Top Speakers on Cybersecurity: Data Breaches, Hacks, & Cyber Warfare
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It’s safe to say cybersecurity will remain one of the big concerns of lawmakers, intelligence officials, and business leaders nationwide over the coming years. As our virtual presence continues to grow, so do our security risks. We've witnessed recent significant data breaches impacting high-profile organizations, including the well-publicized CrowdStrike incident that caused roughly 8.5 million systems to crash. Global cybercrime costs are also expected to hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, making cybersecurity essential for organizations of every size.
- Speakers on Geopolitical Cyber Security
- Speakers on Data Breaches and Hackers
- Speakers on Technical Security
- Speakers on Ethics, Trust, and the Digital Future
We have several recommendations for expert speakers who can deliver talks on all aspects of cyber security and even conduct “live hacks” during their presentations.
Why Cybersecurity Is More Critical Than Ever
Whether it's protecting sensitive customer data, mitigating ransomware attacks, or defending against nation-state threats, cybersecurity touches every aspect of modern life. For businesses, a single breach could mean millions of dollars in lost revenue, damaged reputation, and significant legal costs — meaning staying informed is no longer optional. More and more groups have been requesting a list of experts who can help them identify the risks and deliver tangible recommendations for improving their processes and security.
We have several recommendations for expert speakers who can deliver talks on all aspects of cybersecurity and even conduct “live hacks” during their presentations to help audiences take real action in safeguarding their digital assets.
Speakers on Geopolitical Cybersecurity
Whether you're leading a multinational corporation or local government, we represent cybersecurity speakers who can address the diverse challenges faced across different sectors and provide insights tailored to your specific audience.
- Paul M. Nakasone: As the Former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command & Director of the NSA, Paul brings tangible strategies to elevate global organizations cyber security defense. Focusing on the cyber threats from nation-states and the importance of public-privae partnerships in cyberspace, Paul keeps leaders ahead of the ever-changing landscape of cyber security.
- Robert Joyce: Reflecting on his time as NSA's Cyber Security Director from 2021-2024, Joyce shares his extensive knowledge on national cyber defense, threat intelligence, and advanced defense techniques to fortify organizational cyber defenses.
- Kemba Walden: Former Acting U.S National Cyber Director, Kemba Walden, focuses on cybersecurity policy, legal frameworks, and the importance of diversity in the cybersecurity workforce, offering a comprehensive approach to today's digital challenges.
- Gen John Allen: General John Allen is one of the nation’s most respected thought leaders on US-global relations. He offers a high-level overview of potential digital threats and their origin as well as the keys to combating them.
- Beth Sanner: A presidential intelligence briefer and the former deputy director of national intelligence for mission integration who provides a high-level overview of cyber threats and emerging disruptive technologies as the world's powers navigate the potential for conflict.
- Joel Brenner: The former senior counsel and inspector general of the NSA, Brenner is a security guru whose high level talks specialize in cyber and physical security, data protection and privacy, and intelligence law.
- James Clapper: Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is one of the finest intelligence minds of the 21st century. In the midst of shifting national security policies and varying threats to American interests at home and abroad, Clapper illuminates a broad array of intelligence-related issues.
- Sue Gordon: Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon shares first-hand insights from her 30-year national security career on the shifting cyber landscape in today’s hyper-connected world and what organizations need to know to protect themselves.
- Andrew McCabe: Former Acting and Deputy Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe oversaw a shift in mentality from an organization focused on agents with guns and badges to uniquely skilled computer scientists, technologists, and analysts focused on countering the growing and evolving cyber threat. With this speech, McCabe discusses the internal and external threats, ranging from hacks to disinformation campaigns, that organizations need to focus on now.
Speakers on Data Breaches and Hackers
Nothing drives home the reality of potential cybersecurity threats like a live hacking demonstration. We represent expert speakers who use interactive methods to showcase how even the most secure systems can be breached and, more importantly, how to prevent it. These live experiences are a powerful way to engage your audience and bring cybersecurity concepts to life.
- Michael Coates: Former Chief Information Security Officer at Twitter and former head of Security at Mozilla Michael Coates worked to protect hundred of millions of people worldwide securing internal systems and user data. Coates draws on his first-hand experience securing some of the world’s most complex networks to bring to light the threats that exist and provide a roadmap for securing the future of technology.
- Jenny Radcliffe: People Hacker and Social Engineer Jenny Radcliffe bridges the gap between human and cyber security, using a combination of anecdotes, science, and humor to share lessons that help audiences understand and protect against their own vulnerabilities.
- Sean Roche: Former Associate Deputy Director for CIA’s Digital Information Directorate Sean Roche delivers high-energy, often funny, presentations that provide an actionable framework for organizations to enact more secure processes and overcome threats now and in the future.
- Alex Stamos: Alex Stamos is the former Chief of Security at Facebook and currently advising Zoom on enhancing its security capabilities. Stamos’ experience-driven insights from his time at Facebook and Yahoo shed light on the current threat landscape and what can be done to fight back.
- Chris Tarbell: A former FBI Special Agent, Chris shares the shocking story of how he infiltrated the Anonymous group and led the arrest of two of the most infamous hackers in cyberspace.
- Greg Williams: Editor-in-Chief of WIRED Magazine, Greg Williams examines emerging threats from hackers, criminals and foreign actors and defines the hazards of the future – from biology to satellites – that every individual and organization needs to be aware of.
- Rachel Wilson: The head of data security and infrastructure risk at Morgan Stanley and a former NSA senior executive, Wilson is a renowned cyber expert who brings decades of public and private expertise to advise individuals, corporations, and institutions on cybersecurity best practices and strategies.
- Rachel Tobac: An ethical hacker and the CEO of SocialProof Security, Rachel Tobac helps organizations and individuals keep their data safe by training and pen-testing them on social engineering risks.
Speakers on Technical Security.
Our speakers on technical security will inform your audience of insights that help them increase their cybersecurity measures and learn everything there is to know about protecting their systems from threats in the digital age.
- Andy Ellis: Cyber Security Advisor, Expert in Risk Decision Making, and Former CSO at Akamai, Andy Ellis is a 2021 inductee into the CSO Hall of Fame who shares his expert insights on internet safety and security governance while teaching audiences how to protect their organizations by identifying hidden factors that influence our risk choices.
- Peiter "Mudge" Zatko: Cybersecurity Luminary; Leadership and Executive Roles at Stripe, Twitter, Google, and the U.S. Department of Defense
- Bruce Schneier: Security Technologist and best-selling author Bruce Schneier captivates audiences with his candor, security know-how, and lucid analysis of our networked world, sharing strategies to enjoy the benefits of technology without falling prey to its insecurity.
- Paul Zikopoulos: Paul is the VP of Big Data Analytics for IBM. Known for his belief that “If you’re not paying for it, you are the product,” he talks about the future of privacy and analytic architecture.
- Scott Klososky: A futurist and former CEO of three tech startups, Klososky focuses on the cyber security trends that will shape business strategy 5, 10, and 15 years from now.
- Kevin Mandia: President of security firm FireEye, Mandia’s clients include 200 of the Fortune 500. He gives an overview of pressing cyber threats plus how to punch back against intruders.
- Lesley Carhart: Named a "Top Woman in Cybersecurity" by CyberScoop News, Carhart is an expert hacker and subject matter expert in cybersecurity incident response after spending over two decades in IT and cybersecurity fields.
Speakers on Ethics, Trust, and the Digital Future
- Amy Webb: A world-renowned futurist, founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute, and professor of strategic foresight at NYU, Amy Webb breaks down emerging trends to demonstrate how cyberattacks might evolve and prepare for the opportunities and threats that AI, Web3, and synthetic biology present to our systems and information security.
- Kate Darling: A leading expert in social robotics and MIT Media Lab research scientist who shares incredible insights on artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, robot ethics, and the ways these technologies will impact society in the near-term future.
- Melanie Subin: A futurist; trends, scenarios, and strategic foresight leader; and director of consulting at the Future Today Institute provides a high-level overview of the metaverse and other emerging technologies in the cybersphere, as well as how we can keep our systems and information secure our digital capabilities continue to evolve.
Why You Need Insights From Top Speakers on Cybersecurity
With data breaches and cyberattacks grabbing headlines, there's never been a better time to prioritize cybersecurity for your next event. Top industry experts can educate your audience and offer interactive sessions to show firsthand how attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in your system and how you can secure them to protect your data.
From FBI Special Agents to Chief Security Officers and Chief Executive Officers of top cybersecurity firms, we represent speakers who bring real-world expertise to help your business stay one step ahead. Whether you're addressing external hacks or vulnerabilities in your internal system, these experts offer the tools and insights you need to protect your organization.
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