Cybersecurity Speakers

In today’s digital age, it’s crucial for companies to be informed and prepared for potential cybersecurity threats. That’s why WSB offers a diverse range of expert cybersecurity speakers who are at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry. Our speakers bring their extensive knowledge and experience to provide your employees with the latest information on cyber threats and how to defend against them. They will cover topics such as the methods used by hackers, how they access systems and networks, and what steps your organization can take to prevent them from becoming a target.

Cybersecurity is a complex topic, but it doesn’t have to be. The best cybersecurity speakers cut through the noise and present information in a way that’s easy to understand. WSB’s cybersecurity speakers provide actionable advice on how you can implement new practices into your organization so that it is better protected against future threats. Not only is their advice actionable, WSB prides itself on working with only the best keynote speakers whose content is both educational and entertaining. While cybersecurity can be a dense topic for some audiences, the right speaker can engage any audience with passion, humor, and expertise.

To start planning your cybersecurity event, peruse WSB’s expert cybersecurity speakers below or contact us to connect with a speaker agent for a customized proposal.


WSB Exclusive Speaker

Keith Alexander

Board of Directors, Amazon; Founder, IronNet Cybersecurity; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Chief, Central Security Service

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Eric O’Neill

Cybersecurity Expert; Technology Futurist; National Security Strategist at VMWare Carbon Black; Bestselling Author; Former FBI Operative; Inspiration for the film Breach

Under $25,000
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Tony Scott

President and CEO, Intrusion, Inc.; Former Senior Advisor, Squire Patton Boggs; Board Member, Baldrige Foundation; Former U.S. Chief Information Officer 

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Brett Williams

Co-founder IronNet Cyber Security, Director of Operations US Cyber Command

Under $25,000
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Kevin Mandia

Global Authority on Cyber Security Issues; CEO of Mandiant

Over $70,000
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Matthew Olsen

Director, National Counterterrorism Center (2011- 2014); National Security Analyst for ABC News; and Harvard Law School Lecturer

Under $25,000
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Michael Leiter

Director, National Counterterrorism Center (2008 - 2011) and Counterterrorism, Cybersecurity and National Security Analyst for NBC News

$25K - $40K
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Eric Rosenbach

Pentagon Chief of Staff (2015-2017); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security and Homeland Defense (2013-2015)

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

James Stavridis

16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group; New York Times Bestselling Author

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P.W. Singer

Best-Selling Author and Renowned Futurist

Under $25,000
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Tom Ridge

First Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Former Governor of Pennsylvania; Chairman, Ridge Global

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

John Brennan

CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior Intelligence and National Security Analyst at NBC and MSNBC

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Martin Dempsey

Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Aneesh Chopra

Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. (2009-2012); President, CareJourney

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Leon Panetta

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder, Panetta Institute for Public Policy

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Dan Coats

Director of National Intelligence (2017– 2019), Ambassador, and Politician

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Peter Pace

16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

$25K - $40K
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Scott Steinberg

Business Strategist, Technology Expert and Futurist

Under $25,000
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Richard Behar

Acclaimed International Business Investigative Journalist and Author

Under $25,000
WSB Exclusive Speaker

Ted Koppel

Legendary Anchor, ABC News Nightline; Senior Contributor, CBS Sunday Morning Show; Contributing Columnist, Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal

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WSB Exclusive Speaker

Frances Townsend

National Security Analyst, CBS News; Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (2004-2008)

$25K - $40K
WSB Exclusive Speaker

David Petraeus

General, US Army (Ret.); Partner, KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute; Former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan; Former Director of the CIA

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Jennifer Pahlka

Founder of Code for America and the United States Digital Service; Former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer; Former Member of the Defense Innovation Board

$25K - $40K

CYBERSECURITY SPEAKER FAQS

  • How do I book a cybersecurity speaker?

    Booking the right cybersecurity speaker can be difficult without the right advice and consultation. For more than 40 years, WSB has partnered with event hosts to select the right speakers and wow audiences. Before you reach out to one of WSB’s experienced lecture agents, it is useful to think carefully about the audience and event goals to establish what sort of cybersecurity speaker would be the best fit. If you are looking for a broad overview of the role of cybersecurity in nation-state level conflict, a cybersecurity speaker with a national security and policy background would be the right choice. If the aim of your event is to encourage better cybersecurity compliance among your internal employees, cybersecurity speakers with expertise in the latest corporate threats will be the best fit to educate your audience.

  • How much do cybersecurity speakers cost?

    Depending on your need, event location, and speaker preference, the cost of a cybersecurity speaker can range from $15,000 to more than $100,000. WSB’s experienced lecture agents can help you find the perfect cybersecurity speaker to accomplish your organization’s goals within your budget.

  • Who are the top cybersecurity speakers of 2024?

    Washington Speakers Bureau represents many well-known cybersecurity speakers who can bring valuable insights and knowledge to your organization. To learn more about who the top cybersecurity speakers for 2024 are and how to book them for your event, contact us. WSB’s speaker agents can provide you with a customized cybersecurity speaker proposal and assist in finalizing your booking.

Didn’t find the cybersecurity speaker you were looking for? WSB works with many of the industry’s top speakers each year. Our team of experienced speaker agents is committed to helping you find the perfect speaker for your event. Please contact us for a custom proposal.