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Eric O'Neill

Enhance your organization's cybersecurity practices and gain valuable insights into espionage with Eric O'Neill, speaker, cybersecurity expert, and former FBI operative.
Cybersecurity
Data and Privacy
Resilience
Eric O'Neill
Enhance your organization's cybersecurity practices and gain valuable insights into espionage with Eric O'Neill, speaker, cybersecurity expert, and former FBI operative.
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About Eric O'Neill

Undercover operative who captured Robert Hanssen
Best-selling author of "Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America's First Cyber Spy"
National security attorney and cybersecurity strategist
Eric O’Neill is a cybersecurity expert, former FBI operative, attorney, and founder of The Georgetown Group and Nexasure AI. He helps organisations defend against cybercriminals, whose thefts rank as the world's third-largest economy.

As a sought-after speaker, Eric shares insights on the rise of cyberattacks and AI-generated threats, offering strategies to protect finances and reputations. His engagements include major companies like Acronis, Allstate, AT&T, Bayer, and FedEx, as well as universities and various associations.

Eric began his career in the FBI after graduating from its Intelligence Program. He spent five years as a field operative in a special surveillance group focused on monitoring terrorists and spies. He then transitioned from “ghosting” targets from the shadows to direct undercover work with a singular assignment—with little backup or support: Catch his new boss, Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of the FBI, in the act of espionage with the Russians. Hanssen died in a supermax prison last year at the age of 79.

Eric's experiences are depicted in the film "Breach". The film explores the greatest security breach in US history, highlighting Eric's undercover work within the FBI’s Information Assurance Division. His story is detailed in his book, "Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America’s First Cyber Spy".

After serving as a national security strategist, Eric founded The Georgetown Group, a leading investigative and security consultancy in Washington, DC. The firm focuses on counterintelligence, economic espionage, cybersecurity, and risk assessment.

In addition to his consultancy work, Eric is a media commentator, with his insights featured on CNN, Fox, NPR, and other outlets. He holds degrees from Auburn University and George Washington University School of Law. His upcoming book, "The Invisible Threat: Secrets from a Spyhunter in an AI World", is set for release in 2025.

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What topics does Eric O’Neill specialise in?  

Eric O’Neill specialises in talking about cybersecurity, counterintelligence, AI-generated threats and more.

What is Eric O’Neill's speaking style like?  

Eric engages audiences with thrilling espionage stories and practical cybersecurity insights. His dynamic presentations are tailored to themes, leaving attendees inspired and informed about the importance of data protection. __

Does Eric O’Neill offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Eric O’Neill offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Eric O'Neill?

Book Eric O’Neill to empower your team with invaluable insights from a legendary FBI operative. His gripping stories and expert knowledge on cybersecurity will inspire and equip your audience with actionable strategies to safeguard against threats, ensuring they stay ahead in today’s digital landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Eric was the perfect guest speaker for our event. With an audience of IT Security folks, he not only captivated the room with his thrilling espionage story, but also incorporated our latest cyber-security report and other cyber-security themes into his talk. Eric has a long list of interesting topics he can speak on, and we hope that we can bring him back to speak again in the future. | Carrie, Manager Events & Partner Relations | CloudLock | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-0a10146a05122a732c17c26bdb24d87f-qzcz84xv.png
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Eric O'Neill spoke at our Qualcomm conference and our group was very pleased. He hit home with the importance of being diligent to protect personal and company data – with many examples of ways we are all being targeted. The threat is REAL, and people need to take it seriously. | Rachel | Qualcomm | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-0d07e9a15aed1cbc8a6baf2d7f02a5d5-ngmwod25.png
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Eric was a wonderful addition to our Company-wide Conference and, for many of our attendees, his presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I appreciated his candor, the tailoring of his message to our theme and the time he took to spend with our team. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event. | John, President & CEO | Johnny Rockets | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-00ebf52b062ef461b5fc60df878ffc3b-cnk9bytq.png
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