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SPEAKING, KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

Cyberpsychology, Digital Mindfulness, Entrepreneurship 

SPEAKING

I am a global speaker known for making complex, technical, and psychological topics accessible, relatable, and engaging without diluting their seriousness.

 

My talks blend latest research, science and  storytelling to explore how people interact with technology under real-world conditions: distraction, overload, trust, fear, and manipulation.

Topics & Audiences

I speak to executive audiences, media, policymakers, end-users, parents & educators, on topics including:

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  • Digital mindfulness and cognitive security

  • Cyberpsychology 

  • Cybersecurity, scams & social engineering 

  • Responsible AI, AI Security 

  • The psychology of cybercrime and online manipulation

  • Human-centred zero trust and cyber awareness 

  • Misinformation, deepfakes, and influence operations

  • Youth online safety and resilience

  • Entrepreneurship, Performance and Women in Tech

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Lynn Moses,

First Rand Group

Information Security Governance Specialist​

Anna has been one of our featured speakers at the FirstRand Annual Cyber month for the past 5 years. Her content is always relevant and engaging, thoroughly researched and current. Her immense in depth knowledge of the subject is evident in the way she presents and ability to answer questions off-the cuff. Her various industry accolades make her one of our go-to people for anything cybersecurity related. 
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Lucille Britz,

MTN Group

Security Head MTN 

Anna delivered the 2023 Cyber Month opening at MTN and to this day people still refer to her talk as offering a fresh perspective on a complex and often misunderstood topic. She brings incredible energy to both internal and external customers. 
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Anna is a master at explaining difficult concepts in a way that resonates with all levels of understanding. 
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Martin Buter

Professor of Management Vlerick

Over the years I've had many guest lecturers in my business school classrooms. Few have left the impression that Anna Collard does. Authentic, professional and practical. Incredibly knowledgeable, yet humble and approachable.
 
I wish we could measure her impact on the Cyber world and her Digital Mindfulness messaging is incredibly timely." 

Recorded Talks

Previous talks and recorded on-demand webinars

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Digital Mindfulness, cyber mindfulness, zero trust mindset talks.

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From financial sextortion, online safety and mindful digital parenting. 

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Security culture, social engineering and related talks. 

Detailed Bio
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I'm a content creator, researcher, speaker and founder with a demonstrated history of working 20+ years in the cybersecurity industry. Originally from Munich, Germany, I've been living in Cape Town, South Africa for the last 20+ years. Successfully grew bootstrapped startup Popcorn Training to US acquisition and scaled team in a hyper-growth environment under the new ownership as the regional MD of KnowBe4 Africa.

Since 2021 I've moved into an evangelist role at KnowBe4, driving cyber awareness across the African continent with a special focus on cyberpsychology, security culture, and the intersection of mindfulness on cyber.

I am a Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Cybersecurity for the 2025-2026 term and was part of the WEF GFC Future of Metaverse for the 2023-2024 term. 

 

I'm a founding board member of the Mido Cybersecurity Academy, aimed at underserved communities in South Africa to bridge the cyber skills divide.

I'm a certified business analyst and have an MSc in Cyberpsychology from the University of Applied Sciences in Vienna and currently a PhD candidate at Nelson Mandela University (NMU). I hold multiple security certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CIPP/IT, ex PCI DSS QSA, ISO 27001 Implementer, and auditor.

Im also a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher Trainer (YTT 500) and certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator and guide movement and Nidra classes and wellbeing and mindfulness workshops in my immersive studio the Zense, in Cape Town. 

Awards / Recognitions:

- Female Tech Entrepreneur 2025 South Africa by Wired4Women/ITWeb

- Top 20  Women in Cyber of the World 2025

- Top 20  Women in Cyber of the World 2024 

- Top 100 Influential Women in Tech South Africa 2024
- Women in Cyber People’s Choice Award 2023 - Global Cyber Alliance
- IFSEC Global Influencer in Security for 2022.
- UK’s IT Security Guru 21 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber in 2021
- Top 100 Women in Cyber 2020 and 2021 globally by Cyber Defence Magazine.
- ISACA South Africa President Award for 2020
- Women in Tech Innovations Africa 2020 Award for Southern and Central Africa at Africa Tech Week
- Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity – Africa 2020

 

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