I protect people and businesses from cyber attacks.
For over 7 years, that’s been my single focus — tackling fraud and cybercrime worldwide, leading a team at Security Everywhere, and carrying the message myself on stages, in boardrooms, and in front of cameras.
Trusted By
Propertymark
6 Years and Counting
For six consecutive years, I’ve been the trusted Cyber Speaker for Propertymark, the professional body for the property sector – helping thousands of agents and property professionals understand and prevent cybercrime.
That’s not a one-off booking. That’s six years of a professional body choosing to keep the message going.
I’ve also delivered their full run of cyber training courses. Last year, a 4-hour session with just a 5-minute break ran so well the audience wanted to keep going – I had to head off to another meeting. On another occasion, I delivered three separate talks in a single day: 10 minutes, 25 minutes, and 45 minutes – proof that the message lands whether there’s a room for an afternoon or ten minutes on the agenda.
The Why
Scaring is Caring
I’ve personally delivered 500+ talks mostly across the UK, though podcast appearances have carried the message worldwide and sat on 7 cyber security panels. But none of that is the point on its own.
The point is this: every single day, ordinary people and honest businesses lose money, data, and trust to criminals who are getting smarter and faster. Most of them never saw it coming and most of them could have.
I don’t do this to frighten people for the sake of it. I do it because a moment of discomfort in a room, on a call, or in an interview can be the reason someone doesn’t become a victim tomorrow. That’s what “Scaring is Caring” actually means.
Our first mission was to educate and protect 1,000,000 people and our team achieved that last October.
Our mission now: to protect 1,000,000 businesses from cybercrime. We’re roughly a third of the way there through our in-house team of 6 at Security Everywhere, backed by a white-labelled 24/7 SOC of 200 security professionals, and through every talk, interview, and conversation I have along the way.
This is my Why. It’s the same reason I co-founded Security Everywhere seven years ago, the same reason I served as National Lead for Cyber Security at the Federation of Small Businesses, and the same reason I sit on the Advisory Panel of the Cyber Resilience Centre for the East.
I genuinely love doing this, especially watching people take action afterwards. Audiences can’t get enough of the practical tips, and I always ask them to share what they’ve learned with at least 10 people at home and at work. One talk, one room, and the protection spreads far beyond it.
SIGNATURE TALK
Why Are So Many Businesses Being Hacked And How Can You Prevent It?
Your audience will learn:
● Why cyber attacks are increasing
● How businesses are being targeted today
● Real-life case studies
● Live demonstrations of attacks
● Simple, practical steps to stay protected
Sessions available from 5 minutes to 4 hours — keynotes, workshops, leadership briefings, and staff training.
CREDENTIALS
National Lead
Cyber Security — FSB
Advisory Panel
Cyber Resilience Centre for the East
For Journalists & Producers
Need a cyber security expert who can speak clearly, live, on short notice?
I’m available for comment on breaking stories – data breaches, scams, fraud trends, and business cyber resilience – for TV, radio, and press.
Ready to Book Francis?
If today’s talk left you thinking about your own team’s exposure, let’s talk about bringing this to your organisation.
Protecting Businesses, Every Day
Speaking is one part of the mission. Security Everywhere is the other.
The team turning awareness into real protection for businesses worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking Francis to speak.
Who is Francis West?
Francis West is a UK-based cybersecurity speaker and ethical hacker who has delivered 500+ talks since COVID, ranging from 5-minute conference slots to 4-hour training sessions. He co-founded Security Everywhere and has been Propertymark’s trusted Cyber Speaker for six consecutive years running.
What does Francis West talk about?
His signature talk covers why cyber attacks are increasing, how businesses are being targeted today, real-life case studies, and live demonstrations of actual attacks — followed by simple, practical steps any business can take to stay protected. Nothing is theoretical; every talk includes a live demo of how the attack actually happens.
Why "Scaring is Caring"?
Because a moment of discomfort in a room, on a call, or in a press interview can be the reason someone doesn’t become a victim tomorrow. Francis doesn’t frighten people for its own sake — he shows them exactly what an attack looks like so they recognise it before it happens to them.
How long are Francis West's talks, and what formats are available?
Anywhere from 5 minutes to 4 hours — keynotes, workshops, leadership briefings, and staff training. He’s delivered three separate talks of different lengths (10, 25, and 45 minutes) in a single day for the same client.
Is Francis West available for media comment?
Yes — for TV, radio, and press, live and on short notice, on breaking stories involving data breaches, scams, fraud trends, and business cyber resilience.
What is Security Everywhere?
Security Everywhere is the cybersecurity company Francis West co-founded seven years ago. It protects businesses through NCSC-aligned layered security services, backed by an in-house team and a white-labelled 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) of 200 security professionals. Francis’s talks are the public-facing half of the same mission — Security Everywhere is where that awareness turns into ongoing protection.
How do I book Francis West to speak?
Email francis.w@security-everywhere.com or call +44 787 255 2555. Sessions are booked for conferences, staff training, leadership briefings, and media appearances.