! This training is great! Hope there are other trainings and/or seminars that we could still join in the future!”

“Matt is a good facilitator and presented the course well. He had my full attention throughout the 5 day period which is no easy feat given my age an inability to sit still for prolong periods of time.”

“Matt O’Kane is one of the best instructors/teachers I have worked with. The course was well planned, allowed for exploration of topics not on the curriculum and gave a deep insight into the world of cyber. Great course.”

“Great explanation and use of examples. Good real world insight”

Suggested topic list

Base topic ideas that can be tailored

• These topics can be tailored (as per above) to align with your goals and the goals of your audience.
• This is not an exhaustive list, please contact for bespoke options.

Cyber Security topics            

1. “Getting the X factor back in cyber – Unleashing Potential Through Play in Cybersecurity Education” – How to set the next generation of cyber defenders up for success.

Talk appeared at TEDxUNSW (private/closed session): November 2023

1. “Lessons from the frontline: Examining real-life cyber breachers in professional services organisations” – Dive into actual case studies to learn valuable strategies for safeguarding both your reputation and your clientele.

Talk appeared at:

• Australian Society of Opthalmologists (April 2023)
• Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap conference in late September 2023
• Blind Citizens Australia (February 2024) – adapted presentation for audience

• “The personal front of cyber security: Three key rules for balancing threats, risks, and efforts” – Uncover proven principles distilled from myriad case investigations to enhance your personal cybersecurity.
• Talk appeared at
• UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamps (approx. 10) for 2022-2024
• UNSW Law (2023) for practicing lawyers
• Blind Citizens Australia (2024) – adapted presentation for audience

• “Common commercial cyber risks and solutions”: Breach prevention measures, and breach handling procedures, as well as a case study.

Talk appeared at the NSW Bar Association in 2023 for NSW barristers and for commercial in-house lawyers.

• “The dark web and cybercriminal supply chains: decoding the intricacies of a cyber breach” – Understand the dynamics of criminal behaviour, review real ransom negotiations and the lessons we can learn to fortify our defenses. (Special note: Notion’s policy is not to pay ransoms, because its probably illegal in many jurisdictions, and it often results in repeat blackmailing attempts).

Talk appeared at the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap conference in late September 2023.

• “Examining Real-Life Cyber Breaches & Getting Ready for the Australian 2030 Cyber Security Strategy” – The cowboy days are over. Incident response actions are increasing featuring in high-stakes litigation, and may end up being examined by the future Cyber Incident Review Board (Australia). Learn from Notion on how to prepare yourself for this changing world.

Talk appeared for Cloudflare between March and May 2024.

• Cloudflare sponsored appearance at Gartner’s Cyber Security conference in Sydney in March 2024
• Cloudflare sponsored appearance at Access Events in Adelaide and Melbourne April-May 2024 – adapted format for sponsor

• “Bridging the cyber skills gap: A strategic approach to acquiring talent” – Explore unconventional yet effective ways to outsmart competitors and acquire the cyber talent you need.

Talk appeared at UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (approx. 10 times) 2022-2024

• “Beyond compliance: A four-point model for cyber governance” – Enhance your organisation’s cyber protection through a comprehensive model that goes beyond basic compliance.

Talk appeared at Imperial College (London) February 2023 and March 2023, Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (April 2023), the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (Perth, October 2023) and at the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap conference in late September 2023 (Canberra)

• “Holding vendors accountable: Encouraging a culture of cyber prioritisation” – Learn from the Zoom 2020 security incident and explore how to ensure your vendors prioritize cyber safety.

Talk appeared at the Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2023) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2023)

• “Anticipating the unseen: Future cyber challenges in AI, forward secrecy, and quantum computing” – A futuristic perspective on cyber, tailored for government and defence officials.

Talk appeared at UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp over 2022 and 2023

1. “Rebound stronger: case studies on rapid recovery from cyber breaches” – Real-life examples demonstrating successful recovery strategies post cyber-attacks.

Talk appeared at the Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2024) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024)

1. “Managing trust and risk in supply chains: Insights from real-world examples” – Strategies to manage and mitigate potential threats in supply chains.

Talk appeared at the Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2024) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024)

Digital Forensics

1. “The unseen threat: Addressing the looming digital forensics crisis” – Explore proactive strategies to protect your organisation’s systems and intellectual property.

Talk appeared at Singapore Polytechnic (2022), Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2024) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024) (approx. 10 times)

1. “Inside look: Real-life digital forensic investigations and protective measures” – Get a closer look at real investigations to understand how to better safeguard your organisation from insider threats.

Talk appeared at the Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2023) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024) (approx. 10 times)

1. “From breach to defence: Learning from real cyber incidents” – Explore how real cyber breaches can inform your defensive strategies, focusing on external threats.

Talk appeared at the Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2023) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024) (approx. 10 times)

1. “Navigating the intersection of digital forensics and legal processes” – Understand the intricate relationship between digital forensics and legalities.

Talk appeared at UNSW Law, Australian Defence Force Academy Masters of Cyber Security course (2020-2024) as well as UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024)

1. “Social Media Digital Forensics” – Investigate the role of social media in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Suitable for practicing lawyers.

Talk is an ondemand learning module, licensed to UNSW Law from 2022 to 2024.

1. “A new frontier: Defending against deep fakes through forensic capabilities” – Learn how to detect and defend against the emerging threat of deep fakes.

Talk appears at UNSW Cyber Security Bootcamp (2022-2024)

Artificial intelligence

1. “AI at Professional Services Firms” – Discussing six point model for the responsible, secure and productive use of AI in the professional services sector.

Talk appeared at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (Perth, October 2023)

Vision Impairment and blindness

1. “The four pillars of progress: Addressing key social challenges in the blind and low vision community” – Discussing solutions that could dramatically reduce issues of employment and poverty amongst those with vision impairment. Suitable for medical students and community workers.

Talk has appeared annually at the Sydney School of Medicine, University of Sydney, since 2004.