Jane Frankland
Jane Frankland is a global cybersecurity pioneer, author, and women-in-leadership advocate inspiring inclusion and innovation worldwide.
Jane Frankland is a global cybersecurity pioneer, author, and women-in-leadership advocate inspiring inclusion and innovation worldwide.
Jane Frankland is one of the world’s most prominent voices in cybersecurity. Ranked the UK’s No.1 cybersecurity influencer on LinkedIn, she’s an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and advocate for women in leadership. With a career spanning over 25 years, Jane has founded groundbreaking companies, inspired global inclusion movements, and reshaped how businesses think about security and innovation. As the founder of the IN Security Movement, she’s leading a global push to make women the norm, not the exception, in cybersecurity.
Jane Frankland stands among the most influential figures in global cybersecurity. With more than two decades of experience, she has transformed the way the world perceives and practices digital security. Ranked the UK’s No.1 cybersecurity influencer on LinkedIn, Jane blends technical expertise with cultural insight and human understanding, qualities that have earned her international recognition.
From founding Corsaire, one of the UK’s first woman-owned hacking firms in the 1990s, to leading large-scale initiatives for global corporations, Jane’s career has been defined by courage, innovation, and trailblazing leadership. Her pioneering mindset continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape, influencing how organisations approach both protection and inclusion.
As an optimist and advocate for equality, Jane is deeply passionate about ensuring women thrive in traditionally male-dominated industries. Her bestselling book, IN Security: How a Failure to Attract and Retain Women in Cybersecurity is Making Us All Less Safe, exposed critical gender gaps and inspired change across governments, corporations, and academia.
Through the IN Security Movement, Jane has built a thriving community dedicated to transforming diversity in cybersecurity. To date, she has enabled over 442 women’s scholarships valued at nearly USD 800,000, empowering future leaders to step into technical roles with confidence and purpose.
Jane’s guiding principles are the foundation of her success and leadership:
These values guide her mission to create meaningful, inclusive change, both in business and society.
Jane’s journey into cybersecurity is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Beginning her career in art and design, she was once nominated as a Young British Designer, with her work featured in New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo. Her creative mindset later became her greatest strength in the world of business.
At just 29, as a single mother, Jane built a seven-figure cybersecurity consultancy from the ground up. Overcoming personal and professional challenges, she went on to hold senior leadership roles in international firms, including Accenture, where she served as Managing Director of Applied Cybersecurity Services in the UK. Her ability to turn adversity into opportunity continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Audiences around the world are captivated by Jane’s energy, authenticity, and insight. Her keynotes explore topics such as cybersecurity innovation, women in leadership, inclusive business cultures, and the future of digital resilience.
Booking Jane means bringing a powerful storyteller and visionary to your stage—someone who challenges convention, inspires action, and leaves lasting impact. With her unique perspective that bridges technical mastery and emotional intelligence, Jane Frankland is not just a cybersecurity expert but a catalyst for meaningful change.
Keynote by Jane Frankland:
Jane Frankland is one of the world’s most influential voices in cybersecurity, a visionary leader, author, and advocate for diversity in tech. Ranked the UK’s No.1 cybersecurity influencer on LinkedIn and honoured with an MBE by His Majesty the King, Jane has dedicated her career to transforming the industry from the inside out.
From founding one of the UK’s first woman-owned hacking firms to launching the global IN Security Movement, she continues to challenge conventions and champion inclusion in one of the world’s most critical sectors.
With a rare blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial success, and human insight, Jane brings a powerful message of innovation, sustainability, and empowerment to every stage she graces. Her storytelling and authenticity inspire leaders to rethink how we build, secure, and sustain our digital future.
Jane can talk about the following topics: