John Sileo

  • Security Expert
  • Author

John Sileo, a two-time victim of identity theft and America's top identity theft speaker, will inspire your audience to protect valuable company information as if it were their own. And he does it in a very different, highly entertaining way — by making it personal! As an expert in information control (identity theft prevention, data breach, social media exposure, tools of influence and persuasion) and America's top identity theft speaker, John Sileo is an in-demand media guest throughout the world. John uses his previous experiences as a victim of identity theft and data breach to create a unique platform which he uses to help others protect themselves and their businesses from experiencing a similar fate. John is author of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning book Stolen Lives and of the newly released Privacy Means Profit.

His satisfied repeat clients include the Department of Defense, FDIC, the Federal Trade Commission, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pfizer, the Federal Reserve Bank, Lincoln Financial Group, AARP, Prudential, Liberty Mutual, and scores of financial institutions, universities and associations of all sizes.

He recently appeared on 60 Minutes and is regularly featured on NBC, ABC, Fox and Money Matters Today.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Colleen McCabe, Associate Director of Events and Education - National Association of Federal Credit Unions
  • Todd Glover Director, IT Services - University of Massachusetts, MA
  • Klaus Majewski, Director of Technology - Stonesoft, A McAfee Group Company
  • Fernando A. Reiser, Information Security Administrator - NJM Insurance Group
  • Doris J. Gleason, Community Outreach Director - AARP
  • Justin Naples, President - The Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Tommy T. Thomas, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
  • Lynn Olavarria, Financial Readiness Program Manager - Fort Bragg, NC
  • Lisa Cox, Director of Events and Education - National Association of Federal Credit Unions
  • SHARE/IBM User Conference
Rave Reviews About John Sileo as a Speaker
John was a HUGE hit and everyone loved him! I have never seen a keynote make such a big impact on attendees.

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Think Like A Spy

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7 Sins of Social Networking

Your Financial Institution Hero

Getting What You Want

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Biography

John Sileo’s identity was stolen from his business and used to embezzle $300,000 from his clients. While the thief covered his crimes using Sileo’s identity, John and his business were held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The breach destroyed John’s company and consumed two years of his life as he fought to stay out of jail.

In response, John made it his mission to help organizations and individual protect the data that underlies their wealth. Combining real-world experience with years of study, John became an award-winning author, trusted advisor and keynote speaker on identity theft, cyber security, online privacy and digital fraud.

John specializes in making security fun and engaging for audiences, so that it works. By leveraging his story of loss and resilience, John helps his clients to take control of their data exposure before it’s too late.

John’s body of work includes engagements with the Pentagon, USA Today, VISA, Rachael Ray, the FDIC, Pfizer, 60 Minutes, Homeland Security, Blue Cross, Anderson Cooper, Allstate, The Washington Post, the Federal Reserve, Fox Business, University of Massachusetts and organizations of all sizes.

John is President and CEO of The Sileo Group, a think tank devoted to helping organizations secure the data that drives their profits. John graduated from Harvard University with honors and spends his free time with his amazing wife and two highly spirited daughters.