Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Plan Now. Protect Later.

With the rise of AI accelerating both innovation and risk, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it’s a business imperative. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making now the perfect time to start exploring expert insights your team needs to stay a step ahead. These dynamic speakers deliver actionable strategies that empower teams to protect what matters most.

Rachel Wilson

Cybersecurity Expert; Managing Director of Morgan Stanley; Former NSA Senior Executive

Rachel Wilson is a former senior executive at the NSA, where she led counterterrorism, cyber operations, and intelligence-gathering missions globally. As the first Head of Cybersecurity for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, she now protects one of the world’s largest financial institutions from cyber threats. A dynamic speaker, Rachel offers real-world insight into nation-state hackers, organized cybercrime, and personal cyber risk. Her keynotes blend national security expertise, Wall Street perspective, and actionable strategies to help audiences stay ahead of today's rapidly evolving cyber threats.

Robert Siciliano, CSP, CSI, CITRMS

Cybersecurity Expert; Security Awareness Trainer; Author

Robert is a bestselling author of five books and a dedicated private investigator fiercely committed to informing, educating, and empowering individuals. His mission is to help people protect themselves and their loved ones from the ever-present threats of violence and crime, whether in their daily physical interactions or in the virtual world. Robert's approach of “Security Appreciation” inspires lasting behavioral change by making security personal. He helps audiences understand how trust and fear are exploited by cybercriminals and equips them with tools to protect themselves from fraud, social engineering, and real-world threats—at work, online, and in daily life.

Theresa Payton

First Female White House Chief Information Officer; AI Strategist; Business and Personal Security Expert; Privacy Visionary

Theresa Payton made history as the first female White House Chief Information Officer and is a renowned authority on cybersecurity. A former banking tech executive and founder of Fortalice Solutions, she helps organizations anticipate and defend against emerging cyber threats. Theresa’s keynotes combine real-world stories with actionable insights on topics like global perspectives on innovation and AI, combatting fraud and cybercrime, Big Data, IoT, and privacy. Known for making complex issues accessible, she empowers audiences to take control of digital risk in an era of growing cyber vulnerability.

Thomas Koulopoulos

Futurist; Author; Visionary; Inventor; Inc.500 Leader

Thomas Koulopoulos is a futurist, innovation authority, and founder of Delphi Group, a renowned think tank focused on emerging technologies. A former director of the Dell Innovation Lab, author of 14 books, and a past professor of Cyber-leadership at Boston University Thomas explores how AI is transforming the way we live, work, and protect ourselves. His keynotes spotlight the incredible opportunities AI creates for innovation, personalization, and growth—while also addressing the serious cybersecurity risks that come with it. Thomas helps audiences prepare for a future where trust, data, and digital identity are constantly being redefined.

Tyler Cohen Wood

Technologist and Thought Leader; Former Defense Intelligence Agency Cyber Deputy Division Chief and Senior Intelligence Officer; Former Director of the Cyber Risk Management at AT&T

Tyler Cohen Wood is a nationally recognized cybersecurity expert with over 21 years of technical experience, including at the Department of Defense, where she helped shape critical cyber initiatives for U.S. intelligence and military operations. As co-founder of Dark Cryptonite and CEO of MyConnectedHealth, she’s pioneering advances in secure data and health-tech using AI and blockchain. Tyler’s keynotes offer powerful insights on cyber warfare, digital risk, and how businesses and governments can defend against evolving threats in an AI-driven world.

Eric O'Neill

Cybersecurity Expert; Legendary FBI Operative Featured in the Film Breach; Bestselling Author; Technology Futurist; Attorney

Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterintelligence operative best known for capturing Robert Hanssen, the most damaging spy in U.S. history—a story portrayed in the film Breach and detailed in his bestselling book Gray Day. Now a cybersecurity strategist and founder of The Georgetown Group, Eric helps organizations defend against cybercrime, espionage, and AI-driven threats. His gripping keynotes blend real-life spycraft with actionable cybersecurity insights, showing audiences how to protect their data, money, and reputation in today’s digital battlefield.

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