Ideas for systems under pressure.

James speaks about the decisions that make complex systems trustworthy: who has authority, how data moves, what models can do, and how teams respond when assumptions fail.

Selected topics

  • Zero Trust beyond the slogan
  • Data-centric security in distributed environments
  • Securing AI systems and autonomous agents
  • Preparing security programs for post-quantum change
  • Designing trust across organizational boundaries
  • Leading technical teams through consequential change
  • Cybersecurity strategy that survives contact with operations

Biography

James Booth is a security architect, founder, and technologist. His work spans Zero Trust, data-centric security, AI security, distributed systems, and the leadership required to make those ideas operational.

Talks can be shaped for executive, technical, or cross-functional audiences, with an emphasis on clear decisions and practical next steps.