It’s safe to say cyber security 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 during this time apart, so do our security risks. More and more groups have been requesting a lists 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 cyber security and even conduct “live hacks” during their presentation.

Speakers on Data Breaches and Hackers

• 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.
• Keren Elazari: Internationally recognized security analyst, researcher, author, and former hacker Keren Elazari sheds light on emerging security threats, attacker’s techniques, what we can learn from hackers, and practical ideas on how to build a safe future for any type of organization.
• Mikko Hypponen: A TED Global speaker, Hypponen is a top security executive who addressed the EU Parliament on privacy issues and delivered the most-watched security talk online today.
• Kevin Mitnick: The “World’s Most Famous Hacker,” Kevin was once on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Now a security consultant, he shares lessons for defending against hackers and spies.

Speakers on Geopolitical Cyber Security

• 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.
• 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. 
• Lisa Monaco: Lisa Monaco was the assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism where she focused heavily on cyber security and domestic crisis response. Monaco takes audiences inside the Oval Office and the Situation Room to share incredible insight on domestic and global threats, as well as leading through crisis.
• Adm. Michael Rogers: Admiral Michael Rogers is the former director of the National Security Agency (NSA), the former chief of Central Security Service, and the former commander of US Cyber Command. Offering presentations packed with insights gleaned from his recent experience at the highest levels of the US government, he served under both Presidents Obama and Trump and oversaw the NSA and Cyber Command responses to both the Snowden leaks and Russian interference in the 2016 US Presidential election.
• John Scarlett: Sir John Scarlett KCMG OBE served as chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS or MI6) from 2004–2009 and worked in intelligence for over 20 years at MI6. Scarlett is an expert on geopolitics as well as crisis management and global security.

Speakers on Technical Security

• 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.
• Gavin Patterson: President and CEO International, Salesforce and Former Chief Executive, BT Group Gavin Patterson transformed BT with investment in fibre and 4G. Patterson shares lessons learned from defending one of the world’s largest networks.
• Ciaran Martin: Founding CEO of the UK National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran Martin shares experienced-based insights on cyber risk, how organisations can protect themselves, and the relationship between technology and security.
• 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.

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