Eric O'Neill

Ex FBI counterintelligence operative
Expert on cybersecurity, technology, security
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"For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event."
John Fuller
President & CEO, Johnny Rockets
Areas of Expertise

Eric is available for training, consulting and speaking engagements, with notable expertise in the following areas:

  • Security, counterterrorism
  • Cybersecurity, technology
  • Intelligence, clandestine operations
  • Inspiring, motivating
  • Leadership, strategy, vision
  • Collaboration, communication
  • Performance improvement, career growth
Eric's Background

Eric O’Neill, a technology futurist, best-selling author and cybersecurity authority, served as an operative for the FBI, where he conducted national security field operations against terrorists and foreign intelligence agents.

Eric's real-life role as the FBI spy catcher who took down the most notorious traitor in U.S. espionage history, Robert Hanssen, became the subject of Universal Studios’ hit motion picture Breach.

Eric delivers motivational keynotes using the thrilling world of espionage as an engaging and teachable platform.

Eric customizes his highly motivational and informative talks to educate, elevate awareness and help improve performance.

He can speak fluently to new SEC cybersecurity reporting requirements, threats to U.S. security posed by terrorism, cyber threats to critical infrastructure, foreign intelligence, Neural Network AIs like ChatGPT, and the national conscience in a monitored society.

His fascinating expertise and perspectives on the Dark Web and cybercrime - and how thinking like a spy hunter can protect us from cyber attacks - are eye-opening and buzzed about among audiences long after he's left the podium.

Presentation Examples
  • Cybersecurity in the Age of Espionage
  • Data, the Currency of our Lives: How to Protect It
  • Cyber Spies are Holding your Data Hostage: How to Stop Them
  • The Human Element: The Weakest Link in Every Security System is Not a Computer
  • Surviving the Age of Social Media: Protect Yourself from Social Media Spies and Fraudsters
  • How the World Will End: Cybersecurity in a Shrinking World
Partnership Examples

Eric has helped the following organizations achieve success:

  • AURA
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Qualcomm
  • Auburn University
  • ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Listen to Eric featured in SPYSCAPE's hit podcast, True Spies
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TESTIMONIALS

"For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event."
John Fuller
President & CEO, Johnny Rockets
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