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FC (Freaky Clown)
Ethical Hacker, Co-founder of Cygenta & Former Head of Offensive Cyber Research at Raytheon
FC Freakyclown is the author of the bestseller "How I Rob Banks", and advises organizations on creating a secure, safe environment.
As a keynote speaker, co-founder of Cygenta, and former Head of Offensive Cyber Research at Raytheon, FC has over thirty years of experience as an ethical hacker. He has assisted thousands of banks, governments, and other organizations in advancing their security frameworks. His engagements cover a range of topics including artificial intelligence, ransomware, phishing, and the critical importance of robust security systems.
FC's expertise has been showcased in mainstream media outlets such as the BBC and ITV, and on popular industry podcasts like Darknet Diaries (EP66). He has been featured in printed media worldwide, educating audiences about cybersecurity from a hacker’s perspective. His former role at Raytheon has equipped him to share insights into how nation-states and the intelligence community utilize cyber weapons and the methods to defend against them. His legal adventures in breaching organizational security, both physically and digitally, have taken him across the globe in the ongoing battle against cybercrime.
Although his real name is FC, he is widely recognized by his alter ego 'Freakyclown'. This nickname, originally given to him by bullies in school, has been transformed into a powerful persona for public speaking and education on cybersecurity issues. FC currently resides in Las Vegas, USA, with his wife, Dr. Jessica Barker, an award-winning leader in the human side of cybersecurity, and their cat, Bubble.
Speech Topics
Breaking In and Moving Up: Cyber Lessons from a Hacker-turned-CISO
In this unique session, FC shares hard-earned insights from his career as an ethical hacker turned Chief Information Security Officer. From dissecting the tactics of cybercriminals to navigating the complexities of boardroom decision-making, he provides actionable lessons for staying ahead of evolving threats.
With a rare perspective bridging an attacker’s mindset and strategic leadership, attendees will leave with practical takeaways to strengthen their organization's cyber resilience. Drawing on decades of experience at the front lines of cyber security, FC can adapt this talk for different audiences and answer any question that attendees may have.
How I Rob Banks
An eye-opening, informative and entertaining session that takes you on a light-hearted trip through the security issues, both physical and electronic, that have enabled this ethical hacker and social engineer to compromise the world’s largest banks and organisations.
Using tales from the front line, FC takes you through the lessons to be learned from an ethical hacker with a penchant for breaking into the impossible. Join him on a rollercoaster ride of epic security fails and grandiose plans, including lock picking, kidnap, police chases and multi-million-pound bank heists.
The (Nation) State of Cyber Security
This talk brings the audience up to speed on the cutting edge of cybercrime. What is the current state of the possible if you are not just a hacker, but a nation-state backed hacker group that has nearly unlimited resources?
FC leverages his work within the intelligence and defense communities and brings to light the most recent attack vectors. This session gives audiences a glimpse into a world that most of us rarely get to see.
How a hack works: AI and deepfakes
The session brings current cyber threats to life with live demonstrations of deepfakes and AI-driven attacks, showcasing the modern tools that are defining cybercrime in 2025. By showing the techniques that criminals are using, this session from FC leaves a powerful impression on audiences.
Packed with real-world case studies and an eye-opening look at how artificial intelligence is transforming the threat landscape, FC bridges the present and future of AI in cybercrime. Whether you're a tech expert or a non-technical professional, this jargon- free talk equips you with a profound understanding of the technology shaping our world - and the risks that come with it.
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