Cybersecurity Speakers
Cyber attacks, such as data breaches, identity theft, and ransomware, has emerged as a leading threat to national and economic security, affecting businesses and individuals alike. A cybersecurity speaker is able to help organizations understand cybersecurity best practices, the evolving face of cyber crime, how to protect sensitive information, and most importantly what to do when there has been a breach.
At Leading Authorities, our cybersecurity keynote speakers come from some of the most senior national and global security positions in government as well as private sector pioneers with unique expertise. They are practical in their insights on IT security, cyber defense, and cyber intelligence while keeping audiences engaged through effective storytelling and real-world examples.
Let us know if you are interested in one of our speakers for your event.
Paul M. Nakasone
Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command & Former Director of the National Security Agency, Four-Star Army General (Ret.)
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Paul M. Nakasone
A name synonymous with visionary leadership, retired four-star Army General Paul M. Nakasone is the longest-serving leader of the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, and is regarded among an elite class of leaders whose strategic expertise at the nexus of cybersecurity, technology, and geopolitics has laid the groundwork for upholding our nation’s security in the modern age. General Nakasone’s career spans more than three decades of pivotal moments in modern warfare and digital defense and he draws upon his experiences constantly at the epicenter of conflict to share battle-tested lessons on transformational leadership, while also examining the challenges and opportunities organizations face in the ever-evolving tech and security landscape.
Kemba Walden
Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology Policy Leader, Former Acting U.S. National Cyber Director, President of the Paladin Global Institute
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Kemba Walden
Kemba Walden stands at the forefront of cybersecurity, combining a wealth of government and private sector experience with a vision for a secure digital future. As the Acting United States National Cyber Director from February to November of 2023, our nation’s highest-ranking leaders looked to her to shape the national cybersecurity policies and strategies that protect our critical infrastructure and make cyberspace safer for the organizations and individuals who depend on its stability and security. Walden, who has also served as assistant general counsel for Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit, is regarded among the most respected figures in cybersecurity circles, as well as one of the most sought-after thought leaders for organizations seeking to better understand how they can maximize the security of their businesses in a constantly evolving cyber landscape.
Robert Joyce
NSA Cybersecurity Director (2021-2024), Former Special Assistant to the President & Acting Homeland Security Advisor
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Robert Joyce
Regarded as a titan in national security and one of the field’s most innovative minds, Rob Joyce served as one of the National Security Agency’s most influential figures for 34 years — most recently as the head of the organization’s Cybersecurity Directorate. In the later years of his tenure, Joyce was perhaps the most visible figure of the historically reserved agency, and embraced his refreshingly public-facing role as a means of strengthening trust and collaboration between government and industry against cyber threats. From his distinguished NSA career, as well as his service as a White House cyber official and special assistant to the president, he is viewed by his peers as an exemplary leader whose expertise, collaborative approach, and dedication to improving intelligence sharing has been pivotal to safeguarding our organizations and society against the threats in the digital realm.
Sue Gordon
Transformative Leader & Disruptive Technologies Expert, Former Top-Ranking National Intelligence & National Security Official
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Sue Gordon
Sue M. Gordon is the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI) – the country’s number two ranking intelligence official. As the fifth PDDNI, she co-led the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and oversaw the entire Intelligence Community, comprised of over a dozen agencies that collect information on threats against the United States. In particular, Gordon’s transformative leadership focused on integrating intelligence across the organization, expanding outreach and partnerships, driving innovation, and advancing diversity and inclusion throughout the Community. With nearly four decades of legendary and dedicated service, Gordon has led at every level of the Intelligence Community with roles spanning numerous organizations and disciplines – drawing on this experience to inspire audiences to challenge the status quo, adapt to changing environments, and apply innovation to their business.
Michael Coates
Former CISO at Twitter, Mozilla, CoinList & CyberSecurity Founder
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Michael Coates
Michael Coates has spent the past 20 years as a CISO, entrepreneur, board chair, and investor in the cybersecurity industry. He was Twitter’s first Chief Information Security Officer, previously led security at Mozilla, and played a key role at Shape Security, which was acquired for $1B in 2020. As the co-founder and CEO of Altitude Networks, he helped redefine cloud data security before its acquisition by CoinList, where he now serves as CISO and CEO of CoinList Digital Asset Services. Coates also chaired OWASP, the world’s largest nonprofit for software security, and was recognized as an SC Magazine “Influential Security Mind. As a leading voice in the cybersecurity field, Michael shares tips on building a successful security program and opportunities for the future.
Alex Stamos
Former Chief of Security at Facebook & Stanford University Professor
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Alex Stamos
Alex Stamos is a cybersecurity expert, business leader, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to improving the security and safety of the Internet. He serves as the chief trust officer for SentinelOne (NYSE: S), whose mission is to defeat every attack every second of every day with AI-powered threat prevention, detection, response, and hunting. At the same time, he is an adjunct professor at Stanford University, where his teaching and research focuses on international security and cooperation. Formerly Facebook’s chief security officer and Yahoo’s chief information security officer, Stamos is regarded among the most authoritative experts and problem-solvers in his field. The New York Times called Stamos “a celebrated figure in privacy and security circles,” and Tech Crunch said he is “widely regarded as one of the smartest people working in the security space.”
Bruce Schneier
Renowned Security Technologist & Best-Selling Author
Fees
- Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier is one of the world's leading experts on cyber security and technology. He has published a number of books detailing information about data, security, and cryptography which have received immense praise. Schneier is often consulted by the government, radio and television programs, and various organizations when it comes to cyber security.
Chris Tarbell
Renowned Former FBI Cyber Security Special Agent; Founding Partner, NAXO; Co-Host of the “Hacker and the Fed” Podcast
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Chris Tarbell
Former FBI special agent Christopher Tarbell was heavily involved in the tracking and arrest of two of the most infamous figures in cyberspace – Sabu, of the hacktivist collective Anonymous (and at one point the most influential hacker in the world), and Dread Pirate Roberts, the man behind the deep web’s infamous Silk Road—“the most sophisticated and extensive criminal marketplace on the internet.” Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Tarbell has extensive expertise in cyber security and computer forensics. A former member of the FBI’s preeminent cyber crime squad, he is the man about whom even the most notorious cyber criminals have nightmares.
Beth Sanner
Former Intelligence Briefer to President Trump, Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Beth Sanner
A presidential-level communicator with more than three decades experience as a national security official, Beth Sanner is among the most influential voices at the highest levels of American intelligence. As the senior-most analyst for the entire Intelligence Community (IC), she was a trusted adviser to the President of the United States on our nation’s most important intelligence matters – first as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s director of the President’s Daily Brief and later as the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration. Having served in several leadership, staff, policy, and analytic positions in the IC, Sanner has briefed four Presidents and also advised vice presidents, congressional and cabinet officials, and foreign partners; her acumen is highly sought after by our nation’s decisionmakers and organizations across various industries. Sanner uniquely immerses audiences in her talks —making them feel as though they are our nation’s leaders being briefed on hot-button developments with the potential to reshape our world.
Rachel Tobac
Rachel Tobac is a hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security, where she helps people and companies keep their data safe by training and presenting them on social engineering risks. She was winner of DEF CON's wild spectator sport, the Social Engineering Capture the Flag contest 3 years in a row. Toba has shared her real life social engineering stories with NPR, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The NYT, Business Insider, CNN, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Forbes and more.
Sean Roche
Former Associate Deputy Director for CIA Digital Innovation
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Sean Roche
With over 30 years of federal service, Sean Roche is the former Associate Deputy Director of CIA’s Digital Innovation directorate – the CIA’s first new directorate in more than 50 years. As the second in command, he was responsible for modernizing and accelerating innovation across the entire agency with cutting-edge technologies and cyber intelligence. At the Directorate of Digital Innovation, Roche fueled the engine of creativity, integration, and rigor that the CIA needs in the digital age, empowering the agency to maintain their security while also increasing their pace of innovation in order to stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Roche expertly speaks on how to secure and transform an organization by integrating advanced digital capabilities. Using lessons-learned from co-leading the Directorate of Digital Innovation, he arms audiences with the tools and techniques they need to optimize their business operations to not only increase security, but also excel in the cyber and big data arenas.
Jenny Radcliffe
People Hacker and Social Engineer
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Asia: Please Inquire
Jenny Radcliffe
Jenny Radcliffe is a “people hacker” — or a mix of shrewd behavioral scientist, master negotiator, and actor. Known for talking her way into high-security banks and even the Tower of London, Jenny is a world-renowned coach, consultant, and speaker who brings something different to meetings focused on culture, social intelligence, sales, negotiation, and interpersonal relationships. A regular keynote at major security events — including Infosec, Rant, DISA, Nordic IT Security, ICS2, Trend Micro, Cisco, NTT, Bright talk, and Cyber Security Week — and a multiple-times TEDx contributor, Radcliffe has been a guest expert on security, scams and social engineering for various television and radio shows as well as online media. She helps clients understand how to better read people and social cues, use subtle tactics of persuasion, open up avenues of conversation previously shut, and understand and shield against their own vulnerabilities.
The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness
In this digital age your organization must be cybersmart. A cyber security keynote speaker helps you educate your audience about the latest security technology developments, minimize risks, and create awareness of regulatory compliance regulations.
Our seasoned cyber security leaders help:
- Improve security awareness: Leading Authorities' cybersecurity professionals will help your attendees better understand how to protect sensitive information and what threats they are most likely to encounter — from hacking, data breaches, and identity theft.
- Understand cyber threats: Learn about the latest threats and vulnerabilities, from phishing attacks to system breaches.
- Apply cybersecurity best practices: These speakers break down possible vulnerabilities, allowing attendees to actively identify and avoid cybersecurity threats with effective systems.
- Increase knowledge recall and engagement: Our cybersecurity speakers speakers are masters at sharing technical information with audiences in interesting, entertaining, and participatory style using interactive formats and actual case studies to enhance knowledge recall and have stakeholders discussing the success of the session.
Finding the Perfect Cybersecurity Speaker for Your Event
Whether your event is virtual, hybrid, or in-person, Leading Authorities works closely with you to find the perfect speaker. From budget and theme to audience demographics, we tailor our recommendations to your needs. Our diverse roster includes:
- Former Directors of NSA, CIA, FBI, and U.S Cyber Command, who implement and shape cybersecurity law.
- Senior experts at the National Cyber Security Centre experts with international expertise.
- Leaders in information security and data protection.
- Ethical hackers who offer the most recent information on avoiding cyber attacks
Let us help you create a transformative experience for your audience by connecting you with an exceptional cybersecurity expert from top government agencies.
Partnering With Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau for Cybersecurity Speakers
For over three decades, we’ve been the go-to partner for organizations seeking impactful cyber security keynote speakers. ith a consultative approach and network of vetted, respected industry experts, we're ready to assist you in developing a customized list of speakers for a cybersecurity keynote, panel, or fireside chat. Here's how we can help you:
- Reliable and Comprehensive support: From logistics to production, our team handles every detail of your speaker’s arrangements for a seamless experience.
- Flexibility and expertise: Access a wide range of speakers specializing in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity compliance, Cyber awareness, Cybersecurity trends and more to find you the perfect speaker, even for last-minute bookings.
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