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John Iannarelli    

Cybersecurity & Leadership Keynote Speaker, Author, Consultant, and Retired FBI Special Agent

John Iannarelli served 20 years as an FBI Special Agent. His investigative work included the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11 attack, shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the Sony hack, and more. John also served as the FBI's national spokesperson and worked as the NFL Security Representative. He is the recipient of the FBI Director’s Distinguished Service Award and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Computer Science.

Now, John is a national news on-air consultant and sought-after National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional®. He is an attorney and the author of five books, including "Disorderly Conduct – Humorous Stories from Life Inside the FBI," and "How to Spot A Terrorist Before It's Too Late."

John has presented to Fortune 500 companies, the UN, and the Vatican. As a speaker, consultant, and author, John's mission is to help people stay safe in both the cyber and physical worlds

Speech Topics


Cybersecurity for Businesses

Why rob a bank when a criminal can steal far more while sitting in front of a computer? Beyond just money, employees' and customers' sensitive personal information is attractive to cyber thieves. Additionally, remote work technologies like Zoom, webinars, and mobile devices have provided cybercriminals with new ways to disrupt business and steal what is yours.

Every year, millions become victims because they do not know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. Using examples of real-life FBI cases, John reveals how you are vulnerable to a cyberattack, the threats inherent with remote technologies, and how you can protect yourself.

Key Takeaways:

(1) Understand the latest cyber vulnerabilities.

(2) Learn how to avoid becoming a victim.

(3) Understand what to do if a cybercriminal does attack.

This presentation references Iannarelli's books "Disorderly Conduct" and "WTF: Why Teens Fail and What to Fix," a guide to keeping safe on the internet and elsewhere.

Active Shooter Awareness and Preparedness

Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of many of the most recent mass shootings, how they happened, how they were planned, how law enforcement responded, and important clues that could potentially prevent future such tragedies.

John has responded to two school shootings and the shooting of Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords. He was also present in Las Vegas when the Mandalay Bay shooting occurred, where he then served as an on-air Law Enforcement consultant for the Fox News Channel, CNN NBC, and other national news programs, giving him inside access to the crime scene. This access, in addition to having responded to numerous other critical incidents as an FBI Agent and police officer, gives John unique knowledge and insights that he shares with his audience.

Key Takeaways:

(1) Being able to protect yourself and your family should an active shooter situation occur.

(2) Warning indicators to identify those who plan such attacks.

(3) Key steps to take during an attack to stay safe and what to do afterward to recover.

This presentation references Iannarelli's book "How to Spot a Terrorist; Before It Is Too Late."

How to Spot a Terrorist Before It's Too Late

How often have we heard the phrase "If you see something, say something." However, what should we be paying attention to see? John answers this question, sharing how you can help prevent the next terrorist attack by noticing a few simple indicators to identify someone who might be planning an act of terrorism.

The audience will hear behind-the-scenes FBI stories not otherwise discussed with the public, detailing some of the most infamous acts of terrorism that have impacted the United States, including the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9/11, and the Orlando Airport shooting, to name a few. The audience will also learn about attempted attacks that were prevented that the public never knew happened.

Key Takeaways:

(1) Be able to protect yourself and your family if you are amid a terrorist or active shooter event.

(2) Spotting a terrorism planning event before it is too late.

(3) Know how to respond to keep yourself safe.

This presentation references FBI John's book "How to Spot a Terrorist; Before It Is Too Late."

Business Lessons Learned Through the FBI

Through the storytelling of FBI investigations, the audience will hear the lessons learned that apply to today's business world. John shares inside stories from behind the scenes not otherwise shared with the public, detailing high-profile cases, such as 9/11, the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the Enron collapse, and more.

The audience will hear valuable insights from other investigations never discussed outside the FBI. As is often the case with law enforcement situations, the audience will find this presentation informative and frequently entertaining.

Key Takeaways:

(1) Identify the skills necessary for leadership.

(2) Learn to recognize leading by example.

(3) Leverage the skill sets of your employees so that they may succeed.

This presentation references John's book, "Disorderly Conduct."

Bank Robbery Prevention and Response

Bank Robbery Prevention and Response

In the words of bank robber William Sutton when asked why he robs banks, "Because that's where the money is." Banks have always been an attractive target for criminals and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

John shares how banks are commonly robbed, steps you can take to prevent and deter robberies, and how to best assist the responding law enforcement.

Key Takeaways:

(1) Understand the various methods by which institutions are robbed.

(2) Learn the warning signs that a robbery is imminent.

(3) Know what to do before and after a robbery to mitigate the risk.

This presentation references FBI John's books "Disorderly Conduct" and "How to Spot a Terrorist - Before It's Too Late."

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