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Cybersecurity Speakers

Understanding cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important in the current business environment. Cyberattacks have emerged as a leading threat to our national and economic security, and organizations need to develop a sophisticated understanding of these global challenges and the government's role in defending cyberspace. In addition, organizations must grasp how cyber fits into the larger geopolitical discussion, the steps they can take to secure their networks and information, and, most importantly, what to do when a breach happens.

Leading Authorities' cybersecurity speakers are the country's leading experts and can effortlessly fuse insights and entertainment to create a memorable speech.

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Paul M. Nakasone

Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command & Former Director of the National Security Agency, Four-Star Army General (Ret.)

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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*

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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.

Topics & Types

Leadership National Security Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data China Cyber Security Geopolitics Military Leaders

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Kemba Walden

Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology Policy Leader, Former Acting U.S. National Cyber Director, President of the Paladin Global Institute

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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*

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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.

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Innovation Leadership National Security Relationship Building Technology Decision Making Crisis Management Cyber Security African American Speakers Diverse Voices Female Speakers

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Robert Joyce

NSA Cybersecurity Director (2021-2024), Former Special Assistant to the President & Acting Homeland Security Advisor

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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*

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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.

Topics & Types

National Security AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data China Crisis Management Cyber Security Geopolitics

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Sue Gordon

Transformative Leader & Disruptive Technologies Expert, Former Top-Ranking National Intelligence & National Security Official

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Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
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Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*

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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.

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Innovation Leadership National Security China Cyber Security Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Geopolitics Female Speakers

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Michael Coates

Former CISO at Twitter and Former Head of Security at Mozilla

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Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*

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Michael Coates

Michael Coates has worked in the information security space for the past 20 years, leading security at global organizations, such as Twitter and Mozilla, and protecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Coates is currently the CISO of CoinList and the CEO of the sub-entity CoinList Digital Asset Services, a leading exchange platform that is disrupting the Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency digital asset offerings. He is also a co-founder of Altitude Networks and served as its CEO before a successful exit following the company’s acquisition. Previously, Coates was the Chief Information Security Officer at Twitter. There, his team worked to protect nearly 300 million users, securing both Twitter systems and user data.

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Social Media & Social Networking Technology Crisis Management Cyber Security Future Trends Business Leaders From Major Brands

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Alex Stamos

Former Chief of Security at Facebook & Stanford University Professor

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Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
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US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
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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.”

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Social Media & Social Networking Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Cyber Security Disruption & Digital Transformation Business Leaders From Major Brands

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Bruce Schneier

Renowned Security Technologist & Best-Selling Author

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Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
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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.

Topics & Types

Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Cyber Security

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Chris Tarbell

Renowned Former FBI Cyber Security Special Agent; Founding Partner, NAXO; Co-Host of the “Hacker and the Fed” Podcast

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Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
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US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
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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.

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Cyber Security

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Beth Sanner

Former Presidential Intelligence Briefer, Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence

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Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
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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.

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Innovation National Security China Crisis Management Cyber Security Geopolitics Female Speakers

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Rachel Tobac

Ethical Hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security

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Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
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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.

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Technology Cyber Security CEOs Female Business Leaders Female Speakers

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Sean Roche

Former Associate Deputy Director for CIA Digital Innovation

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Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
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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.

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Technology Crisis Management Cyber Security Disruption & Digital Transformation

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Jenny Radcliffe

People Hacker and Social Engineer

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Local: Under $10,000*
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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.

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Negotiation Relationship Building Cyber Security Disruption & Digital Transformation Female Speakers

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The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness

With the world becoming increasingly digital, your organization must become more cybersavvy. A cybersecurity speaker can help you inform your audience about the latest security developments, mitigate risks, and create awareness of compliance regulations. Our knowledgeable speakers help:

Enhance security awareness: Leading Authorities' cyber experts will increase your audience's awareness surrounding protecting information and common threats — such as hacking, data breaches, and identity theft. Your audience will have practical knowledge and tips on protecting themselves and organizational assets.
Dispense critical knowledge and expertise: Cybersecurity speakers know the latest industry trends, developments, and best practices. Attendees can leverage the knowledge and expertise presented to safeguard digital assets.
Mitigate cyber risks: These speakers unpack potential vulnerabilities, helping attendees proactively identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Our speakers also provide tools and resources to protect sensitive data, create robust systems, and minimize the impact of attacks.
Increase knowledge recall and engagement: Leading Authorities' speakers are exceptional at sharing technical information with audiences in an engaging, interesting, and interactive way. The real-life case studies, captivating information, and interactive formats will increase knowledge retention and have stakeholders raving about the session's success.

Assisting Your Virtual and In-Person Event Planning Operations

With so many specialties and aspects to this topic, it's essential to find a cybersecurity speaker who is the best fit for your meeting's agenda. That's why Leading Authorities takes a more consultative, one-on-one approach to event planning. Whether you're putting on an in-person, hybrid, or virtual event, our team collaborates with you to learn more about your meeting — from its budget and target audience to its theme and goals. Those factors help us as we comb our list of talent and create a list of computer security speakers to provide sought-after insights, takeaways, and action steps for your group.

Once you've chosen a speaker for your in-person, hybrid, or virtual event, we are on standby to ensure a seamless experience all the way through to your meeting's conclusion. Our industry-leading veteran program consultants take care of all things related to your speaker's logistics — booking travel, accommodations, and transportation.

We'll also help to bundle any requested extras into your event package, like a meet-and-greet or book signing. With our team handling the various aspects of event planning, you can focus more on adding the finishing touches that will draw audiences to your meeting and make it stand out.

Explore Our Computer Security Speakers List

Our computer security speakers offer an unprecedented amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to cybersecurity. From former directors of the NSA and CIA to leading officials at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and former FBI enforcers of cybersecurity law, the talented experts we work with have a natural knack for public speaking that lets them share their insights on the biggest threats in the cyber landscape.

Presentations include addressing system vulnerabilities in our increasingly networked world, and how cybercriminals operate, as well as strategies for protecting our systems and securing the future of technology. Our security speakers unpack the complexities of digital threats in an engaging way that sticks with audiences.

Benefits of Partnering With Leading Authorities

Leading Authorities is one of the largest and most prominent speaker bureaus in the U.S. We offer:

Reliable and experienced service: We cultivate long-term working relationships with clients. We've helped thousands of organizations across the globe find exceptional presenters for their meetings. Our team has also helped companies find last-minute replacement speakers when their arrangements didn't pan out. With our robust network of cybersecurity experts, you can always count on our service.
Engaging partnerships: We are with you every step of the way. Our team supports you in finding the right speaker for your audience and event and handles the logistics and speaker arrangements. We will work with you from our first consultation to create your ideal event.
Flexible and personalized support: For decades, we've been the go-to partner for sourcing one-of-a-kind talent and speakers for corporate events. We also offer comprehensive support beyond speaker arrangements. Our LAI Video team can help you create video campaigns to promote and support your event. Our LAI Live team can assist with on-the-day event production arrangements. Our services are flexible and personalized — scale up or down with each event.

Book a Cybersecurity Speaker for Your Next Meeting

With more than three decades of helping clients achieve their business goals and entertain audiences worldwide, our speaker bureau's top client service executives can provide valuable input on speaker recommendations and anything related to your corporate events.

If you would like to learn more about our computer security speakers, click on the speaker images to browse each of their individual speaker detail pages and learn more about their speaking topics. If you are looking for a specific speaker not listed above, let us know. We specialize in placing hard-to-find and in-demand keynote speakers from all around the world.

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