Business and technology are now irrevocably intertwined, but with leaps forward in innovation come unexpected pitfalls and dangers. As reliance on the web and tech increases, so too does the threat of cybercrime. It’s impossible to unsteal information, so more and more organizations are turning to cybersecurity experts to teach them how to shore up their defenses and avoid falling prey to hackers and scams.

Featured below are some of our top-booked and most lauded cybersecurity speakers, true experts who have been part of the fight against cyberattacks from the genesis of the entire field. Former hackers and national security consultants, they dedicate themselves to educate, inform, and guard clients against invisible threats. 

Top technology and cybersecurity speaker Eric O’Neill first made his name in the FBI’s counterterrorism department. Now a national security strategist, his first-hand experiences with spies and hackers have equipped him to offer unique insights into the importance of safety in an age of espionage.

Hector Monsegur, or “Sabu,” as he’s known online, is a controversial former hacker and top cybersecurity speaker who went from a “black hat” hacktivist to a “white hat” security consultant, using his insights to inform, protect, and empower others.

The founder of Security Fanatic, cybersecurity keynote speaker Nick Espinosa has been working with computers for over 25 years, designing and building multinational networks, encryption systems, and multi-tiered infrastructures for a variety of clients. A thought leader and TEDx Speaker, Nick is well equipped to educate audiences on  the importance of network safety.

Keren Elazari is a best-selling author, researcher, and top cybersecurity keynote speaker with twenty-two years of experience helping organizations from government branches to Fortune 500 businesses navigate complex technological issues and protect their data.

Hacker and consultant for Fortune 500 organizations Kevin Mitnick is a top cybersecurity keynote speaker and leading authority on social engineering and security awareness training. A bestselling author whose work is available in over 20 languages, his presentations are one part magic show, one part education, and all parts entertaining.

Kevin Poulsen is a respected journalist and cybersecurity speaker who, much like Monsegur above, was once a notorious hacker. No one is better able to outline the various security vulnerabilities that exist within an organization, and what steps must be taken to shore up a system’s defenses.

Cybersecurity speaker and disruptor Kathryn Parsons is on a mission to enable anyone to learn to code, understand AI, and gain a working understanding of today’s innovations by removing the obstacles that make technology impenetrable.

Leadership expert MK Palmore is a former FBI executive and cybersecurity speaker who was one of the first combatants in the fight against cybercrime. He educates audiences on intrusion detection, prevention, and strategies for combating digital intruders.

Shara Evans is a futurist, innovation strategist, and top cybersecurity keynote speaker who shows organizations how to take advantage of the many opportunities– and protect against the many dangers– offered by emerging technologies. 

A cybersecurity and privacy expert, Leeza Garber is a law instructor at both University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, focusing on information privacy whose work has been featured in Wired, Newsweek, and Fox News.

An award-winning journalist and cybersecurity speaker, Misha Glenny’s books and presentations explore the intersections between organized crime, hacking, and international smuggling rings.

Is your organization armed against cyber criminals? Bring one of these or any of our other amazing cybersecurity speakers to your next event by reaching out ot us at (805)965-1400 or info@bigspeak.com.